@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10002614, title = {Effect of Oyster Mushroom on Biodegradation of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fibre}, author = {Mohammed Saidu and Afiz Busari and Ali Yuzir and Mohd Razman Salim}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The problem of degradation of agricultural residues from palm oil industry is increasing due to its expansion. Lignocelloulosic waste from these industry represent large amount of unutilized resources, this is due to their high lignin content. Since white rot fungi are capable of degrading lignin, its potential for the degradation of lignocelloulosic waste from palm oil industry was accessed. The lignocellluloses content was measured before and after biodegradation and the rate of reduction was determined. From the results of the biodegradation, it was observed that hemicellulose reduces by 22.62%, cellulose by 20.97% and lignin by 10.65% from the initials lignocelluloses contents. Thus, to improve the digestibility of palm oil mesocarp fibre, treatment by white rot-fungi is recommended. }, journal = {International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering}, volume = {9}, number = {10}, year = {2015}, pages = {1248 - 1252}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10002614}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/106}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 106, 2015}, }