[HTML][HTML] Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and their affinity for organic waste processing

SA Siddiqui, B Ristow, T Rahayu, NS Putra… - Waste Management, 2022 - Elsevier
There are two major problems that we are facing currently. Firstly, a growing human
population continues to contribute to the increased food demand. Secondly, the volume of …

Rethinking organic wastes bioconversion: Evaluating the potential of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.))(Diptera: Stratiomyidae)(BSF)

KC Surendra, JK Tomberlin, A van Huis… - Waste Management, 2020 - Elsevier
Population growth and unprecedented economic growth and urbanization, especially in low-
and middle-income countries, coupled with extreme weather patterns, the high …

[HTML][HTML] Decomposition of biowaste macronutrients, microbes, and chemicals in black soldier fly larval treatment: A review

M Gold, JK Tomberlin, S Diener, C Zurbrügg… - Waste Management, 2018 - Elsevier
Processing of biowaste with larvae of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens L.(Diptera:
Stratiomyidae), is an emerging waste treatment technology. Larvae grown on biowaste can …

Black soldier fly larvae for organic manure recycling and its potential for a circular bioeconomy: A review

T Liu, T Klammsteiner, AM Dregulo, V Kumar… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Livestock farming and its products provide a diverse range of benefits for our day-to-day life.
However, the ever-increasing demand for farmed animals has raised concerns about waste …

Suitability of black soldier fly frass as soil amendment and implication for organic waste hygienization

T Klammsteiner, V Turan… - Agronomy, 2020 - mdpi.com
Because of its nutritious properties, the black soldier fly has emerged as one of the most
popular species in advancing circular economy through the re-valorization of anthropogenic …

A bioinformatic study of antimicrobial peptides identified in the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

A Moretta, R Salvia, C Scieuzo, A Di Somma, H Vogel… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) play a key role in the innate immunity, the first line of defense
against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. AMPs are small molecules, ranging from 10 to 100 …

Microbial community dynamics during rearing of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) and impact on exploitation potential

J De Smet, E Wynants, P Cos… - Applied and …, 2018 - Am Soc Microbiol
The need to increase sustainability in agriculture, to ensure food security for the future
generations, is leading to the emergence of industrial rearing facilities for insects. One …

Genomic landscape and genetic manipulation of the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens, a natural waste recycler

S Zhan, G Fang, M Cai, Z Kou, J Xu, Y Cao, L Bai… - Cell research, 2020 - nature.com
The black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae), is renowned for its
bioconversion of organic waste into a sustainable source of animal feed. We report a high …

Larvae mediated valorization of industrial, agriculture and food wastes: Biorefinery concept through bioconversion, processes, procedures, and products

HK Ravi, A Degrou, J Costil, C Trespeuch, F Chemat… - Processes, 2020 - mdpi.com
Each year, the food supply chain produces more than 1.3 billion tons of food and agricultural
waste, which poses serious environmental problems. The loss of the massive quantity of …

[HTML][HTML] Bioconversion performance and life table of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) on fermented maize straw

Z Gao, W Wang, X Lu, F Zhu, W Liu, X Wang… - Journal of cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
Eco-friendly alternative way for waste straw management is needed. Black soldier fly
(Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) are outstanding insects for bioconversion of organic …