Toward Optimizing Field Intercropping of Faba Bean and Edible Pleurotus Macro-fungi

The aim of this study was to see if oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus columbinus) could be grown as an intercrop with faba bean plants in the open field (Vicia faba L.). In two consecutive years, faba bean seeds were planted on one or both sides of the line. At the start of the flowering stage, completely colonised oyster mushroom bags were placed between faba bean plants intra rows. In contrast to single cultivation, the intercropping method had a positive impact on faba bean main parameters. The highest total dry seed yield and its main components were produced by faba bean grown on one side of the row with oyster mushroom.Furthermore, the number and weight of Pleurotus columbinus basidiocarps were highest in this treatment. Total antioxidants and total flavonoids content were in support of intercropping oyster mushroom with faba bean grown on one hand, according to data review of mushroom fruiting bodies nutritional composition. Planting techniques, on the other hand, had no impact on the total protein or total phenol content of mushroom fruiting bodies. There were several belowground fungal hyphae in the soil underneath the straw substrate.There was an increase in organic matter, organic carbon, and usable P. Based on sustainable practises, oyster mushroom/faba bean intercropping can provide additional marketable nutritious food as well as increased faba bean main crop productivity.

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