Midgut and Head Transcriptomic Analysis of Silkworms Reveals the Physiological Effects of Artificial Diets [PDF]
Insects, 2022 Silkworms, a model lepidopteran insect, have a very simple diet. Artificial diets as an alternative nutrient source for silkworms are gradually being developed. To understand the effects of various nutrients on the growth and development of silkworms, we
Juan Li, Chunbing Chen, Xingfu Zha
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Artificial Diets for Mosquitoes [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2016 Mosquito-borne diseases are responsible for more than a million human deaths every year. Modern mosquito control strategies such as sterile insect technique (SIT), release of insects carrying a dominant lethal (RIDL), population replacement strategies (PR), and Wolbachia-based strategies require the rearing of large numbers of mosquitoes in culture for
Gonzales, Kristina K., Hansen, Immo A.
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Transcriptome sequencing and metabolome analysis of food habits domestication from live prey fish to artificial diets in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) [PDF]
BMC Genomics, 2021 Background As economical traits, food habits domestication can reduce production cost in aquaculture. However, the molecular mechanism underlying food habits domestication has remained elusive.
Shan He +4 more
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Effects of Three Artificial Diets on Life History Parameters of the Ladybird Beetle Stethorus gilvifrons, a Predator of Tetranychid Mites [PDF]
Insects, 2020 Background: The ladybird beetle Stethorus gilvifrons (Mulsant) is an important natural enemy of tetranychid mites and functions as a biological control of these plant pests. The development, survival and reproduction of S.
Jafar Ebrahimifar +4 more
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Evaluating the Influence of Different Artificial Diets on Apis mellifera L. Using Health Biomarkers and Performance Metrics [PDF]
InsectsThe diet of Apis mellifera L. is a crucial factor for managing its colonies particularly during dearth periods. Numerous diets have been developed; however, their global implementation faces challenges due to diverse climatic conditions and some other ...
Shams Ul Islam +8 more
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A Review of Artificial Diets for Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) [PDF]
InsectsAphids are among the most significant agricultural pests worldwide. Artificial diets are a critical foundation for aphid physiological and biochemical research and the development of pest control technology.
Rongrong Gao +4 more
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Larval Rearing and Nutrition of the Polyphagous Tephritid Pest Anastrepha ludens on Artificial Diets with Calcium Alginate, Agar, or Carrageenan as Gelling Agents at Various Concentrations and across Extreme Larval Density Conditions [PDF]
Insects, 2023 Research on larval rearing and nutrition of tephritid flies on artificial diets is key for the sterile insect technique. Here, we examined the effects of the type of gel (calcium alginate, agar, or carrageenan), at varying percentages in artificial diets
Carlos Pascacio-Villafán +8 more
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Alternative Prey and Artificial Diet of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Harmonia axyridis: A Review [PDF]
InsectsAs an important natural enemy insect, Harmonia axyridis has significant biological control effects on a variety of pests such as aphids in agroforestry ecosystems. The large-scale application of H. axyridis has long been limited by the unstable supply of
Qingqiu Zeng +4 more
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Detoxification Metabolic Adaptation of Bombyx mori to Artificial Diet and Functional Study of Key Detoxification Gene BmGSTd2 [PDF]
InsectsThe exceptional adaptability of insects to diverse food sources is central to their survival and evolutionary success. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this rapid adaptation remain largely uncharacterized.
Lijing Liu +4 more
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Biological Aspects of Two Coccinellid Predatory Insects Reared on Artificial Diets and Natural Preys under Constant Temperature [PDF]
Journal of Plant Protection and Pathology, 2021 Laboratory experiments were carried out in the Insectary of Economic Entomology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University to develop two artificial diets for rearing coccinelled predators during the period from 2017 till 2019.
Faten Abu El Matti +4 more
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