Pest management in mulberry cultivation is a critical component of sustainable sericulture, as pest infestations directly influence leaf quality, silkworm health, and cocoon productivity. Conventional insecticides have been widely employed to manage pest outbreaks; however, their...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95722
Biochar has emerged as a multifunctional material with significant potential in soil health improvement, waste management, and carbon sequestration. Among the various biomass resources, mulberry residues generated from sericulture practices remain an underutilized feedstock despi...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8938
The silkworm (Bombyx mori) has emerged as a promising invertebrate model for biomedical research, providing an ethical, cost-effective, and practical alternative to vertebrate systems for preliminary drug screening and pharmacokinetic studies. Its conserved metabolic pathways, si...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i92908
Silkworms, particularly Bombyx mori, have long been recognized for their economic importance in sericulture, yet their molecular resilience to environmental xenobiotics remains a growing field of interest. This review comprehensively summarizes the current understanding of detoxi...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i91471
Background: Energy demand in recent decades has surged due to rapid industrialization, population growth, and lifestyle changes. In India, most people live in rural areas and depend on biomass fuel wood for energy, leading to a significant increase in the country's energy require...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i84989
This review collectively underscores the potential of probiotic supplementation as a strategy to improve gut health and optimize economic traits in silkworms. Probiotic supplementation has emerged as a promising strategy to improve the health, growth, and silk productivity of Bom...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i81613
As the global demand for sustainable, nutritious, and affordable protein sources continues to rise, silkworm pupae (SWP), once considered a sericultural by-product, have emerged as a promising alternative superfood for both human and animal nutrition. This review comprehensively...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i81803
Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the chemical characteristics of mulberry clonal genetic resources to assess their suitability as alternative raw materials for the pulp and paper industry in India, addressing the growing demand for wood-based feedstock. Study Design: A Completel...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i73316
Aims: This study aimed to assess the mechanical properties of five mulberry (Morus spp.) clonal genetic resources to identify superior candidates for diverse timber-based industrial applications. Study Design: The investigation employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with r...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i71372
Pebrine, a destructive disease in silkworms caused by the microsporidian Nosema bombycis, continues to pose a significant threat to global sericulture. Traditional detection methods, such as female moth microscopy (FMM), are often time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to ina...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62422
Mulberry wood, derived from Morus spp., is a versatile material with a rich history and a wide range of applications in various industries. This review paper explores into the comprehensive properties of mulberry wood, including its physical, mechanical, thermochemical, and chemi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63486
Recombinant proteins serve as essential components in medicine, diagnostics, and industrial biotechnology. While microbial and mammalian systems have traditionally dominated recombinant protein production, limitations in scalability, cost, and post-translational modifications hav...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82851
Understanding the intricacies of silkworm–host plant interactions is pivotal for advancing sustainable sericulture and improving silk productivity. This review comprehensively examines the behavioral, chemical, and molecular mechanisms governing host plant recognition and feeding...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81424
Tasar silkworm (Antheraea mylitta) pupal oil (TPO) is emerging as a novel biofunctional lipid with significant potential in food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the origin, extraction methods, physicochemical prop...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i81805
Muga silk, secreted by the semi-domesticated silkworm Antheraea assamensis, is a unique natural fiber indigenous to northeastern India, renowned for its golden luster, exceptional durability, and regional exclusivity. As global demand grows for sustainable and high-performance bi...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73627
Sericulture, an agro- based industry, generates substantial biodegradable waste, which, when repurposed, can significantly enhance mushroom production. This study explores the innovative transformation of sericultural waste into nutrient- rich substrates for mushroom cultivation,...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i51962
Aims: The present study evaluates the effects of integrated organic formulations involving Azospirillum, phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB), and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on soil chemical properties and macronutrient availability in Morus indica var. V1, and to examin...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i91619
Aims: To evaluate the effect of pelletized biofertilizer formulations on quantitative traits and economic feasibility of mulberry (Morus indica L. cv. V1) cuttings under pot culture conditions. Study Design: Factorial randomized complete block design (RCBD) with ten treatment com...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2025/v11i3558
Aims: The present study aimed to assess the impact of a liquid organic growth promoter comprising Orgafol, plant growth regulators (PGRs), and beneficial microbial inoculants (Azospirillum, Phosphobacteria, and VAM) on key physiological and biochemical traits of Morus indica cv....
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i75596
Abhigyan Rajkhowa, Monimala Saikia, Dipankar Brahma, Nilav Ranjan Bora, Rimpi Rani Saikia, Pankaj Lushan Dutta & Indrani Nath·Archives of Current Research International·2024
Communication involves the systematic and symbolic exchange of information between entities. In insects, the most significant form of communication occurs between members of the same species. Silkworms primarily utilize pheromones for communication. Bombykol, the sex pheromone re...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i6762