Cultivation and Commercialization of Edible Mushrooms in Kenya: A Review of Prospects and Challenges for Smallholder Production

Gateri, M. W.; Muriuki, Anne; Waiganjo, Monica; Ngeli, P.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2009.806.59

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“…Biomass rich in complex carbohydrates such as cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignins are the best substrates for mushroom cultivation [ 10 ]. Oyster mushrooms are commonly wood and other lignocellulosic decaying fungi [ 11 ].…”

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Evaluation of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Production Using Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Biomass Supplemented with Agricultural Wastes

Ejigu

Sitotaw

Girmay

et al. 2022

International Journal of Food Science

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The cost of substrates has been one of the challenges for mushroom cultivation. The commonly used substrates for mushroom production are usually expensive. Substrates with a high biomass return that can pose environmental problems can be good alternatives for mushroom cultivation due to multiple advantages. In this regard, the potential use of water hyacinth biomass (a troublesome aquatic weed) as an alternative substrate is worthy of being studied. This study was aimed at evaluating the potential use of water hyacinth biomass for the production of oyster mushroom. The experiment was done in a completely randomized design with nine treatments and four replications. Water hyacinth biomass was supplemented with straw (wheat, Triticum aestivum, and teff or Eragrostis Teff) at a ratio of 1 : 1, 1 : 3, or 3 : 1. The developmental parameters including days elapsed for mycelium invasion (MI), pinhead formation (PF), and the first flush (FH) were monitored. Growth parameters (cap diameter (CD) and stalk length (SL)), a yield parameter (total weight of mushroom yield), and biological efficiency (BF %) were also recorded. Finally, the economic return (ER) of all the treatments was calculated. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test the significance of variation between the different parameters on the production parameters. Means were separated using the Tukey test, when F-test from ANOVA was significant at p ≤ 0.05 . It was observed that water hyacinth biomass alone or supplemented with wheat or teff straw provided promising performance on oyster mushroom development, growth, yield, and biological efficiency compared to the costly substrates (wheat and teff straw). Thus, water hyacinth can be considered as a low-cost substrate for mushroom cultivation and a means to control this aquatic weed from rapid spreading.

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Evaluation of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Production Using Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Biomass Supplemented with Agricultural Wastes

Ejigu

Sitotaw

Girmay

et al. 2022

International Journal of Food Science

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“…In Kenya, mushroom cultivation is not well developed and only exotic species are grown for the hotel industry (Gateri et al, 2004). Palapala et al, (2006) reported the occurrence of three native strains of Auricularia auricula (L. ex Hook.)…”

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Morphological characterization of Kenyan native wood ear mushroom [Auricularia auricula (L. ex Hook.) Underw.] and the effect of supplemented millet and sorghum grains in spawn production

Onyango¹,

Palapala²

2011

ABJNA

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Utilization of mushrooms collected from the wild requires adequate description of useful phenetic features and domestication protocols. This study investigated morphological characters and spawn production procedures of three Kenyan native strains of wood ear mushroom [Auricularia auricula (L. ex Hook.) Underw.]. Nine basidiocarps were selected from collections made in three forest reserves within Kakamega Forest in Western Kenya and morphologically characterized. Mycelia were raised on 2% malt extract agar and bottle culture technology was used for spawn production. The spawning experiment was arranged in completely randomized design with three replicates. Variations occurred in external basidiocarp features such as color, texture, shape and presence of veined surfaces. Microscopic analysis of internal basidiocarp structures did not reveal significant differences. However, external features of mycelia colonies varied when cultured in malt extract agar. Results from spawn production showed that supplemented millet and sorghum grains can be successfully colonized by mycelia to produce high quality spawn.

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“…Therefore, the ongoing efforts to develop farmer-based organisations as part of a strategy for improving small holder access to services merits continuation (MOFA, 2009). Review of studies in Kenya also recognises the important role of strong associations in the cultivation and commercialisation of edible mushrooms (Gateri et al, 2009).…”

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“…In addition to modernising the traditional agriculture sector, agribusiness strategies include the development of non-traditional crops for the domestic and export market. The potential of mushrooms, as a non-traditional crop, to generate income for farmers and the nutritional and medicinal attributes of mushrooms are widely recognised (Gateri et al, 2009). The government of Ghana's support for mushroom production and the establishment of the erstwhile National Mushroom Project in the 1990s aimed to exploit these advantages.…”

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Agribusiness Strategy: Adding Value to the Mushroom Value Chain

Ahenkora

Yarhands

Banahene

2020

IJTMR

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Strategy should begin with the understanding of customer needs which can be determined through perceptions of channel partners or direct research. In line with this, the study conducts a qualitative value chain audit of the mushroom industry with a view to understanding priorities. Structured and semi-structured interviews were conducted with value chain players of the 'mushroom growers and export association'. Value chain participants prioritised changing customerperceptions to improve demand, and to grow the market through penetration and the management of factors that influence the marketing mix, and the provision of quality inputs to improve production and influence the need to address the problem of access to finance and a strong association that advocates for matters of the industry. The study concludes that qualitative value chain analysis of participants' perspectives provides the means for understanding of priority activities for value creation. The study recommends further quantitative value chain analysis that measures the actual value that prioritised value chain activities could generate. Keywords: Agribusiness; mushroom; value chain, strategy, qualitative.

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Cultivation and Commercialization of Edible Mushrooms in Kenya: A Review of Prospects and Challenges for Smallholder Production

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Evaluation of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Production Using Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Biomass Supplemented with Agricultural Wastes

Evaluation of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Production Using Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Biomass Supplemented with Agricultural Wastes

Morphological characterization of Kenyan native wood ear mushroom [Auricularia auricula (L. ex Hook.) Underw.] and the effect of supplemented millet and sorghum grains in spawn production

Agribusiness Strategy: Adding Value to the Mushroom Value Chain

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