Mushroom Fungus Production (Pleurotus Ostreatus) in Residue Agroindustrial (Maguey Bagasse) in Villa Sola de Vega as an Alternative for Local Development

Abstract: This project proposes the use of bagasse for the production of mushroom fungus (Pleurotus ostreatus), as a source of substrate in order to take advantage of the waste generated in the production of mezcal. It took place in Villa Sola de Veja, Oaxaca. Mushroom fungus is considered to be a nutritional supplement with a high nutrition value. For the production was considered the bagasse of Maguey, because in this community there is production of mezcal and waste is not used. This activity contributes to the generation of employment, the use of endogenous resources. The project was carried out in two phases; In the first, the methodology of Dr. Roberto Hernández Sampieri was applied, the second was selected the substrate of Maguey bagasse, pasteurisation of the substrate, sowing, incubation of the mycelium, irrigation, harvesting and commercialization of mushroom fungus. Under these circumstances, 93 kilograms in three cuts were obtained for two months, at a price of $100.00 per kilogram. For which an investment of $2,721.26 was required, with production costs $4,587.00, generating sales of $9,300.00, recovering the investment in the first production period, in such a way that the profits correspond to $1,991.74. As a conclusion we have to continue the project EM a second period the profits increases to $4,713.00, since only the costs of production will be covered, in this way there is an economic, social and environmental equilibrium that improves the living conditions of families and the environment.

Key words: substrate; endogenous; economic; social; environmental

JEL codes: O10, R11, F18