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Optimizing nitrogen use efficiency in mushroom composting

The yield and quality of a mushroom crop depends on consistent quality in the compost used to grow the mushrooms. As nitrogen (N) is a key limiting nutrient in mushroom growth, this project seeks to understand if N transformations may allow extended cropping and improve yields.

Project date

15 Jan 2019-31 Jul 2023

Principal investigator

Adrian Hunt

Research organisations

The University of Sydney (USYD)

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Cross industry Fruits Nuts Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Vegetables

Hort Innovation

Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australia's horticulture industry. As one of the nation's 15 Rural …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

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Horticulture impact assessment program 2020/21 to 2022/23

Hort Innovation has engaged independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts that are being generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    11 Apr 2022 - 30 Nov 2024

  • Research organisation

    Ag Econ Plus

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