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Increasing the Acceptability of Insect‐Based Foods as Future Foods: A Comprehensive Review of Barriers, Strategies, and Pathways to Mainstream Adoption

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 4, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Edible insects are increasingly recognized for their high nutritional value and favorable environmental profile, yet their acceptance (defined as the continuum from willingness to try and purchase to repeated consumption) in Western and globalized food systems remains limited by cultural, sensory, regulatory, and economic barriers.
Jose Miguel Alvarez Suarez, Andrea M. Liceaga   +1 more
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Complete mitochondrial genome of Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Brentidae) from China

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
The sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius is the most important pest of sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas (L.). In this study, we have sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Brentidae).
Hang Yang, Yun Li
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The Fungus Metarhizium sp. BCC 4849 Is an Effective and Safe Mycoinsecticide for the Management of Spider Mites and Other Insect Pests

Insects, 2021
Five isolates of Metarhizium sp. were evaluated for their pathogenicity against the spider mite (Tetranychus truncatus Ehara) (Acari: Tetranychidae) and Metarhizium sp. BCC 4849 resulted in the highest mortality (82%) on the 5th day post-inoculation (DPI)
Rudsamee Wasuwan, Natnapha Phosrithong, Boonhiang Promdonkoy, Duangjai Sangsrakru, Chutima Sonthirod, Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang, Somsak Likhitrattanapisal, Supawadee Ingsriswang, Chettida Srisuksam, Kewarin Klamchao, Malinee Suksangpanomrung, Thipmanee Hleepongpanich, Sareeya Reungpatthanaphong, Morakot Tanticharoen, Alongkorn Amnuaykanjanasin   +14 more
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Green Oil‐in‐Water Nanoemulsions for Delivery of Phytochemicals With Pesticidal Activity for Sustainable Food Production and Safety

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Green oil‐in‐water (O/W) nanoemulsions incorporating essential oils (EOs) and food‐derived compounds are gaining prominence as biopesticidal platforms that address the growing demand for sustainable agriculture, food safety, and reduced chemical inputs.
Anna Paula Azevedo de Carvalho, David A. Weitz, Carlos Adam Conte‐Junior   +2 more
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Feeding Behavior of Sweet Potato Weevil, Cylas formicarius (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Brentidae) on Three Sweet Potato, Ipomoea batatas L. Cultivars Grown in Tarlac, Philippines [PDF]

Sweet potato is grown in tropical countries for its edible tubers, which have become an essential food source. It is usually propagated through vine-cutting, which can be obtained from harvested plants or nurseries intended for cutting production only ...
Ceballo-Alcantara, Flor, Novenario, Jerah Mystica   +1 more
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Laboratory Evaluation of Contact and Feeding Deterrent Effects of Selected Essential Oils Against Different Life Stages of Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Brentidae)

Insects
The sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Brentidae), is one of the most destructive pests of sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] crops worldwide. Current management of the sweet potato weevil relies heavily on conventional
Maria Jéssica dos Santos Cabral, Muhammad Haseeb, Otgonpurev Sukhbaatar, Marcus Alvarenga Soares   +3 more
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Tingkat Ketahanan Klon Potensial Ubi Jalar Lokal Asal NTT Terhadap Hama Lanas (Cylas formicarius Fab.)

Jurnal Hama dan Penyakit Tumbuhan Tropika, 2011
A laboratory experiment was carried out to evaluate the potential sweetpotato clones from NTT for the following objectives: 1) to determine resistance level of the clones to sweetpotato weevil (SPW), 2) to investitage the effect of genotype by tuber ...
Yosep Seran Mau, Antonius SS Ndiwa, I GB Adwita Arsa   +2 more
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Nutritional, Microbial, and Sensory Evaluation of Complementary Foods Made from Blends of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato and Edible Insects

Foods, 2020
Improved formulations of complementary foods (CFs) with animal-source foods (ASFs) is an important strategy to improve infant and young child feeding (IYCF). However, ASFs are expensive in many food-insecure settings where edible insects abound. CFs were
Isaac Agbemafle, Doris Hadzi, Francis K. Amagloh, Francis B. Zotor, Manju B. Reddy   +4 more
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The Quest for Functional Ingredients for Sustainable Aquaculture Feeds in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Aquaculture Nutrition, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The aquaculture sector plays a key role in ensuring food and nutritional security as well as fostering economic growth in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). However, as the sector continues to grow, its future faces economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges.
Arnold Ebuka Irabor, Rodrigue Yossa, Nurul Ahmad Fatan, Matthew A. G. Owen, Parisa Norouzitallab, Kartik Baruah, Arkadios Dimitroglou   +6 more
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Evaluation of Different Options: Host Plant Resistance, Weed Management, and Fertilization for the Development of an Integrated Pest Management Strategy for the Sweet Potato Weevil in Burkina Faso [PDF]

Tropicultura, 2018
The sweet potato weevil (SPW) (Cylas puncticollis) is a destructive pest feeding on the sweet potato in Burkina Faso. This weevil causes severe damage to the tuber, and the infested tuber is unsuitable for human consumption or animal feed.
Koussoube, S., Ba Niango, M., Traoré, F., Dabire-Binso, CL., Sanon, A.   +4 more
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