UTILIZAÇÃO DO FRASS NA AGRICULTURA: BENEFÍCIOS E LIMITAÇÕES
UTILIZAÇÃO DO FRASS NA AGRICULTURA: BENEFÍCIOS E LIMITAÇÕES
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DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.0612311104
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Palavras-chave: FRASS; insetos; agricultura; benefícios; limitações.
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Keywords: Frass, insects, agriculture, benefits, limitations.
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Abstract: The objective of this literature review is to examine and analyze the existing scientific literature on the use of FRASS in agriculture, focusing on its benefits and limitations as a natural fertilizer. The study aims to understand the effects of FRASS on soil and plants, as well as to identify the main challenges and constraints associated with its use in agricultural practices. In this search for relevant literature, several electronic databases were used, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar. Keywords relevant to the theme, such as "FRASS", "natural fertilizer", "agriculture", "nutrients", "insects", "benefits" and "limitations", were used to carry out the research. Original scientific articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and relevant academic papers written in English or Portuguese were considered. The results of the selected studies were synthesized and presented in a clear and objective way.FRASS is a term used to refer to the excreta derived from insects and can be used as a natural fertilizer due to its nutritional content for plant growth. The FRASS contains essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and can improve soil fertility when used as a fertilizer. Its use in agriculture has gained interest due to the potential benefits for crop productivity and environmental sustainability. However, it is important to consider the variation in nutritional quality of FRASS used as a fertilizer according to the insect species producing it and the insects' diet. Along with the limited availability of FRASS, which can be constrained by the size of insect farming, logistical challenges may arise when incorporating it into agricultural management systems, making widespread application in large agricultural areas difficult. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct local-scale studies and tests before widely adopting FRASS as part of agricultural management.
- Caio Batista de Freitas
- Apolônio Gomes Ribeiro
- Ricardo Alexandre Silva Pessoa
- Carlos Bôa-Viagem Rabello
- Hilton Nobre da Costa
- Elisabete Albuquerque dos Santos Benvenuto
- Júlio Cézar dos Santos Nascimento