Influence of Temperature Regimes and Fungicide Compatibility on Mycelial Growth of Pink Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus djamor)

Volume 15, Issue 59, 2026

Research Article
Influence of Temperature Regimes and Fungicide Compatibility on Mycelial Growth of Pink Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus djamor)
Mistry Janhvi D, Deshmukh Amol J and Bambharolia Rajendra P
Keywords: Pleurotus djamor, Pink Oyster Mushroom, Thermal optimization, Fungicide compatibility
DOI:10.37273/chesci.cs082057051

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Abstract

The present study investigated the impact of temperature regimes and fungicide compatibility on the growth of pink oyster mushroom (Pleurotus djamor) at CoA, NAU, Waghai (2022–24). In vitro trials on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) revealed that the fungus thrives optimally between 25 °C and 30 °C, with maximum radial growth (87.25 mm) recorded at 30 °C. Among seven fungicides tested, Carbendazim 50 WP and Copper Oxychloride 50 WP exhibited the lowest growth inhibition (19.17% and 19.56%, respectively) at 50 ppm using the poisoned food technique. These results indicate that chemical sterilization of substrates using compatible fungicides at low concentrations is an effective method for managing competitor molds while ensuring optimal mycelial development. This study provides a practical, cost-effective alternative for tropical mushroom cultivation by optimizing environmental and chemical parameters.

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