Vol. 9, Issue 5, Part J (2025)
Bioactive components and medicinal properties of Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom): A review
Rupinder Kaur, Krishan Pal Singh Rana, Kanchan Chatterjee, Rupali Kaushik, Tanuja and Simrat Kaur
Pleurotus species are extensively grown all over the world and are considered as the essential mushrooms for the commerce. Approximately 25% of all grown mushrooms worldwide are produced only from Pleurotus mushrooms. Pleurotus species are regarded as specialty mushrooms in Europe and America, but they are one of the most popular and economically viable species to grow in Korea. The majority of Pleurotus species are found in tropical forests, and they frequently grow on dead, damp logs, fallen branches and decaying tree stumps. According to the biographical research, the Pleurotus genus is one of the more noticeable fungi that causes the wood decay in terrestrial habitats across the globe because of its powerful lignin-modifying enzymes, which include laccase and adaptable peroxidases. Oyster mushrooms are being used for their exceptional preservation qualities, flavors, and scent. Pleurotus mushrooms have a special status as a delicacy with strong nutritional and therapeutic properties, in addition to their particular applications. Pleurotus species are easy to grow because of their 100% biological efficiency and ability to colonize quickly on a variety of agro-substrates. Proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fibres, vital amino acids, water-soluble vitamins, and minerals are all abundant in Pleurotus mushrooms. These mushrooms contain a lot of useful bioactive compounds that can affect health. With an emphasis on their impacts on growth and chemical composition, the current review offers insight into the development of Pleurotus spp. employing various agro-waste as growth ingredients.
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