In order to determine the effects of substrates
spawn preparation on mycelial growth of oyster mushroom species, the experiment was
conducted in a factorial experiment design at randomized completely with three replications. In
this experiment, first and second factors respectively were substrates (Wheat, yellow maize,
Guinea Corn, Millet, Red Sorghum and White Maize (Bende local)) and oyster mushroom species
(Pleurotus tuber-regium and pelurotus pulmonarius). The results clearly demonstrated that
between various substrates used, maximum and minimum growth rate were recorded for white
maize (Bende Local) and least mycelial extension and fresh weight on wheat.The second best
grain for both species used was Red Sorghum.