Insect frass fertilizer upregulates maize defence genes and resistance against an invasive herbivore pest

Insect frass fertilizer upregulates maize defence genes and resistance against an invasive herbivore pest

Abstract The black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) has gained global attention as a multipurpose input for soil fertilization and pest and disease management. However, there are limited studies that have examined its effects on insect pest resistance and the underlying mechanisms. We investigat...

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Main Authors: Daniel Munyao Mutyambai, Johnstone Mutiso Mutua, Abdul A. Jalloh, Dennis Beesigamukama, Andre Kessler, Sevgan Subramanian, Thomas Dubois, Sunday Ekesi, Chrysantus M. Tanga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Black soldier fly frass fertilizer
Maize
Insect resistance
Spodoptera frugiperda
Plant performance
Plant defense genes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14883-3
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