The Effect of Red Pepper Waste Added to Compost on Selenium Content of Pleurotus citrinopileatus Singer

Authors

  • Fatih Kalyoncu Celal Bayar University
  • Erbil Kalmış Bilim, Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı, Manisa İl Müdürlüğü, 45030, OSB, Yunusemre/Manisa,
  • Gökçe Canan Altaylı Celal Bayar University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i3.128-130.557

Keywords:

Pleurotus citrinopileatus, Capsicum annuum, Selenium, Compost, Macrofungus

Abstract

In this study, selenium levels of P.citrinopileatus added different rates of red pepper waste to compost as a source of selenium were determined. For this purpose, six different compost groups were prepared and inoculated with P.citrinopileatus mycelia. Selenium levels of harvested mushrooms were analysed. In conclusion, 0.338 µg/g selenium were determined in one gram dry mushroom that red pepper waste added to compost at 5%. Mycelia growth and selenium accumulation were negatively affected by higher rates of red pepper waste.

Author Biographies

Fatih Kalyoncu, Celal Bayar University

Biology Dept.

Gökçe Canan Altaylı, Celal Bayar University

Biology Dept.

Published

17.03.2016

How to Cite

Kalyoncu, F., Kalmış, E., & Altaylı, G. C. (2016). The Effect of Red Pepper Waste Added to Compost on Selenium Content of Pleurotus citrinopileatus Singer. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 4(3), 128–130. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i3.128-130.557