Effect of Temperature and Photoperiod on Development, Survival, and Growth Rate of Mealworms, <i>Tenebrio molitor</i>

Insects are a potential substitute for conventional meat and can be part of a sustainable human diet due to their valuable nutrients and relatively low environmental production impact. One species that is already produced for human consumption and livestock feed is the mealworm, i.e., larvae of <...

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Main Authors: Stephan Eberle, Lisa-Marie Schaden, Johannes Tintner, Christian Stauffer, Martin Schebeck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/4/321