Abstract
The present study aims to investigate the antibacterial activity and heavy metal accumulation of edible oyster mushroom (Pleurotus Sajor-Caju) grown on two substrates Viz. Paddy Straw and Sugar cane bagasse. Cultivation of mushroom was tried with two different substrates. The disc and well methods were employed using various microorganisms. The studies of antimicrobial activity were based on the zone of inhibition of microbial growth around the disc was found in the range of 0.62±0.27 to 1.760±0.769. In Well method the zone of inhibition was found in the range of 0.632±0.282 to 2.027±0.9065 in the extracts of ethanol and acetone against selected micro organisms. Heavy metals (Lead and Zinc) accumulation was estimated Viz: 18.75ppm and 83.38ppm of lead, 33.77ppm and 49.97ppm concentrations of zinc were found both in Pleurotus obtained from paddy straw and sugarcane bagasse. The present study aims to introduce cheap substrates for the cultivation of Pleurotus Spp in will be helpful to the people with marginal income using this technology. And this study can also be used to develop new drugs from these mushrooms.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 238-240 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Antibacterial activity
- Heavy metals
- Pleurotus sajor-caju
- Solvent extracts