The Genome of the Yellow Mealworm, Tenebrio molitor: It’s Bigger Than You Think

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Authors

Brenda Oppert · Agricultural Research Service

Aaron T. Dossey · All Things Bugs (United States)

Fu‐Chyun Chu · All Things Bugs (United States)

Eva Šatović · Ruđer Bošković Institute

Miroslav Plohl · Ruđer Bošković Institute

Timothy P. L. Smith · Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center

Sergey Koren

Abstract

The genome of <i>T. molitor</i> is longer than current assemblies (including ours) due to a substantial amount (26.5%) of only one highly abundant satellite DNA sequence. Genetic sequences and transformation tools for an insect important to the food and feed industries will promote the sustainable utilization of mealworms and other farmed insects.

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: Genes

Volume 14, Issue 12, pp. 2209-2209

DOI: 10.3390/genes14122209

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