Larval performance of Zophobas morio (F.) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on various diets enriched with post-distillation residues and essential oils of aromatic and medicinal plants.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
; 31(20): 28847-28855, 2024 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-38561538
ABSTRACT
The increasing demands for resources driven by the global population necessitate exploring sustainable alternatives for affordable animal protein over the use of traditional protein sources. Insects, with their high protein content, offer a promising solution, especially when reared on agricultural post-distillation residues for enhanced sustainability and cost-effectiveness. We assessed the development of Zophobas morio (F.) (Coleoptera Tenebrionidae) larvae on diets enriched with essential oils and post-distillation residues from Greek aromatic and medicinal plants. Two aromatic plant mixtures (A and B) were examined. Mixture A consisted of post-distillation residues, while Mixture B incorporated these residues along with essential oils. Insect rearing diets were enriched with different proportions (10, 20, and 30 %) of these mixtures, with wheat bran serving as the control. Enrichment positively influenced larval development without compromising survival. Larval weight remained unchanged with Mixture A, but improved with Mixture B. No adverse effects were detected in the case of the enriched diets, although higher concentrations of Mixture B prolonged development time.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Plantes médicinales
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Coléoptères
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Huile essentielle
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Larve
Limites:
Animals
Langue:
En
Journal:
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
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Environ. sci. pollut. res. int. (Internet)
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Environmental science and pollution research international (Internet)
Sujet du journal:
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
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TOXICOLOGIA
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Grèce
Pays de publication:
Allemagne