The Addition of Sterols and Cryoprotectants to Optimize a Diet Developed for Eldana saccharina Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Using the Carcass Milling Technique

SIMPLE SUMMARY: Despite being essential for growth, insects cannot synthesize sterols. Naturally, sterols are obtained from insects’ host plants, but in artificial diets are sometimes missing or not optimal, leading to reduced growth. By adding 1.0 g of stigmasterol, and a combination of 0.2 g each...

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Autores principales: Ngomane, Nomalizo C., Terblanche, John S., Conlong, Des E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9029491/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35447756
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/insects13040314

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9029491/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35447756
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/insects13040314

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