ORIGINAL ARTICLE
The influence of Hermetia illucens L. frass on the health, stress, and development of barley
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Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture and Biotechnology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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Agronomy Department, Department of Food Technology of Plant Origin, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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Research Centre for Registration of Agrochemicals, Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute, Poznań, Poland
A - Research concept and design; B - Collection and/or assembly of data; C - Data analysis and interpretation; D - Writing the article; E - Critical revision of the article; F - Final approval of article
Submission date: 2024-04-24
Acceptance date: 2024-08-02
Online publication date: 2024-11-29
Corresponding author
Łukasz Sobiech
Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture and Biotechnology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture and Biotechnology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Journal of Plant Protection Research 2024;64(4):394-401
HIGHLIGHTS
- H. illucens L. frass has a positive effect on the development and health of barley
- The effect was visible under optimal conditions and under drought stress
- The effect was confirmed by visual assessment and physiological measurements
KEYWORDS
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
Barley cultivation faces challenges from changing climate conditions, including the increasing
threat of drought. This study explored the potential of a fertilizer derived from
Hermetia illucens L. frass to enhance the development and health of spring barley under
optimal and drought conditions. The experiment, conducted in a controlled greenhouse
environment, employed various fertilization treatments, including cattle manure and
two doses of H. illucens L. frass-based fertilizer. Comprehensive assessments were made
through visual observations and physiological measurements, including chlorophyll fluorescence,
leaf gas exchange, and CO2 exchange between the soil and the atmosphere. The
results demonstrated that the application of H. illucens L. frass-based fertilizer significantly
improved barley vigor and health compared to the control and cattle manure treatments,
especially under drought stress. Physiological measurements revealed positive effects on
chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, indicating enhanced photosynthetic efficiency. Leaf
gas exchange parameters also reflected improved photosynthetic activity, with the H. illucens
L. frass-treated plants outperforming others. This study provides valuable insights into
the potential of insect-derived fertilizers, particularly H. illucens L. frass, as a sustainable
and effective way to enhance crop resilience to drought. As climate change continues to
pose challenges to agriculture, incorporating such novel fertilizers may offer a promising
avenue for sustainable crop production.
FUNDING
This research was supported by several funding sources,
such as the Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju
(grant no. POIR.01.01.01-00-1503/19, entitled Development
of a technology for the production of organic
fertilizer (in the form of pellets/granules) based on
Hermetia illucens frass and testing its impact on selected
plants.
RESPONSIBLE EDITOR
Irena Suwara
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors have declared that no conflict of interests exist.
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