Patterns of Genetic Diversity and Mating Systems in a Mass-Reared Black Soldier Fly Colony

Patterns of Genetic Diversity and Mating Systems in a Mass-Reared Black Soldier Fly Colony

The black soldier fly (BSF), <i>Hermetia illucens</i>, is a promising candidate for the emerging insect farming industry with favourable characteristics for both bioremediation and production of animal delivered nutritive and industrial compounds. The genetic management of commercial col...

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Main Authors: Lelanie Hoffmann, Kelvin L. Hull, Anandi Bierman, Rozane Badenhorst, Aletta E. Bester-van der Merwe, Clint Rhode
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
assortative mating
<i>Hermetia illucens</i>
insect culture
genetic differentiation
microsatellite markers
multiple paternity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/6/480

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