Advances in the development and utilization of the yellow mealworm
Author of the article:WANG Sheng-Chao;WANG Dun
Author's Workplace:Institute of Entomology Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China;Institute of Entomology Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
Key Words:Tenebrio molitor; animal production; food applications; nutrition development; environmental protection; agricultural production
Abstract:
This paper reviews
the commercial utilization of the yellow mealworm, Tenebrio molitor, both domestically and internationally, over recent years. It summarizes advances
in mealworm production, nutrition, utilization in animal feed and environmental
protection, providing a reference for future research in this field.