Information regarding the nature of gene action controlling the yield and its related traits is crucial for designing an effective breeding strategy. With this aim, a study was carried out to assess the genetic control and variation among lines and testers for seedling attributes...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81395
Mulberry (Morus spp.), a multipurpose medicinal plant, exhibits a wide array of pharmacological activities across its various parts—leaves, fruits, twigs and roots—making it a promising candidate for functional foods and therapeutic applications. Rich in bioactive compounds such...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81396
Sericulture is an agro-industrial endeavour that aims to produce silk thread and textile goods from the cocoons of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. Silk primarily consists of two proteins, fibroin and sericin, which represent 75 and 25 percent, respectively. These proteins have wides...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i92309
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is one of the most important cruciferous vegetables globally, valued for its nutritional richness and economic significance. However, production suffers heavy losses due to a diverse complex of insect pests, notably diamondback moth (Plut...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i91482
Mulberry is an economically important crop in sericulture industry, as it provides the only food source for the silkworm (Bombyx mori L.). Despite its importance, traditional methods of propagation like stem cuttings and grafting have several limitations including low success rat...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i82284
Spider silk has emerged as one of the most remarkable natural protein fibres with exceptional mechanical and biological properties positioning it as a highly promising biomaterial in biomedical and tissue engineering. Its unique combination of high tensile strength, elasticity, t...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81460
Mulberry (Morus spp.) is a key perennial crop cultivated primarily for its leaves, which serve as the sole food for silkworms. The productivity of mulberry varies widely across different agro-climatic environments due to Genotype x Environment (G x E) interactions, posing a chall...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81417