Sericin, a globular protein derived from the silkworm Bombyx mori, is gaining considerable attention in the cosmetic industry due to its multifunctional bioactive properties. Traditionally discarded during silk degumming, sericin has demonstrated excellent potential as an ingredi...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82777
Rubi Sut, Priyangana Chetia, N. Keerthika, B. S. Ravishankar, Prasanna Dasari, Purra Anuradha, P.S. Rajani & Chandan Kumar Panigrahi·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
The silkworm, Bombyx mori, is one of the most economically important insects owing to its exclusive ability to produce high-quality silk fibres that support the global sericulture industry. Genetic improvement of silkworm has been a primary objective of sericulture research for d...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94367
Background: Sericulture depends on high-quality mulberry leaves, but weed infestation significantly reduces yield by competing for resources and harboring pests. Effective weed management is crucial to improve leaf production and raw silk yield. Aims: To comprehensively synthesiz...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2671
Silkworms are economically and biologically significant insects widely cultivated for silk production. While genetic and nutritional research has long shaped traditional sericulture, recent advances in microbiome science have uncovered the crucial roles that gut microbial communi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i8978
Sericulture is transitioning from a traditional craft to a technology-driven industry in response to climate challenges and market demands. This review highlights recent innovations integrating biotechnology, nanotechnology, and climate-smart practices to enhance silk productivit...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73618
Polyamines, specifically putrescine, spermidine, and spermine—are low molecular weight aliphatic cations that play essential roles in cellular growth, DNA stabilization, protein synthesis, and stress tolerance across biological systems. In the context of sericulture, recent studi...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i91474
Silk retains global importance as a premium, eco-friendly fibre, with India positioned as the second-largest producer after China. This review examines India’s status within the global silk market, highlighting production and trade patterns, structural strengths, and competitiven...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81397
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-based sericulture relies on high-quality leaf production, which demands intensive nutrient management and careful soil stewardship. Conventional chemical fertilizers, while effective in boosting leaf biomass, often lead to nutrient losses, soil degradation, and environme...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10956
Galls are unusual swellings or outgrowths of plant tissues that result from the activity of various organisms such as insects, mites, fungi, and bacteria. These structures arise due to chemical and mechanical stimuli that disrupt the plant’s hormonal balance, particularly involvi...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82808