Effect of rearing substrate on growth performance, waste reduction efficiency and chemical composition of black soldier fly (<scp><i>Hermetia illucens</i></scp>) larvae

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Authors

Marco Meneguz · University of Turin

Achille Schiavone · 5T Torino (Italy)

Francesco Gai · Institute of Sciences of Food Production

Andrea Dama · University of Turin

Carola Lussiana · University of Turin

Manuela Renna · University of Turin

Laura Gasco ·

Abstract

Vegetable and fruit wastes and winery by-products can be used as rearing substrates for BSF larval mass production. Brewery by-products led to very promising larval performance and nutritional composition. However, given BRE limited availability, low BRE dietary inclusion levels could be used with the purpose of increasing larval performance. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.

Topics & Keywords

Insect Utilization and Effects Animal and Plant Science Education Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible consumption and production

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

Volume 98, Issue 15, pp. 5776-5784

DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9127

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