This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Anaphe, Fagara, coan, Cricula, mussel and spider silks, detailing their biological origins, properties, traditional and modern uses and prospects for future research and development. Silk has long been valued as a luxurious...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i82295
The silkworm, Bombyx mori L., is a holometabolous insect of immense economic importance in sericulture. Its growth and development are closely regulated by hormonal control, particularly by the Juvenile Hormone (JH), which plays a key role in maintaining larval status and regulat...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i83644
Chemical residues in mulberry leaves, the sole food source for silkworms, can adversely affect silkworm health and silk production. This study evaluated the safety and impact of abamectin 1.9 % EC a novel insecticide and acaricide, sprayed on mulberry foliage for thrips and mites...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121831
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
An experiment was conducted to evaluate the impact of the dual-acting molecule Diafenthiuron 50% WP, with a specific focus on its compatibility with cocoon traits in silkworms. In present investigation, mulberry leaves were sprayed with Diafenthiuron 50% WP at a concentration of...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83399
Sericulture, the cultivation of silkworms for silk production, is a labour-intensive agro-based industry with immense potential for rural development and women empowerment in India. The country ranks second globally in silk production, with sericulture practiced across more than...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i93728
Mulberry is the sole food for silkworm, due to evergreen lush foliage which attracts several pests majorly thrips and mites. Management of these pests demands usage of chemicals. Exposure to the residue of pesticides in the mulberry could affect the growth of silkworm and quality...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73616
The study was conducted to evaluate the reeling and raw silk quality characteristics of new bivoltine double hybrids of Bombyx mori L. tolerant to high temperature and muscardine disease. Three double hybrids (B1 × B2) × FC1, (B1 × B4) × FC1 and FC2 × (B6 × B8) along with the con...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82689
The impact of pesticides on beneficial insects like silkworms has raised concerns in sericulture, as even sublethal doses of toxic substances can negatively affect silkworm reproduction. Consequently, it is crucial to evaluate the compatibility of chemicals for pest management in...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i42210
Mulberry (Morus spp.) is an economically vital perennial plant in sericulture, cultivated primarily for its foliage which serves as the exclusive food for the silkworm (Bombyx mori L.). Understanding floral morphology and reproductive biology is critical for the development of ef...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i83695
Mulberry (Morus spp.) fruits are a rich source of polyphenolic compounds, including anthocyanins, flavonoids and phenolic acids, which contribute to a broad spectrum of biological activities. These naturally occurring phytochemicals exhibit potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82821
Mulberry leaves exhibit potent antioxidant activity, making them an attractive base for functional beverages. The use of a combination of antioxidants has been shown to increase antioxidant activity compared to when used separately. In this study, a ready‑to‑drink flavour blended...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83354