The Variety of Applications of Hermetia illucens in Industrial and Agricultural Areas

M Kaczor, P Bulak, K Proc-Pietrycha… - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Human population growth contributes to a negative impact on the
environment. In order to protect and restore nature, finding solutions and technologies in the …

Chemical methods for microbiological control of winemaking: An overview of current and future applications

F Tedesco, G Siesto, R Pietrafesa, P Romano, R Salvia… - Beverages, 2022 - mdpi.com
Preservation technologies for winemaking have relied mainly on the addition of sulfur
dioxide (SO2), in consequence of the large spectrum of action of this compound, linked to …

Enhancement of fruit byproducts through bioconversion by Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

C Scieuzo, A Franco, R Salvia, M Triunfo… - Insect …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Bioconversion is a biological process by which organic materials are converted into
products with higher biological and commercial value. During its larval stage the black …

In Vitro Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of the Peptide Fractions Extracted from the Hemolymph of Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

C Scieuzo, F Giglio, R Rinaldi, ME Lekka, F Cozzolino… - Insects, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide social and health crisis. The search for
therapeutic alternatives, including the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), is critical. AMPs …

Bioconversion of Different Waste Streams of Animal and Vegetal Origin and Manure by Black Soldier Fly Larvae Hermetia illucens L. (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

S Naser El Deen, K van Rozen, H Elissen… - Insects, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The worldwide waste problem has large environmental impacts and huge
efforts have been made to mitigate this problem. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae …

[HTML][HTML] Bioconversion of different waste streams of animal and vegetal origin and manure by black soldier fly larvae Hermetia illucens L.(Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

SN El Deen, K van Rozen, H Elissen, P van Wikselaar… - Insects, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are considered a commercially viable solution for global
organic waste problems. The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of rearing …

Antimicrobial activity of lipids extracted from Hermetia illucens reared on different substrates

A Franco, C Scieuzo, R Salvia, V Pucciarelli… - Applied Microbiology …, 2024 - Springer
As the problem of antimicrobial resistance is constantly increasing, there is a renewed
interest in antimicrobial products derived from natural sources, particularly obtained from …

The effects of insect frass fertilizer and biochar on the shoot growth of chicory and plantain, two forage herbs commonly used in multispecies swards

S Hodge, J Conway - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
Livestock farmers are seeking ways to lower their environmental footprints by reducing
inputs, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing carbon sequestration. To meet …

Usage of chitosan from Hermetia illucens as a preservative for fresh Prunus species fruits: a preliminary analysis

M Triunfo, E Tafi, A Guarnieri, D Ianniciello… - Chemical and Biological …, 2023 - Springer
Background Fruit and vegetables are highly perishable. In an era where reducing food
waste is absolutely essential, packaging is important for maintaining the postharvest quality …

Inoculation with black soldier fly larvae alters the microbiome and volatile organic compound profile of decomposing food waste

R Michishita, M Shimoda, S Furukawa, T Uehara - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
The black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) is used in sustainable processing of many
types of organic waste. However, organic waste being decomposed by BSF produces strong …