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The article analyzes the expansion of mushroom cultivation in the Central Chernozem region to diversify the agro-industrial sector, noting the challenges posed by climate, the lack of specialists, and dependence on imports. The article proposes adapting to local conditions, utilizing available resources, and collaborating with agricultural producers. Special attention is given to the recycling of livestock waste into a medium for growing mushrooms, which addresses the issue of waste management, reduces costs, produces organic fertilizers, and supports a circular economy. The article emphasizes the importance of further research to improve substrates, mycelium, and investigate the impact of waste on mushroom yields. The article discusses the prospects for zoological research on the impact of mushroom bases made from waste on the quality of livestock and poultry feed, the assessment of their nutritional value, the effects on animal health, and changes in the intestinal microflora.
Keywords:intensive mushroom cultivation, Central Black Earth Region, agricultural diversification, animal waste, composting, vermicomposting, mushroom substrate, innovations, and sustainable development
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