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2025, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part A

Comparative study of oyster mushroom compost effects on sesame plant development and soil quality


Author(s): Hassan A Gouda, Mahmoud Ahmed Ahmed Rashwan, Jerome Jeyakumar John Martin and Eman S Attia

Abstract: The study investigated the impact of different types of oyster mushroom compost on the growth, yield, and soil properties associated with Sesamum indicum L. (Shandweel 3). Mushroom cultivation waste was composted with farmyard manure in a 1:1 ratio and applied in three forms: (1) fully organic compost equivalent to 100% of nitrogen (N) fertilization, (2) fully inorganic fertilizer using the recommended dose of ammonium nitrate (33.5%), and (3) a 50:50 combination of organic compost and mineral-N. All treatments provided a total nitrogen dose of 100 kg/fed. Results revealed that combining mushroom compost with half the dose of mineral-N significantly increased plant height, shoot length to the first capsule, number of capsules per plant, and seed yield (kg/fed). Additionally, this treatment enhanced seed biochemical parameters, including chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoids, total carbohydrates, soluble protein, amino acids, and lipids, compared to the full recommended dose of mineral-N. The application of mushroom compost also improved the nutrient profile of Sesamum indicum L. seeds, with higher total nitrogen, available phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) contents. These effects were observed across all treatments involving organic compost combined with half the dose of mineral-N, outperforming the full dose of mineral-N alone. The findings demonstrate the potential of integrating oyster mushroom compost with reduced mineral-N inputs to enhance plant growth, yield, and soil fertility in Sesamum indicum L. cultivation.

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International Journal of Plant Pathology and Microbiology
How to cite this article:
Hassan A Gouda, Mahmoud Ahmed Ahmed Rashwan, Jerome Jeyakumar John Martin, Eman S Attia. Comparative study of oyster mushroom compost effects on sesame plant development and soil quality. Int J Plant Pathol Microbiol 2025;5(1):08-17.
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