Cultivation of Lingzhi Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, by Using Sugarcane Bagasse

Efficiency of sugarcane bagasse used as substrate on cultivation of Linzhi mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum in comparison with sawdust was investigated. The effects of these substrate on growth, cellulace activity and mushroom yield were analyzed.  Growth of G. lucidum strains in sawdust was faster than in sugarcane bagasse.  G. lucidum strains grown in sugarcane bagasse showed higher cellulase activity than in sawdust.  Biological efficiency of G. lucidum strain cultured in sugarcane bagasse substrate was higher than in sawdust, indicating that the sugarcane bagasse could be substitute of sawdust substrate for G. lucidum production.