Innovative feedstocks for optimal mass production of the edible long-horned grasshopper, Ruspolia differens

Innovative feedstocks for optimal mass production of the edible long-horned grasshopper, Ruspolia differens

The edible long-horned grasshopper Ruspolia differens Serville (Orthoptera:Tettigoniidae) is a highly nutritious food source consumed in over 20 African countries. Its occurrence is highly seasonal, and wild harvesting is carried out using locally designed and inefficient light traps, thus limiting...

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Main Authors: Kababu Margaret, Mweresa K. Collins, Sevgan Subramanian, James P. Egonyu, Dorothy Nakimbugwe, Geoffrey Ssepuuya, Nyamu Faith, Sunday Ekesi, Chrysantus M. Tanga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
edible grasshoppers
Ruspolia differens
low-cost artificial diets
growth performance
fecundity
food security
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.1015636/full

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