The present study was done impact of agricultural wastes on growth and production by oyster mushrooms i.e.,
Pleurotus florida which have a rich source of protein and also has important medicinal properties. The yield and Biological
efficiency of different lignocellulosic agricultural wastes viz. Wheat straw, Maize leaves, Cob leaves, Jawar residue, Bajra
residue, Bamboo leaves, Paddy straw, Sugarcane, Cotton, Soyabean, Safflower (Pods residue), Pigeon pea (Pods residue), Mung
bean (Pods residue), Cowpea (Pods residue).