Pre- and Postharvest Strategies for Pleurotus ostreatus Mushroom in a Circular Economy Approach
Journal: Foods
Year: 2024

Mushroom cultivation presents a viable solution for utilizing agro-industrial byproducts as substrates for growth. This process enables the transformation of low-economic-value waste into nutritional foods. Enhancing the yield and quality of preharvest edible mushrooms, along with effectively preserving postharvest mushrooms, stands as a significant challenge in advancing the industry. Implementing pre- and postharvest strategies for <i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i> (Jacq.) P. Kumm (oyster mushroom) w