Biological evaluation of protein quality of wheat as affected by insect infestation

摘要: Abstract Protein quality of wheat grains having 25%, 50% and 75% infestation caused by mixed populations Trogoderma granarium Everts Rhizopertha dominica Fabricius was biologically evaluated rat growth nitrogen balance studies. Feeding a diet containing insect-infested grain (50% 75%) resulted in marked decreases food intake, body weight gain, efficiency ratio, protein absorption, biological value, net utilization dry matter digestibility. These parameters showed negative association with levels. However, 25% level did not affect the significantly.