Wesson's Salt Mixture for Insect Diet
₹7,999.00
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Cost is for one KG. Mixture contains following salts; Calcium Carbonate, Ferric Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate Monobasic, Sodium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate Copper Sulfate, Manganous Sulfate Potassium, Aluminum Sulfate Potassium Iodide, and Sodium Fluoride
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Wesson's Salt Mixture (WSM) is an essential component in the formulation of artificial diets for insect rearing, providing a balanced mix of critical inorganic nutrients that insects require for optimal growth and development. This mixture ensures that diets are nutritionally complete, preventing deficiencies that could lead to stunted growth, developmental abnormalities, or increased mortality. By supplying essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, WSM supports various physiological functions, including molting, enzyme activity, osmoregulation, and nerve transmission, thereby enhancing reproductive success and longevity in insects. Its standardized composition facilitates consistency in experimental research and practical applications, making it easier to reproduce results and adjust formulations to meet species-specific needs. Widely used in the rearing of model organisms, biological control agents, and in conservation programs, WSM's role is pivotal in promoting the health and effectiveness of insects in both scientific and applied contexts. The components of WSM salt mixture and the benefits of individual component of the mixture;
- Calcium Phosphate: Essential for exoskeleton formation and muscle function.
- Magnesium Sulfate: Important for enzyme activity and muscle function.
- Potassium Chloride: Crucial for maintaining osmotic balance and nerve function.
- Sodium Chloride: Important for osmotic balance and nerve function.
- Ferric Phosphate: Necessary for oxygen transport and metabolic processes.
- Manganese Sulfate: Important for enzyme activation.
- Zinc Sulfate: Essential for growth and enzyme function.
- Copper Sulfate: Necessary for the formation of hemocyanin and other proteins.