Table 2 Composition of wheat straw, compost and casing layer
From: Carbohydrate utilization and metabolism is highly differentiated in Agaricus bisporus
%w/w (based on dry matter) | Wheat straw | Compost | Casing layer |
|---|---|---|---|
Lignin (Klason) | 27 | 41 a | 52a |
Total carbohydrates | 57 | 17 | 12 |
Ash | 5 | 36 | 29 |
Protein (%N *6.25) | 3 | 13 | 7 |
Carbohydrate composition (molar%) | Â | Â | Â |
Arabinose | 6.0 | 5.6 | 1.6 |
Xylose | 42.6 | 30 | 14 |
Mannose | 0.89 | 4 | 6.1 |
Galactose | 1.34 | 3.3 | 7 |
Rhamnose | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2 |
Glucose | 45 | 47 | 60 |
Uronic acids | 3.9 | 8.6 | 9.2 |
Acetic acid (mol Ac/100 mol Xyl) | 32 | 12 | 9 |