@article {214,
	title = {Bioconversion performance and life table of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) on fermented maize straw},
	journal = {Journal of Cleaner Production},
	volume = {230},
	year = {2019},
	pages = {974-980},
	abstract = {<p>Eco-friendly alternative way for waste straw management is needed. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) are outstanding insects for bioconversion of organic waste, which can convert separate or mixed waste, i.e. manure, kitchen waste and straw, into biomass rich in protein and fat. In this study, through orthogonal experiment, maize straw, fermented with Aspergillus oryzae for 24 h in a ratio of 4000:1, was identified for BSFL bioconversion. Bioconversion performance of BSFL on fermented maize straw was assessed. With this fermented maize straw as feedstuff, larval stage of BSF was significantly prolonged compared with the control feedstuff (wheat bran). Adult duration was significantly shortened and the fecundity of females was significantly decreased. The harvested dry BSF larvae contained 41.76\% crude protein, 30.55\%, crude fibre, and 8.24\% crude ash. The grease of BSFL, compared to the larvae collected from the control diet, had a higher proportion of monounsaturated fatty acid (24.86\%) and polyunsaturated fatty acid (25.37\%), while a lower proportion of saturated fatty acid (45.41\%). Dry matter reduction of maize straw was 48.41\%. After bioconversion by BSFL, the residual maize straw was significantly changed in crude protein, crude fat and nitrogen free extract content. By comparing with organic fertilizer NY525-2012, maize straw residue had a potential application in agriculture and nursery as a novel fertilizer. This new alternative method will benefit the comprehensive bioconversion of maize straw with pretreatment by insect.</p>
},
	keywords = {Development, Fermentation, Insect bioconversion, Organic fertilizer, Orthogonal test},
	doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.05.074},
	author = {Gao, Z. and Wanqiang, W. and Xiaoheng, L. and Fen, Z. and Wen, L. and Xiao-Ping, W. and Chaoliang, L.}
}
@article {126,
	title = {Biology of Thaumastocoris peregrinus in different eucalyptus species and hybrids},
	journal = {Phytoparasitica},
	volume = {40},
	year = {2012},
	pages = {223-230},
	abstract = {<p>The bronze bug Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero \&amp; Dellap\&eacute; (Hemiptera: Thaumastocoridae), originating in Australia, has been rapidly spreading in eucalyptus plantations in the Southern Hemisphere, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile. In Brazil, it was detected in 2008 in the states of Sao Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul. Due to incomplete knowledge about the biology of this pest, the present study evaluated the bioecology of T. peregrinus in different eucalyptus species and hybrids. The genetic materials utilized were: Eucalyptus camaldulensis, E. urophylla, E. grandis, \&$\#$39;1277\&$\#$39; (Hybrid E. grandis \&times; camaldulensis-HGC), \&$\#$39;VM-1\&$\#$39; (Hybrid E. urophylla \&times; camaldulensis-HUC) and \&$\#$39;H-13\&$\#$39; (Hybrid E. urophylla \&times; grandis-HUG). The experiment was conducted in a climate-controlled chamber at a temperature of 26\&plusmn;1\&deg;C, r.h.=70\%\&plusmn;10\% and 12 h photophase. The biology of different genotypes indicated that the species E. urophylla and E. grandis are the most suitable for the development and reproduction of T. peregrinus, although all treatments enabled the bronze bug to develop and produce descendants. T. peregrinus developed and reproduced in the principal vegetal materials planted in the southern, central-west and northeastern regions of Brazil, constituting a potentially damaging insect pest to eucalyptus plantations.</p>
},
	keywords = {Bronze bug, Development, Exotic pests},
	doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12600-012-0226-4},
	author = {Soliman, E.P. and Wilcken, C.F. and Pereira, J.M. and Dias, T.K.R. and Zach{\'e}, B. and Pogetto, M.H.F.A.dal. and Barbosa, L.R.}
}
