Research Paper: Oyster mushroom cultivation
1. Title (should be concise and informative).
2. Abstract (limited to 300 words in one paragraph)
An abstract summarizes the major aspects of the entire paper in a prescribed sequence that includes:
1) the overall purpose of the study and the research problem(s) you investigated;
2) the basic design of the study;
3) major findings or trends found as a result of your analysis; and,
4) a brief summary of your interpretations and conclusions.
3. Statement of the Problem
Description of the global problem being addressed and its relevance and connection with at least one Sustainable Development Goals. Where does it occur? How does it occur? Who does it affect? This section should be fully referenced.
A research problem is the main organizing principle guiding the analysis of your paper that offers a focus governing what you want to say.
4. Description of how fungi can help solve (all or part of) the problem.
How will the fungus be utilized to solve the problem? Provide as much detail as you can on this topic. It may be in some cases that more research on a particular fungus, process, or some other component is needed to realize the potential of the fungal solution. If so, describe the knowledge gaps and what can be done to address them.
5. Fungal biological components that can help solve the problem.
Describe and discuss the specific components of fungal biology and specific fungi that would be used to solve the problem.
6. Implementation of the fungal solution and its challenges.
What will be needed to implement the solution? Are there organizations, government entities, or businesses that are needed as partners? What resources are needed for successful implementation?
7. References cited.
Provide full references of the citations included earlier in the text, in the following format:
Example:
Citation in text: (Malcolm et al., 2013)
