• WiPFIM: A digital platform for interlinking biocollections of wild plants, fruits, associated insects, and their molecular barcodes 

  Bonface, Onyango; Copeland, Robert; John, Mbogholi; Caleb, Kibet; Tonnang, Henri E. Z.; Senagi, Kennedy (Ecology and Evolution, 2024)

  The current knowledge on insects feeding on fruits is limited, and some of the scarce existing data on the fruit- associated insects are secluded within the host institutions. Consequently, their value is not fully realized. ...
• Bio-functional properties and phytochemical composition of selected Apis mellifera honey from Africa 

  Nelly, N. Ndungu; Timothy, M. Kegode; Justus, K. Kurgat; Kasina, J.M.; Subramanian, Sevgan; Nganso, Beatrice T. (Heliyon, 2024)

  Globally, the demand for natural remedies such as honey to manage ailments has increased. Yet, the health benefits and chemical composition of African honeys are not well understood. Therefore, this study aimed to characterise ...
• Linking physico-chemical parameters and macroinvertebrates for water quality assessment of Kakamega and the East Usambara montane ecosystems in Kenya 

  Joseph, G. Ndungu; Rose, M. Marubu; John, B. Ochola; Nixon, B. Onyimbo; Subramanian, Sevgan; Caroline, W. Muriuki; Kalist, E. Komu; Mary, W. Gikungu (African Journal of Ecology, 2024)

  Sub-Saharan freshwater biodiversity is impacted by changes in land use and climate change. To evaluate the relationship between physico-chemical variables and macroinvertebrate community assemblages in Kakamega and the ...
• Vendors' handling practices of edible long-horned grasshoppers (Ruspolia differens) products and implications on microbial safety 

  Loretta, Mugo-Kamiri; Jasper, K. Imungi; Lucy, Njue; Gracious, Diiro; Fidelis Levi, O. Ombura; Komivi, S. Akutse; Chrysantus, Tanga M.; Fathiya, M. Khamis; Subramanian, Sevgan (Frontiers in Microbiology, 2024)

  Edible grasshopper,Ruspolia ruspolia, has nutritional and cherished culturaland economic importance to people from diverse cultures, particularly inover 20 African countries. It is consumed at home or commercially traded ...
• Techno-Functional and Antioxidant Properties of Extracted Protein from Edible Insects 

  Mokaya, Hosea O.; Cynthia, M. Mudalungu; Tchouassi, David P.; Chrysantus, M. Tanga (ACS Food Science & Technology, 2024)

  Due to the recent increase in the human population and the associated shortage of protein resources, it is necessary to find new, sustainable, and natural protein resources from underutilized edible insects. This study ...
• Impact of temperature on the bionomics and geographical range margins of the two-spotted field cricket Gryllus bimaculatus in the world: Implications for its mass farming 

  Magara, Henlay J. O.; Chrysantus, M. Tanga; Brian, L. Fisher; Abdelmutalab, G. A. Azrag; Saliou, Niassy; James, P. Egonyu; Sylvain, Hugel; Nana, Roos; Monica, A. Ayieko; Subramanian, Sevgan; Sunday, Ekesi (PLOS ONE, 2024)

  Gryllus bimaculatus (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) is widely considered an excellent nutrient source for food and feed. Despite its economic importance, there is limited information on the impact of temperature on the bionomics ...
• A convolutional neural network with image and numerical data to improve farming of edible crickets as a source of food—A decision support system 

  Henry, Kyalo; Henri, TONNANG; Egonyu, James P.; Olukuru, John; Chrysantus, M. Tanga; Senagi, Kennedy (Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, 2024)

  Crickets (Gryllus bimaculatus) produce sounds as a natural means tocommunicate and convey various behaviors and activities, including mating,feeding, aggression, distress, and more. These vocalizations are intricately ...
• Unveiling the Potential of Ent-Kaurane Diterpenoids: Multifaceted Natural Products for Drug Discovery 

  Kibet, Shadrack; Kimani, Njogu M.; Syombua, S. Mwanza; Cynthia, M. Mudalungu; Cleydson, B. R. Santos; Chrysantus, M. Tanga (MDPI Pharmaceuticals, 2024)

  Natural products hold immense potential for drug discovery, yet many remain unexplored in vast libraries and databases. In an attempt to fill this gap and meet the growing demand for effective drugs, this study delves into ...
• Unveiling Environmental Influences on Sustainable FertilizerProduction through Insect Farming 

  Malontema, Katchali; Senagi, Kennedy; Edward, Richard; Beesigamukama, Dennis; Tanga, Chrysantus M.; Gina, Athanasiou; Theodore, Zahariadis; Domenica, Casciano; Alexandre, Lazarou; Tonnang, Henri E. Z. (MDPI Sustainability, 2024)

  Entomocomposting is fast and environmentally friendly, boosts soil quality and cropproduction, and improves resilience to climate change. The black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) catalyzethe composting process, but their ...
• Partial Replacement of Fishmeal with Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal in Nile Tilapia Diets Improves Performance and Profitability in Earthen Pond 

  Mercy, W. Kariuki; Didier, K. Barwani; Vincent, Mwashi; Jim, K. Kioko; Jonathan, M. Munguti; Chrysantus, M. Tanga; Peter, Kiiru; Mathew, G. Gicheha; Isaac, M. Osuga (Scientific African, 2024)

  Insect meals have the potential to be used as a source of nutrients in aquafeeds due to their high nutritional profile and cost effectiveness. The objective of this study was to elucidate the impact of black soldier fly ...
• Unravelling the nutritional and health benefits of marketable winged termites (Macrotermes spp.) as sustainable food sources in Africa 

