What is Agaricus bisporus?

Agaricus bisporus (J.E.Lange) Imbach is a mushroom belonging to the Agaricaceae family, division Basidiomycota, in the Fungi kingdom, which is one of the most cultivated mushroom species worldwide (Leiva et al., 2016, Robinson et al., 2019). This species has several common names including white mushroom, button mushroom or champignon mushroom.

How much is Agaricus bisporus worth?

Agaricus bisporus is the most widely cultivated mushroom crop in the world, with an estimated annual worth of up to US$ 4.7 billion as of 2009 (Sonnenberg et al. 2011). Commercial cultivation of A. bisporus crops is performed worldwide, with production mostly concentrated in North America, Europe, India and China (Kabel et al. 2017).

Does Agaricus bisporus increase bioavailable holocellulose?

ten Have R, Wijngaard H, Aries-Kronenburg NAE, Straatsma G, Schaap PJ (2003) Lignin degradation by Agaricus bisporus accounts for a 30 increase in bioavailable holocellulose during cultivation on compost.

Does Agaricus bisporus spawn in grain cereals?

The dataset in WFLDB for Agaricus bisporus spawn production (commercial mycelium in grain cereals) in the Netherlands was adapted by replacing the rye (Secale cereale L.) grains and electricity by country specific data.

How does A bisporus mycelium colonise a composted substrate?

The A. bisporus mycelium subsequently colonises the composted substrate by degrading the organic material to release nutrients. A layer of peat, often called “casing soil”, is laid upon the surface of the composted substrate to induce the development of the mushroom crop and maintain compost environmental conditions.

How is A bisporus grown?

Modern cultivation of A. bisporus is predominantly performed using a substrate of semi-pasteurised composted organic material, the main components of which are generally gypsum, manure (horse or chicken) and wheat straw (Straatsma et al. 1994).