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Lime Improves Pleurotus florida Yields by Over 40%

Lime Improves Pleurotus florida Yields by Over 40%

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What they found

Adding lime to substrate improved Pleurotus florida productivity by over 40%.

Adding lime to substrate improved Pleurotus florida productivity by over 40%.

The number

enhancing productivity by over 40%

How solid is it?

Field study

Field study

Cultivation trial

Cultivation trial

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Pleurotus florida

Pleurotus florida

Compound

lime

lime

Published in

International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Biotechnology

International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Biotechnology

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Section

GROWING GOURMET

GROWING GOURMET

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Oyster Growth

Pleurotus florida excelled in yield and growth traits, achieving the highest fresh weight (1.13 oz) and fruiting performance when treated with 0.18–0.35 oz lime per 33 lbs substrate. Lime improved pH and substrate quality, enhancing productivity by over 40%, making it ideal for commercial cultivation.

Pleurotus florida excelled in yield and growth traits, achieving the highest fresh weight (1.13 oz) and fruiting performance when treated with 0.18–0.35 oz lime per 33 lbs substrate. Lime improved pH and substrate quality, enhancing productivity by over 40%, making it ideal for commercial cultivation.

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