dc.contributor.author | Beesigamukama, D. |
dc.contributor.author | Mochoge, B. |
dc.contributor.author | Korir, N. |
dc.contributor.author | Musyoka, M.W. |
dc.contributor.author | Fiaboe, K. |
dc.contributor.author | Nakimbugwe, D. |
dc.contributor.author | Khamis, F.M. |
dc.contributor.author | Subramanian, S. |
dc.contributor.author | Dubois, T. |
dc.contributor.author | Ekesi, S. |
dc.contributor.author | Tanga, C.M. |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-11-19T12:05:24Z |
dc.date.available | 2020-11-19T12:05:24Z |
dc.date.issued | 2020 |
dc.identifier.citation | Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, B., Korir, N., Musyoka, M.W., Fiaboe, K.K., Nakimbugwe, D., ... & Tanga, C.M. (2020). Nitrogen fertilizer equivalence of black soldier fly frass fertilizer and synchrony of nitrogen mineralization for maize production. Agronomy, 10(9), 1395: 1-19. |
dc.identifier.issn | 2073-4395 |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/6999 |
dc.description.abstract | The use of black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) is being promoted globally. However, information on nitrogen (N) fertilizer equivalence (NFE) value and synchrony of N mineralization for crop production remains largely unknown. Comparative studies between BSFFF and commercial organic fertilizer (SAFI) were undertaken under field conditions to determine synchrony of N release for maize uptake. The BSFFF, SAFI, and urea fertilizers were applied at the rates of 0, 30, 60, and 100 kg N ha−1. The yield data from urea treated plots were used to determine the NFE of both organic inputs. Results showed that maize from BSFFF treated plots had higher N uptake than that from SAFI treated plots. High N immobilization was observed throughout the active growth stages of maize grown in soil amended with BSFFF, whereas soil treated with SAFI achieved net N release at the silking stage. Up to three times higher negative N fluxes were observed in SAFI amended soils as compared with BSFFF treated plots at the tasseling stage. The BSFFF applied at 30 and 60 kg N ha−1 achieved significantly higher NFE than all SAFI treatments. Our findings revealed that BSFFF is a promising and sustainable alternative to SAFI or urea for enhanced maize production. |
dc.description.sponsorship | Canadian International Development Research Centre |
dc.description.sponsorship | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research |
dc.description.sponsorship | Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research |
dc.description.sponsorship | Rockefeller Foundation |
dc.format.extent | 1-19 |
dc.language.iso | en |
dc.subject | Fertilizers |
dc.subject | Hermetia Illucens |
dc.subject | Maize |
dc.subject | Nitrogen Fertilizers |
dc.subject | Soil Fertility |
dc.subject | synchronization |
dc.subject | mineralization |
dc.title | Nitrogen fertilizer equivalence of black soldier fly frass fertilizer and synchrony of nitrogen mineralization for maize production |
dc.type | Journal Article |
cg.contributor.crp | Roots, Tubers and Bananas |
cg.contributor.affiliation | International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology |
cg.contributor.affiliation | Kenyatta University |
cg.contributor.affiliation | Busitema University |
cg.contributor.affiliation | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
cg.contributor.affiliation | Makerere University |
cg.coverage.region | Africa |
cg.coverage.region | East Africa |
cg.coverage.country | Kenya |
cg.coverage.hub | Central Africa Hub |
cg.researchtheme | Natural Resource Management |
cg.identifier.bibtexciteid | BEESIGAMUKAMA: 2020 |
cg.isijournal | ISI Journal |
cg.authorship.types | CGIAR and developing country institute |
cg.iitasubject | Agronomy |
cg.iitasubject | Maize |
cg.iitasubject | Nutrition |
cg.iitasubject | Pests of Plants |
cg.iitasubject | Plant Breeding |
cg.iitasubject | Plant Health |
cg.iitasubject | Plant Production |
cg.iitasubject | Soil Fertility |
cg.journal | Agronomy |
cg.notes | Open Access Journal; Published online: 15 Sept 2020 |
cg.accessibilitystatus | Open Access |
cg.reviewstatus | Peer Review |
cg.usagerightslicense | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 0.0) |
cg.targetaudience | Scientists |
cg.identifier.doi | https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10091395 |
cg.iitaauthor.identifier | Komi Fiaboe: 0000-0001-5113-2159 |
cg.futureupdate.required | No |