A study was carried out to assess the effect of plant oils against the uzi fly (Exorista sorbillans Weidemann) and the mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori Louis), at three different concentrations: 0.2, 0.4, and 0.8 percent. Among the treatments, 0.8 % of neem (Azadirachta indica) oil...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91373
Sericulture is an agro based industry that includes production of raw silk by breeding, rearing of silkworm and cultivation of their host plants. The manufacture of various types of silk was the only emphasis of the traditional sericulture industry, and leftovers were typically d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i8432
This study aims to thoroughly investigate the biology of a significant endo-larval parasitoid of muga silkworms, Blepharipa sp. (Walker). The research was conducted both in the field, where muga silkworms were reared under net conditions with temperature, humidity and rainfall le...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2024/v39i92113
The management of aphid infestations, particularly by Lipaphis erysimi, remains a major challenge in the cultivation of Brassica juncea (Indian mustard), significantly affecting yield and oil quality. Conventional synthetic insecticides, although effective, pose serious environme...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i83690
Sericulture is an agro-based industry. It is based on cultivation of host plants, rearing of silkworms and production of silk. There are four types of commercial silkworm i.e., mulberry, eri, muga and tasar. Among them, mulberry is only monophagous and the rest are polyphagous. I...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i8431
The Sericulture industry is one of the major cottage industries producing higher income with lower input. The industry requires critical inputs like quality seed, quality feed, skilled labour with optimum environmental conditions for smooth running and higher production. Most of...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2024/v25i41122
The development of stress-tolerant crops through advanced biotechnological approaches is critical for enhancing global food security and sustainability in the face of climate change and increasing environmental stresses. Emerging tools such as CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and synthet...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i72200
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
The continuous evolution of seed technologies has not only revolutionised farming methods but has also brought forth ethical and environmental considerations of paramount importance. From the early days of selective breeding to the contemporary era of genetic engineering, seed te...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72592
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
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
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
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