2.6. Statistical analysis
The data were tested for normality and a two-way ANOVA was performed for each dependent variable (growth, fungal and nutritional traits) versus the independent variables microbial inoculation (Microbial) and substrate used (Substrate). The data were further analyzed using one-way analysis of variance(ANOVA). When a significant F-value was obtained (P < 0.05), treatment means were compared using the Duncan’s multiple
range test. All statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS 17.0 software package (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA).