Oxalate content of vegetation and termite frass in western South Africa
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DOI: 10.1002/ecs2.70265
Abstract: Oxalate salts in organic matter are potential substrates for the oxalate‐carbonate pathway, which can sequester carbon in drylands. We compared calcium oxalate (CaOx) and water‐soluble oxalate (SOx) concentrations of samples of vegetation and termite excrement… read more here.
Keywords: content; frass; vegetation; oxalate ... See more keywords
Recycling waste via insect agriculture: Frass impacts on soil and plant health
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DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.70089
Abstract: Abstract Frass—the main by‐product of insect rearing for animal feed—is emerging as a promising soil amendment and plant growth promoter. However, basic agronomic information is lacking and prevents frass’ widespread use as a biofertilizer. This… read more here.
Keywords: plant; frass; soil; recycling waste ... See more keywords
Olive Pomace Inclusion Alters the Microbial Community of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Frass While Maintaining Fertilizer Quality
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DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.70180
Abstract: Olive pomace (OP) is a sludge arising from the production of olive oil, generated in increasing amounts in Portugal. The management of this toxic waste stream is complex and the number of processing plants is… read more here.
Keywords: black soldier; frass; fly larvae; olive pomace ... See more keywords
Colorado potato beetle exploits frass-associated bacteria to suppress defense responses in potato plants.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6823
Abstract: BACKGROUND Colorado potato beetle (CPB; Leptinotarsa decemlineata) is a destructive quarantine pest which develops broad physiological adaptations to potato plants. During feeding, CPB deposited copious amount of wet frass on the surface of leaves and… read more here.
Keywords: colorado potato; frass; potato; potato beetle ... See more keywords
Asymmetry in Herbivore Effector Responses: Caterpillar Frass Effectors Reduce Performance of a Subsequent Herbivore
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DOI: 10.1007/s10886-019-01131-y
Abstract: Multiple species of phytophagous insects may co-occur on a plant and while plants can defend themselves from insect herbivory, plant responses to damage by different species and feeding guilds of insects may be asymmetric. Plants… read more here.
Keywords: insects; herbivore; plant; performance subsequent ... See more keywords
17 Assessing the functional potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae frass in nursery pigs
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaf102.091
Abstract: Frass, a nutrient-rich byproduct of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae production, consists of exoskeleton shedding, processed larvae, residual dietary substrate, and larvae excretions. It is emerging as a sustainable ingredient with potential health and… read more here.
Keywords: black soldier; frass; nursery pigs; soybean meal ... See more keywords
Molecular Identification of Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) From Frass by Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toaa206
Abstract: Abstract Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky, 1853), native to eastern Asia, is a destructive woodborer of many ornamental species, leading to the decline and the death of the attacked trees. In outbreak areas as Europe or North… read more here.
Keywords: loop mediated; mediated isothermal; anoplophora glabripennis; isothermal amplification ... See more keywords
Different fates of metabolites and small variation in chemical composition characterise frass chemistry in a specialist caterpillar
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DOI: 10.1111/phen.12429
Abstract: Specialist and generalist insect herbivores evolved different strategies to process host‐plant metabolites. We explored frass composition in Laothoe populi (L.) caterpillars (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae), a specialist moth species that is closely associated with plants of the… read more here.
Keywords: chemistry; composition; frass; variation chemical ... See more keywords
Effects of applying locust frass on the soil properties and microbial community in a peach orchard
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02470-24
Abstract: ABSTRACT Insect frass, a by-product of insect cultivation, represents an emergent category of agricultural waste. How to develop and make full use of this waste is a major issue to be addressed. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: frass; microbial community; soil; locust frass ... See more keywords
Importance of High Crude Fibre Insect Frass for Effective Alleviation of Ammonium (NH4+) Toxicity and Optimal Growth of the Short-Term Vegetable, Amaranthus tricolor
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DOI: 10.17576/jsm-2023-5203-07
Abstract: This study focused on the efficacy of the fecal matter component from insect-derived frass containing high total crude fibre (TCF) for the effective alleviation of ammonium (NH4+) toxicity in short-term vegetables. Two types of insect-derived… read more here.
Keywords: matter; frass; nh4 toxicity; alleviation ... See more keywords
Black Soldier Fly Frass Supports Plant Growth and Reduces Nitrogen Leaching during Coleus Production
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DOI: 10.21273/horttech05093-22
Abstract: Industrial insect rearing is expected to increase as a feedstock to meet growing global food demand. This will lead to greater production of insect excreta known as frass, a nutrient-dense organic material that has shown… read more here.
Keywords: frass; growth; soldier fly; production ... See more keywords