Residues from black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae rearing influence the plant-associated soil microbiome in the short term.

ABSTRACT: The larvae of the black soldier fly (BSFL, Hermetia illucens) efficiently close resource cycles. Next to the nutrient-rich insect biomass used as animal feed, the residues from the process are promising plant fertilizers. Besides a high nutrient content, the residues contain a diverse microbial community and application to soil can potentially promote soil fertility and agricultural production through the introduction of beneficial microbes. This research assessed the application of the residues on plant-associated bacterial and fungal communities in the rhizosphere of a grass-clover mix in a 42-day greenhouse pot study. Potted soil was amended with BSFL residues (BR+) or conventional compost (CC+) produced by Rwandan waste management companies in parallel to residues and compost st

SUBMITTER: Fuhrmann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9550165 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature