Larval response to frass and guaiacol: detection of an attractant produced by bacteria from Spodoptera littoralis frass [PDF]
Journal of Pest Science, 2021 AbstractLarval frass in herbivorous lepidopterans is mainly composed of plant-derived material and microbes from the gut. Despite the fact that frass from conspecific larvae repels female moths in Spodoptera littoralis from oviposition, the role of frass volatiles on larval foraging behavior is largely unknown.
Paul G Becher +2 more
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Assessment of the Short-Term Fertilizer Potential of Mealworm Frass Using a Pot Experiment [PDF]
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2021 The forecasted growth of insect production in the next few years will generate high quantities of frass (insect excreta). Although frass is increasingly considered a potential fertilizer, the dynamics of nutrient supply by frass is still poorly ...
David Houben +2 more
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Potential Applications of Frass Derived from Black Soldier Fly Larvae Treatment of Food Waste: A Review [PDF]
Foods, 2022 The disposal of large amounts of food waste has caused serious environmental pollution and financial losses globally. Compared to alternative disposal methods (landfills, incineration, and anaerobic digestion), composting by black soldier fly larvae ...
Noor Ezlin Ahmad Basri +2 more
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Characterization of Microorganisms from Protaetia brevitarsis Larva Frass [PDF]
Microorganisms, 2022 Decomposers play an important role in the biogeochemical cycle. Protaetia brevitarsis larvae (PBLs) can transform wastes into frass rich in humic acid (HA) and microorganisms, which may increase the disease resistance of plants and promote plant growth. Beyond HA, the microorganisms may also contribute to the biostimulant activity.
, Lili Geng, Kui Wang
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Farmed Insect Frass as a Future Organic Fertilizer [PDF]
Applied SciencesThe aim of this incubation experiment was to evaluate the effect of Tenebrio molitor L. frass on selected chemical and microbiological properties of acid peat.
Anna Nogalska +6 more
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To treat or not to treat? Impact of hygienization on the microbiological safety of frass from black soldier fly larvae and yellow mealworm production aimed for fertilizer use [PDF]
Bioresources and BioprocessingSustainable expansion of the insect farming industry requires valorization of the generated frass, a by-product with fertilizer and soil improver potential.
Ann De Volder +4 more
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Frass fertilizer application enhances agronomic and economic performance of Chinese cabbage intercropped with desmodium under vertical farming system [PDF]
Scientific ReportsLow soil fertility, coupled with reduced land for cultivation, has favoured vertical farming as an alternative to traditional agriculture among urban dwellers.
Andrew Agrey Abiya +5 more
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Dual Role of Tenebrio molitor Frass in Sustainable Agriculture: Effects on Free-Living Nematodes and Suppression of Meloidogyne incognita [PDF]
BioTechInsect-derived frass is gaining attention as a circular bioeconomy product with fertilizing and pest-suppressive potential. This study investigates Tenebrio molitor frass as a soil amendment for promoting beneficial nematodes and suppressing Meloidogyne ...
Evgenia Rizou +7 more
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Mealworm frass fed on expanded polystyrene helps retention of chrysanthemum flower [PDF]
Scientific ReportsInsect frass is being considered as a source of crop fertilizer. However, previous studies have focused on the growth and yield of vegetables but have not conducted on flower performance much.
Ji Yun Yun +4 more
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Technology in Horticulture, 2023 A by-product of insect farming is 'frass', which is the leftover excrement that can be high in essential minerals. The frass of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) is increasingly gaining interest as a soil amendment, but information is ...
Nicholas Romano +3 more
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