Proximate constituent analysis ofAgaricus bisporus cultivated on pearl millet compost in Kerala

Abstract

SUMMARY :This study was aimed to find out the proximate constituents of A. bisporus. The findings revealed the nutrient composition of A. bisporusas having 90.03 % moisture (fresh weight), 29.1% protein, 9.37% ash, 22.63% fibre, 2.10% fat, 4.58% carbohydrate, 3.76% nitrogen, 0.58% phosphorus and 1.54% potassium (dry weight basis).How to cite this article : Lishma, N.P. and Das, Lulu (2017). Proximate constituent analysis of Agaricus bisporus cultivated on pearl millet compost in Kerala. Agric. Update, 12(TECHSEAR-3) : 622-625;