Insights in the Global Genetics and Gut Microbiome of Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens: Implications for Animal Feed Safety Control

The utilization of the black soldier fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens L. for recycling organic waste into high-quality protein and fat biomass for animal feeds has gained momentum worldwide. However, information on the genetic diversity and environmental implications on safety of the larvae is limited. T...

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Main Authors: Fathiya M. Khamis, Fidelis L. O. Ombura, Komivi S. Akutse, Sevgan Subramanian, Samira A. Mohamed, Komi K. M. Fiaboe, Weerachai Saijuntha, Joop J. A. Van Loon, Marcel Dicke, Thomas Dubois, Sunday Ekesi, Chrysantus M. Tanga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2020.01538/full