In situ nitrogen mineralization and nutrient release by soil amended with black soldier fly frass fertilizer

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2021-07-20

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Springer Nature

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Black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) is effective on crop performance, but information on nitrogen mineralization and nutrient release capacity of soils amended with BSFFF is lacking. This study utilized field incubation experiments to investigate the ammonification, nitrification, microbial populations, and quantities of nutrients released by soils amended with BSFFF and commercial organic fertilizer (SAFI) for a period equivalent to two maize cropping seasons. The paper provides a detailed breakdown and analysis of results. BSFFF has a high potential to supply adequate nutrients for optimal crop production. Higher population of soil bacteria and fungi underline its potential for improving biological soil fertility.

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SOIL FERTILITY, BLACK SOLDIER FLY, HERMETIA ILLUCENS, FERTILIZERS, AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION, CROP PRODUCTION, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, ORGANIC FERTILIZERS, KENYA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/60812

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2020-2029 / Années 2020-2029
Research Results (CLARE) / Résultats de recherches (CLARE)
Research Results (CRFS) / Résultats de recherches (SARC)