Antimicrobial peptide gene expression and the microbiome in Black Soldier Fly

摘要

Dear Editor,The black soldier fly(BSF)(Hermetia illucens Linnaeus,1758)is an important insect in the sustainable agriculture sector that has attracted much interest over the last few years.The larvae of this species reduce agricultural waste and convert it into usable biomass that can be reintroduced into food production value chains,creating self-sustained and sanitized systems.The nutritional profile of these larvae is comparable to fishmeal and soy,which has been conventionally used in animal feeds,and other secondary products have also been retrieved,for example,chitin,fertilizers,and biofuels.