The use of oil palm empty bunch wastes in the production of edible mushrooms


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Lim W.C., . (1984) The use of oil palm empty bunch wastes in the production of edible mushrooms. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

In the extraction of palm oil the fruitlets are first removed and the empty bunches which are considered as wastes are then incinerated for ash which is used as a potash suplement. Incerination destroys important plant nutrients. At present the industry produces about four million tonnes of bunch wastes per year. A review is given on the research to utilise the bunch wastes for the production of mushrooms as a food item. The spent compost can be used as an organic mulch and as a fertilizer supplement in oil palm estates or other agricultural areas. The addition of a mushroom farm next to an oil palm mill is proposed


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Abstract

In the extraction of palm oil the fruitlets are first removed and the empty bunches which are considered as wastes are then incinerated for ash which is used as a potash suplement. Incerination destroys important plant nutrients. At present the industry produces about four million tonnes of bunch wastes per year. A review is given on the research to utilise the bunch wastes for the production of mushrooms as a food item. The spent compost can be used as an organic mulch and as a fertilizer supplement in oil palm estates or other agricultural areas. The addition of a mushroom farm next to an oil palm mill is proposed

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: 5 tables. 8 ref. Summary En
AGROVOC Term: HONGOS COMESTIBLES
AGROVOC Term: PALMAS OLEAGINOSAS
AGROVOC Term: DESECHOS
AGROVOC Term: USOS
AGROVOC Term: MALASIA
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:25
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14065

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