Environmental factors and crop management that affect Delia antiqua damage in onion fields

Moretti, Erica; Wickings, Kyle; Nault, Brian A.

doi:10.1016/j.agee.2021.107420

Cited by 10 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 38 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…They develop in the soil and feed on seed and seedlings of corn, beans, peas, potatoes, cabbage, melons, and other crops. Cool wet springs and soil with a high concentration of organic matter favor the development of this pest [25].…”

Section: Types Of Soil Insect Pestsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Influence of Biochar on Soil Insect Dynamics and Infestation

Kumar Bhoi,

Samal,

Kumar Mahanta

et al. 2024

Sustainable Use of Biochar - From Basics to Advances

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Biochar, a carbonaceous material produced through pyrolysis of organic matter, has garnered attention for its potential to enhance soil fertility, structure, and overall health. However, its effects on soil-dwelling insects remain a subject of considerable interest and debate. This chapter critically examines the current state of knowledge regarding the interactions between biochar applications and soil-dwelling insects, encompassing diverse aspects such as alterations in insect community composition, population dynamics, behavioral changes, and potential mitigation of infestations. Through an exploration of empirical studies and theoretical frameworks, it aims to elucidate the intricate relationships between biochar amendments and soil insect ecology.

show abstract

Section: Types Of Soil Insect Pestsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Influence of Biochar on Soil Insect Dynamics and Infestation

Kumar Bhoi,

Samal,

Kumar Mahanta

et al. 2024

Sustainable Use of Biochar - From Basics to Advances

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Many factors can affect the productivity of maggots [34,35] including factors related to the substrate's initial conditions and the type of material used for the production. Unfortunately, there are insufficient studies to provide enough information on how these factors would affect the productivity of maggots on different food waste materials.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigating the Influence of Fly Attractant on Food Waste Recovery through Fly Larvae Production

et al. 2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The food industry is one of the sectors that produces considerable amounts of solid waste on a daily basis. Handling such waste has been a significant issue of worldwide concern. As a result, research into developing low-cost and effective technology for the recovery of food waste is critical in order to keep pace with the rapidly developing world. This research investigated the potential of maggot production on the recovery of food waste. Four different food waste materials (banana, starch, pineapples, and oranges) were taken into consideration. Additionally, the effect of the fly attractant on the production system’s overall performance was assessed; the fly attractant was a mixture of cattle blood and meat waste. With a correlation index of 0.96 (without fly attractant) and 0.87 (with fly attractant), the number of days before harvesting and the average maggot weight had a very high (positive) correlation. Moreover, it was observed that using a fly attractant increased maggot yield substantially. For instance, the banana materials produced up to 94 g/kg of maggot weight on the eighth day, which is approximately a 32.4% increase from the same material without fly attractant. On the other hand, the trials’ relative dry weight reduction ranged from 52.5% to 82.4%. The results of this study also showed that producing maggots can be a practical method for recovering food waste, particularly when combined with the use of a fly attractant. The residue from the maggot production process can be applied as an organic fertilizer.

show abstract

“…However, many factors can affect the productivity of maggots [33,34] including the factors related to the substrate initial conditions and the type of material used for the production. Unfortunately, there are no sufficient studies yet to provide enough information on how these factors would affect the productivity of maggots on different food waste materials.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recovery of Food Wastes for Maggot Production as Animal Feed and Potential Tool to Solid Waste Management

Mkilima¹

2022

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Waste recovery is an important aspect towards human and environmental health protection. Unfortunately, proper food waste management is among the serious challenges in the field of solid waste management worldwide. Therefore, it is of great importance to conduct studies towards achieving efficient and cost-effective approaches for food waste management. This study investigated the potential of recovering food waste through maggots’ production as animal feed. The influence of fly attractant application on maggot production was also investigated. The study also investigated the potential of maggot production for waste recovery and reduction. Four different types of food waste (starch food leftovers, rotten bananas and peels, rotten pineapple and peels, and rotten oranges) were used in the investigation process. From the results, it was observed that the application of fly attractants had a significant effect on the production of maggots as determined by the weights after harvesting. Average weight of 94 g/kg of maggot was achieved from banana materials with an application of fly attractant during the 8th day of the cultivation; which is equivalent to a 32.4% increase from the same day when the material was cultured without applying fly attractant. Also, from the starch materials, about 77 g/kg of maggot weight was achieved; which is a 54.6% increase from the same day and the same material but without application of fly attractant. Moreover, the relative dry weight reduction in the trials varied from 52.5% to 82.4%.

show abstract

Environmental factors and crop management that affect Delia antiqua damage in onion fields

Cited by 10 publications

References 38 publications

Influence of Biochar on Soil Insect Dynamics and Infestation

Influence of Biochar on Soil Insect Dynamics and Infestation

Investigating the Influence of Fly Attractant on Food Waste Recovery through Fly Larvae Production

Recovery of Food Wastes for Maggot Production as Animal Feed and Potential Tool to Solid Waste Management

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About