Sterilization of oyster mushroom crop residue substrate by using cold plasma technology

• Main Authors: Agun, Linda, Ahmad, Norhayati, Redzuan, Norizah, Idirs, Nor Azyan Syahirah, Mat Taib, Shazwin, Zakaria, Zarita, Raja Ibrahim, Raja Kamarulzaman
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2021
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/90112/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.03.584

Traditional steaming method applied by mushroom entrepreneurs took long time (48 h) to complete the sterilization process. Moreover, improper steaming process causes contamination by soil-borne pathogens. This study will develop a new design by using cold plasma technology for crop residue substrate...