Method for preparing mealworm fecal extract, and use thereof
The high-temperature extraction of mealworm feces with water or potassium hydroxide produces a fertilizer composition that enhances plant growth and biomass without damage, addressing the limitations of existing methods by incorporating humic acid-like substances and meeting organic standards.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MCE INC
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for preparing mealworm feces extract and its use in plant growth promotion do not address the issue of fertilizer damage while effectively increasing plant biomass and growth.
A method involving mixing mealworm feces with water or a 0.5 N potassium hydroxide solution and extracting the mixture at high temperatures to produce a mealworm feces extract that contains humic acid-like substances, which is then used as an active ingredient in fertilizer compositions to enhance plant growth and biomass without causing damage.
The mealworm feces extract increases plant growth and biomass without fertilizer damage, replacing humic acid and meeting organic agricultural standards, with no detected harmful heavy metals, and demonstrating enhanced fresh weight and germination rates.
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