Table 1 Description of mushroom substrates, target species, scientific and common names
Substrate | Scientific name | Local Name | Local language |
|---|---|---|---|
Grass waste or forest litter | Termitomyces sp. | obunegyere obwisonkere obubaala | Lukiga Lusoga Luganda |
Cattle manure | Agaricus sp. | ensyabire entyabire | Lukiga Lusoga |
Banana residue and spear grass | Volvariella speciosa | akasukusuku | Luganda |
Sorghum waste | Pleurotus sp. | Oyster | English |
Maize waste | Agaricus sp. | Unnamed | N/A |
Deadwood from hardwood trees | Agrocybe sp. | emponzira | Lusoga |