Chitosan, a biodegradable biopolymer traditionally sourced from crustaceans, has growing significance in the food, biomedical and environmental sectors. However, concerns over allergenicity, heavy metal contamination and seasonal availability necessitate alternative sources. Silk...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81464
Mulberry (Morus alba L.) serves as the exclusive host plant for the silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) and is cultivated mainly for its nutritious foliage. However, leaf yield and quality are adversely impacted by several soil-borne pathogens, with root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognit...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81401
Mulberry silkworm has a distinctive role in many of the discoveries which explained the role of the endocrine organs in insect growth and development. Hormones exert specific actions on the growth and development of silkworms, making them advantageous tools for manipulation in se...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i7841
The sericulture industry, despite its cultural and economic importance, remains constrained by fragmented supply chains, limited traceability, and opaque practices that undermine sustainability and authenticity. As global markets increasingly demand verifiable, ethically sourced...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81430
Sericulture relies fundamentally on the nutritional quality of mulberry (Morus spp.) leaves, the exclusive feed for the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. In recent years, efforts have intensified to improve cocoon yield and silk quality through strategic nutritional enrichment of mulberry...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81418