Exploring the Potential of Isoproteinic Diets Based on Greek Agricultural Byproducts as a Nutritional Resource for Larvae of the Lesser Mealworm, Alphitobius Diaperinus (Panzer) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

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Baliota G., ORMANOĞLU N., Rumbos C., Athanassiou C.

Circular Economy and Sustainability, cilt.6, sa.1, 2026 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 6 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s43615-026-00792-8
  • Dergi Adı: Circular Economy and Sustainability
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Agricultural waste, Circular economy, Insects as food and feed, Isoproteinic diets, Lupin, Mealworms
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Isoproteinic diets based on agricultural byproducts were tested as feeds for A. diaperinus larvae. Larval growth rates of A. diaperinus were improved by diets combining lupin with barley or triticale. Larvae fed with high oat byproduct inclusion in the diet exhibited poorer performance. Diet composition significantly influenced feed utilization and economic efficiency. Protein levels had minimal direct impact on larval development in tested diets.