A soluble β-cyanoalanine synthase from the gut of the variegated grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (L.)

2007 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olugbenga Owolabi Ogunlabi ◽  
Femi Kayode Agboola
Keyword(s):  
Zonocerus Variegatus ◽  
Cyanoalanine Synthase ◽  
Variegated Grasshopper

scholarly journals Sexual Variations in Nutritive Value of Adult Variegated Grasshopper, Zonocerus variegatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
K.O ADEMOLU ◽  
S,C SALAMI ◽  
C.I IYEH ◽  
A.A ALADESIDA ◽  
A.O.I JODA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Zonocerus Variegatus ◽  
Variegated Grasshopper

Nutritive value of variegated grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (L.)

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
pp. 1269
Author(s):  
K.O. Ademolu ◽  
S.E. Salami ◽  
C.I. Iyeh ◽  
A.A. Aladesida ◽  
A.O. Joda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Zonocerus Variegatus ◽  
Variegated Grasshopper

Consumption of the variegated grasshopper in Africa: importance and threats

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kekeunou ◽  
J.L. Tamesse
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Zonocerus Variegatus ◽  
Rapid Population Growth ◽  
Crop Pest ◽  
Field Crops ◽  
Inorganic Substances ◽  
Continue Research ◽  
Salt And Pepper ◽  
Variegated Grasshopper

Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) is a crop pest widely distributed in Africa. It is an insecttraditionally consumed by humans in Africa. It is therefore important to make an inventory on the consumption of Z. variegatus in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses. This literature review shows that Z. variegatus is collected in field crops and fallows and is best consumed after being fried in red oil with salt and pepper. Z. variegatus consumption brings to the human body several organic and inorganic substances such as fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins. However, a cross-section of the African population do not consume Z. variegatus because consumption of this grasshopper is not part of their customs and/or because of rotten-odours rejected by this insect. When disturbed, it secretes a pungent smelly substance that can justify the rejection expressed against this insect bypredators. The rejection of this insect by predators raised the issue of its toxicity. The toxicity of Z. variegatus would be linked to the presence of alkaloids in the body of this grasshopper. Before the widespread consumption of this insect in our societies, it is important to continue research on: (1) the role of Z. variegatus as a vector (transmissionof diseases); and (2) its ability to poison animals and humans. The outcome of these researches, might enlightenus on the role this insect could play in the mismatch that exists today between rapid population growth in Africa and the availability of foods.

Zonocerus variegatus. [Distribution map].

1974 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Ivory Coast ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Central African Republic ◽  
Zonocerus Variegatus ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Upper Volta ◽  
Variegated Grasshopper

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Zonocerus variegatus (L.) (Orthopt., Acrididae) (Variegated Grasshopper). Host Plants: Cacao, cassava, citrus, cotton, maize, breadfruit, oil palm, rubber and yams. Information is given on the geographical distribution in AFRICA, Angola, Burundi, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Republic, Dahomey, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Spanish, Guinea, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Upper Volta, Zaire.

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