  Cheseto, xavier; Brian, O. Ochieng; Subramanian, Sevgan; Tanga, Chrysantus M. (scientific reports, 2024)

  Termites are widely distributed globally and serve as a valuable food source in many countries. However, information on the myriad nutritional benefits of processed termite products in African markets remain largely ...
• AnIntegratedAssessmentApproachforSocio‐EconomicImplicationsoftheDesertLocustinEasternAfrica 

  Sokame, Bonoukpoè Mawuko; Agboka, Komi Mensah; Kimathi, Emily; Mudereri, Bester Tawona; Abdel‐Rahman, Elfatih M.; Landmann, Tobias; Mwesigwa, Moses Rwaheru; Abdalla, Osman; Mafabi, Moses M.; Lubango, Louis Mitondo; Tonnang, HenriE.Z. (Earth’s Future, 2024)

  Desertlocust(Schistocercagregaria)infestationscausesignificantdamagetocropsandpastureland,impedingfoodsecurityandlivelihoodsglobally.Inrecentyears,someEastAfricancountrieshavesufferedseveredesertlocustoutbreaks,causingsi ...
• Host tree-based scenario modelling for predicting a key edible insect, mopane worm Gonimbrasia belina (Westwood, 1894) distribution in Southern Africa 

  Meltus, Q.J.; Mudereri, B.T.; Mutamiswa, R.; Abdel-Rahman, E.M.; Matunhu, J.; Musundire, R.; Niassy, S.; Tonnang, H.E.Z. (Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 2024)

  Gonimbrasia belina, known as the mopane worm, is a large edible caterpillar in tropical and subtropical regions. However, little is known about the bioecology of this species as influenced by its host trees. This study ...
• Total phenolic and flavonoid content of P. armata honey and propolis produced in Bomet, Kisii and Maralal, Kenya 

  Kegode, Timothy Mugodo; Mokaya, Hosea O.; Kiatoko, Nkoba (JSFA Reports, 2024)

  Bee products are gaining interest in the field of research due to their biochemical and nutritive properties. Honey bee products have been researched extensively but little has been done in regards to stingless bees. There ...
• Efficient agri-food waste valorization using mealworm (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) into nutrient-rich biomass for food and feed 

  John, P. Musembi; Eunice, A. Owino; Florence, A. Oyieke; Chrysantus, M. Tanga; Dennis, Beesigamukama; Sevgan, Subramanian; Xavier, Cheseto; James, P. Egonyu (Journal of Economic Entomology, 2024)

  The utilization of yellow mealworm, Tenebrio molitor (Linnaeus, Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), for food and feed is gaining interest globally. However, its production is hindered by expensive commercial diets. This study ...
• Effects of frass from larvae of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) and yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) on growth and insect resistance in field mustard (Brassica rapa): differences between insect species and frass treatments 

  Shaphan, Y. Chia; Joop, J. A. van Loon; Marcel, Dicke (Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 2024)

  Frass, a byproduct of insect rearing, has become popular for its potential use in sustainable agriculture. The rapid growth of insect production results in an increased frass output. This study examined the effects of frass ...
• Best practices for colony management: a neglected aspect for improving honey bee colony health and productivity in Africa 

  Beatrice, T. Nganso; Victoria, Soroke; Angelina, F. Osabutey; Christian, W. W. Pirk; Tino, Johansson; Ntirenganya, Elie; Z. Ngalo, Otieno-Ayayo; Mohammed, M. Ibrahim; N. N., Ndungu; Workneh, Ayalew; Abebe, J. Wubie; Geraud, C. Tasse Taboue; Sidonie, T. Famenij; Bridget, O. Bobadoye; Freweini, Assefa; Sevgan, Subramanian (Journal of Apicultural Research, 2024)

  Apiculture has a well-recognized role in enhancing food security by pollination services around the globe. Besides, apiculture is an extremely valuable income-generating and job-creating activity for millions of ...
• Effect of cooking methods on nutritional value and microbial safety of edible rhinoceros beetle grubs (Oryctes sp.) 

  Marliyn, W. Muthee; Fathiya, M. Khamis; Xavier, Cheseto; Chrysantus, M. Tanga; James, P. Egonyu (Heliyon, 2024)

  Although edible rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes sp.) larvae are popularly consumed in many countries worldwide, they are prepared using different methods such as boiling, roasting, toasting, and deep-frying, whose effect on ...
• Physicochemical properties of edible cricket oils: Implications for use in pharmaceutical and food industries 

  Dorothy, K. Murugu; Arnold, N. Onyango; Alex, K. Ndiritu; Dorothy, N. Nyangena; Isaac, M. Osuga; Xavier, Cheseto; Sevgan, Subramanian; Sunday, Ekesi; Chrysantus, M. Tanga (Future Foods, 2024)

  The prevailing global market demands locally produced, sustainable oils for biomedical applications. This study focused on evaluating the quality of cricket-derived oils and meals from Scapsipedus icipe Hugel, Tanga, and ...
• Inhibiting post-harvest perishability of edible beetle grubs (Oryctes spp) by blanching and pre-treatment with sodium metabisulphite and ascorbic acid 

  Zipporah, Wangari Maimba; John, N. Kinyuru; George, W. Wanjala; James, P. Egonyu (LWT, 2024)

  Although edible beetle grubs (Oryctes spp) are highly nutritious, post-harvest perishability limits their utilization in food processing. This study investigated the effects of blanching singly or in combination with either ...

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