Summary
One component of the group of vitamines required for the normal development of the larvæ ofTribolium confusum can be fully replaced by synthetic pteroyl glutamic acid (folic acid) at a level of 0,2γ per gram of diet. At least one further unknown factor contained in yeast is necessary.
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Grob, C.A., Brunner, T. Der Vitaminbedarf des amerikanischen ReismehlkäfersTribolium confusum Duval. Experientia 2, 449–450 (1946). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02153594
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