16/07/2026
Pink oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus djamor) are edible mushrooms known for their bright pink color, attractive appearance, and delicate, slightly seafood-like flavor. They are rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a nutritious food source. These mushrooms grow quickly on agricultural wastes such as straw, sawdust, and sugarcane bagasse, making them an environmentally friendly crop. However, they have a short shelf life and are best consumed soon after harvesting.
Tissue culture is a method of growing mushroom cells or tissues under sterile laboratory conditions to produce pure and healthy cultures. In pink oyster mushrooms, a small piece of tissue is taken from the inner part of a fresh fruiting body and placed on a nutrient medium, such as potato dextrose agar (PDA). The tissue develops into mycelium, which can be used to prepare spawn for commercial cultivation. Tissue culture helps maintain desirable characteristics, reduces contamination, preserves high-quality strains, and ensures uniform mushroom production throughout the cultivation process.