Unlocking the potential of black soldier fly frass as a sustainable organic fertilizer: A review of recent studies.

Autor: Abd Manan F; Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, 81310, Johor, Malaysia. Electronic address: m-fazilah@utm.my., Yeoh YK; Department of Chemical Science, Faculty of Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, 31900, Perak, Malaysia., Chai TT; Department of Chemical Science, Faculty of Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, 31900, Perak, Malaysia; Center for Agriculture and Food Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, 31900, Perak, Malaysia., Wong FC; Department of Chemical Science, Faculty of Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, 31900, Perak, Malaysia; Center for Agriculture and Food Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, 31900, Perak, Malaysia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of environmental management [J Environ Manage] 2024 Sep; Vol. 367, pp. 121997. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 06.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121997
Abstrakt: Using Hermetia illucens, or Black Soldier Fly (BSF) frass as an organic fertilizer is becoming increasingly popular in many countries. As a byproduct derived from BSF larvae that feed on organic waste, BSF frass has tremendous potential for preserving the environment and promoting the circular economy. Since it has diverse biochemical properties influenced by various production and environmental factors, further research is needed to evaluate its potential for extensive use in crop production and agriculture. Our review summarizes recent findings in BSF frass research by describing its composition and biochemical properties derived from various studies, including nutrient contents, biostimulant compounds, and microbial profiles. We also discuss BSF frass fertilizers' effectiveness on plant growth and contribution to environmental sustainability. Great compositions of BSF frass increase the quality of plants/crops by establishing healthy soil and improving the plants' immune systems. Special emphasis is given to potentially replacing conventional fertilizer to create a more sustainable cropping system via organic farming. Besides, we discuss the capability of BSF bioconversion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the socioeconomic aspect. The prospects of BSF frass in promoting a healthy environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the socioeconomic aspects of communities have also been highlighted. Overall, BSF frass offers an alternative approach that can be integrated with conventional fertilizers to optimize the cropping system. Further studies are needed to fully explore its potential in establishing sustainable system that can enhance socioeconomic benefits in the future.
Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing interest The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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