Bioplastic Film from Black Soldier Fly Prepupae Proteins Used as Mulch: Preliminary Results

Bioplastic Film from Black Soldier Fly Prepupae Proteins Used as Mulch: Preliminary Results

A protein-based film (PBF), obtained from black soldier fly prepupae proteins, was assessed for its agronomic performance as mulch. PBF was investigated in a potting experiment and compared with Mater-Bi (MB), polyethylene (PE) and bare soil. During the experiment, degraded surface area, weight and...

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Main Authors: Leonardo Setti, Enrico Francia, Andrea Pulvirenti, Riccardo De Leo, Simone Martinelli, Lara Maistrello, Laura Ioana Macavei, Monia Montorsi, Silvia Barbi, Domenico Ronga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
biodegradable materials
soil microbiota
sustainable agriculture
circular economy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/7/933

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