Insect Frass and Exuviae as a Natural Fertilizer
Reddi Gowrisankar*
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
Sumithramma N.
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka (560 065), India
Surekha Dasari
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
Shambhavi H.T.
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka (560 065), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Exuviae, Insect frass, Natural fertilizer, Soil-health
Abstract
As the Global population continues to expand, the demand for sustainable and environment friendly agricultural practices become crucial. In recent years, the insect by-products (frass and exuviae) became a promising and sustainable alternative to synthetic and traditional fertilizers in agriculture. The nutrient rich composition and slow releasing properties make them an attractive option for enhancing crop productivity while reducing the environmental impacts.
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