Effects of Olive Mill Wastewater on Mycelial Growth of Some Macrofungi

Authors : Hakan Alli

Pages : 55-59

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Publication Date : 2023-10-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Olive oil mills produce a liquid waste called olive black water in the olive oil production process. Olive mill waste water from factories specifically in Turkey and surrounding Mediterranean countries where olive oil is produced the most in the world is being disposed of into the environment such as seas and rivers without any precautions being taken. It was focused on determination of effect of olive mill waste water which containing high organic matter on mycelial growth of several macrofungi in this study. It was found that the mycelia of Rhodonia placenta, Trametes versicolor and Pleurotus ostreatus showed the best development in 5%, concentration of olive mill wastewater. On the other hand, Schizophyllum commune mycelia grew best in 10% concentration. The lowest mycelial growth rate for all of the fungal species were observed in 70% concentration. Our aim is to cultivate various mushroom species using blackwater with high organic matter content.
Keywords : Çevre, Mantarlar, Misel, Zeytin, Zeytin Karasuyu