Anna Kaushik, Prety Rekha Narzary, Manasee Hazarika Ahmed, Akash Neog Thengal, Sukanya Saikia & Dhruba Jyoti Kalita·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Bombyx mori, the domesticated silkworm, relies on a robust innate immune system to defend against microbial threats, and a central component of this defense is the production of antimicrobial peptides. These short, cationic molecules provide broad protection through multiple mech...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9996
Sericulture, centred on the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori, is a millennia-old agro-based industry now facing challenges from climate variability, pathogen outbreaks, and the limitations of conventional breeding. Recent advances in molecular biology have revolutionised silkworm re...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i91519
Mulberry (Morus spp.), a plant long revered in traditional medicine, has emerged as a promising source of functional nutrients and pharmacologically active compounds. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of mulberry’s taxonomy, distribution, nutritional and phytochemica...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62452
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
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
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
Jugabrat Sarma, Dipankar Brahma, Prety Rekha Narzary, Abhigyan Rajkhowa, Santanu Kaushik Bora, Dhiraj Saikia & Bitopan Das·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2024
Sericulture, specifically eri silk production, plays a crucial role in sustainable rural development and employment generation. This study investigated the constraints faced tapioca cultivation and eri rearing in Udalguri district, Assam. Primary data were collected from 120 resp...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62032
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