Determining Factors of Microbial Air Quality of Pleurotus Ostreatus Cultivation Facility

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Authors: Asemota Asemota, Uwem Kelly
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Abstract

Microbial air quality is a critical determinant of environmental hygiene and production efficiency in Pleurotus ostreatus cultivation facilities, yet it remains insufficiently addressed in many commercial systems. Airborne microorganisms, including bacterial cells and fungal spores, originate from multiple sources such as growth substrates, mushroom biomass, irrigation practices, human activity, ventilation systems, and the surrounding outdoor environment. Once aerosolized, these bioaerosols are transported, deposited, or removed through dynamic indoor air processes influenced by environmental and operational conditions

Fields of Study & Subjects

Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Aerosol Filtration and Electrostatic Precipitation Fungal Biology and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science
Volume
X
Issue
XII
Pages
576–593
Publication date
16 January 2026