Shaun Francis Data-verified

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UA Pine Bluff

Last publication 2023 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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5 h-index 5 pubs 100 cited

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Shaun Francis's research focuses on the application of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae and their frass in agricultural contexts, particularly within aquaponics systems. His work investigates the impact of these materials on plant production, specifically examining sweetpotato slip production and the mineral content of sweetpotatoes. Francis has explored the conversion ability and biochemical composition of black soldier fly larvae when fed different diets, including sweet potato, spent coffee, and dough. His publications also assess the effectiveness of supplementing aquaponics with black soldier fly larvae frass tea, analyzing its effects on the production and composition of sweetpotato slips and sweet banana peppers. Additionally, his research includes a benefit-cost analysis of using black soldier fly frass in sweetpotato slip production.

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h-index: 5
Publications: 5
Citations: 100

Selected Publications

Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Frass on Sweet-Potato (Ipomea batatas) Slip Production with Aquaponics (2023)

8 citations DOI OpenAlex
Aquaponics substantially improved sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) slip production compared to soil but decreased phenol and antioxidant capacity (2022)

6 citations DOI OpenAlex
Applications of Black Solider Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Frass on Sweetpotato Slip Production, Mineral Content and Benefit-Cost Analysis (2022)

26 citations DOI OpenAlex
Supplementing aquaponics with black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae frass tea: Effects on the production and composition of sweetpotato slips and sweet banana peppers (2022)

28 citations DOI OpenAlex
Productivity, conversion ability, and biochemical composition of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae fed with sweet potato, spent coffee or dough (2021)

32 citations DOI OpenAlex