The effects of azadirachtin on the total glycogen and protein amounts of Galleria mellonella L. larvae

In this study, the effects of azadirachtin extract obtained from the kernels of ripe fruits, leaves, stems and flowers from Melia azedarach and Azadirachta indica were investigated on the glycogen and protein contents of Galleria mellonella L. larvae.Azadirachtin caused a reduction in protein and glycogen contents when 1.00, 2.00, 4.00 and 6.00 ml/100g concentrations of azadirachtin were incorporated into the diet of Galleria mellonella L.Diet containing 1.00, 2.00, 4.00 and 6.00 ml/100 g of azadirachtin decreased the percentage of protein contents compared with the control diet.While diets containing 1.00, 2.00 and 4.00 ml/100 g caused a decrease in the percentage of glycogen content. Diet containing 6 ml/100 g increased it compared with the control group.