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16 articles for “silkworm”
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The Utilization of Seriwastes (Excreta of Silkworm Larvae, Litter of mulberry leaves in rearing bed, dead larvae and dead pupae of Silkworm) for Biomass and Protein Contents of Black Soldier Fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (L).
Abstract: AbstractAttempt deals with rearing of Black Soldier Fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (L) reared on Excreta of Silkworm Larvae, Litter of mulberry leaves in rearing bed, dead larvae and dead pupae of Silkworm. The larval weight of BSF of the control group (Reared on Poultry Feed), first group (reared on Excreta of Silkworm), second group (reared on Litter of mulberry leaves in rearing bed of Silkworm Larvae), third group (reared on …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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Silkworm Growth and Silk Yield under Changing Climatic Conditions: Challenges and Adaptations
Abstract: Climate change is emerging as a critical factor affecting agriculture and sericulture industries worldwide. Rising global temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and the growing frequency of extreme weather events present ever challenges to the growth and productivity of silkworms (Bombyx mori L.). Silkworms are extremely sensitive to environmental conditions like temperature, humidity, and photoperiod, all altered by climate change. Higher temperatures can accelerate silkworm metabolism, reduce silk yield, and increase susceptibility …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Common Diseases of Silkworm and Their Management – A Comprehensive Overview
Abstract: Silkworms (Bombyxmori L.), pivotal to the sericulture industry, are susceptible to various diseases that significantly impact cocoon production and quality. Common silkworm diseases include viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoan infections. Prominent viral diseases, such as nuclear polyhedrosis (NPV) and cytoplasmic polyhedrosis (CPV) often cause mass mortality in larvae. Bacterial diseases, like flacherie, are typically induced by poor hygiene and environmental stress. Fungal infections, including muscardine caused by Beauveria bassiana, proliferate …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Pros and Cons of Adopting Artificial Diet for Silkworms
Abstract: Silkworms (Bombyx mori L.) were renowned for their ability to produce silk fibers and have played an essential role in the textile industry for thousands of years. Traditionally, these insects have been raised on mulberry leaves which provide them with the necessary nutrients to grow and spin silk. However, in recent years, advancements in agricultural and industrial practices have led to the development of artificial diets for silkworms. These synthetic …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Changes of Super Oxide Dismutase Activity in Hemolymph, Hemocytes and Fat Body of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Challenged by Micrococcus luteus and Escherichia coli
Abstract: The hemolymph, hemocytes and fat body of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. were determined for superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity following bacteria Micrococcus luteus and Escherichia coli challenged using a photochemical assay system consisting of methionine, riboflavin, and p-nitro blue tetrazolium. The in vitro reduction of nitro blue tetrazolium by superoxide to formazan was measured spectrophotometrically in Bombyx Mori. Hemolymph, hemocytes and fat body were in response to various immune elicitors. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 Read article
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Efficiency of Garamycin for the Control of Bacterial Disease: Flacherrie in the Larval Instars of Silkworm, Bombyx mori (L) (Race: Double Hybrid)
Abstract: Flacherrie, the bacterial disease is the most significant parameter associated with the loss of silk yield. The loss of appetite; discharge watery feces and vomiting are the common symptoms of infection of bacteria to the larval instars of silkworm, Bombyx mori (L). The present attempt is dealing with utilization of antibiotic compound for the control of bacterial disease: flacherrie in the larval instars of silkworm, Bombyx mori (L) (Race: Bivoltine …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Defensive Mechanisms and Key Strategies with Its Specified Role in Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)
Abstract: Silkworms (Bombyx mori L.) possess a variety of defense mechanisms that play a vital role in protecting them against microbial infections and environmental stressors. These defense systems are primarily innate, relying on cellular and humoral responses. Cellular defenses include hemocytes which are responsible for processes like phagocytosis, encapsulation, and nodule formation. Humoral responses involve the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMP’s), such as cecropins, moricins, and lysozymes, which target invading pathogens. …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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The Aqueous Solution of Antibiotics Norfloxacin for Total Protein Contents in the Fifth Instar Larvae of Silkworm, Bombyx mori (L) (Double Hybrid Race) [(CSR2XCSR27)] x [(CSR6XCSR26)].
Abstract: The quality of food material supplied decide the quality of silky cocoon spun by the larval instars of silkworm, Bombyx mori (L). The present attempt deals with utilization of aqueous solution of Norfloxacin for treating the leaves of mulberry, Morus alba (L). Two concentrations of Norfloxacin were selected for the attempt. Two concentrations of Norfloxacin include 50 mg per liter (50 ppm) and 100 mg per liter (100 ppm). The …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Topical Application of Acetone Solution of Cucurbitacin-A at 48 Hours After the Fourth Moult on the Parameters of Cocoon Spinned by Mature fifth instar larvae of Silkworm, Bombyx mori (L) [Race: Double Hybrid - (CSR6 x CSR26) x CSR2 x CSR27)].
Abstract: The topical application of acetone solution of Cucurbitacin-A at 48 hours after the fourth moult to the fifth instared larvae of silkworm, Bombyx mori (L) [Race: Double Hybrid - (CSR6 x CSR26) x CSR2 x CSR27)] was found significant influence on the parameteres of the silk cocoon and silk fibre. The weight of whole cocoon (deflossed), silk shell weight, weight of pupa and silk shell percentage or ratio in the …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Innovations in Sericulture: A Review of IoT and AI-Based Monitoring Systems
Abstract: Sericulture is a science which deals with the rearing of silkworms and production of silk. In India most of the rural livelihood is sericulture and is the base for financial, social, political, and intellectual advancements and upliftment since. Silk is called the queen of textiles due to its glittering luster, softness, elegance, durability, and tensile properties. There exist several commercial species of silkworms, yet the commonly used one is bombyx …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Impact of Specially Prepared Food on Indian Big Carp Growth in West Bengal, India’s Cooch Behar District
Abstract: This four-year longitudinal study (2008–2012) in the Cooch Behar District of West Bengal, India, utilized on-farm ponds to evaluate the comparative growth performance of Indian Major Carps (IMCs) – Catla catla, Labeo rohita, and Cirrhinus mrigala – when subjected to four distinct supplementary feed formulations: fishmeal (A), soybean meal (B), silkworm pupae (C), and mustard oilcake (D). The experimental design contrasted treated ponds receiving formulated feed against control ponds relying …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Types of Fungi Species Attacking Mulberry, Symptoms, and Their Interaction
Abstract: Mulberry trees (Morus spp.) are essential in sericulture since their leaves are the primary source of nutrition for silkworms (Bombyx mori L.). The cultivation of mulberry trees has long been integral to the silk industry, particularly in countries like China, India, and Japan. However, like all agricultural crops, mulberry trees are vulnerable to a variety of pests and pathogens including fungi. Fungal diseases can have a profound impact on mulberry …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 51–56 Read article
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New Wine in Old Wineskin: Progressive Development of Genomic Editing in Bombyx mori
Abstract: The Bombyx mori insect emerging from lepidopteran family is exploited as an important remunerative specie, vis-a-vis as a model organism for scientific findings. It is unequivocally a primal insect model in which genomic altering tool was used to establish a gene function in vitro. A significant milestone in Bombyx genetics is evidenced by contemporary advancement in germline transformation and whole-genome sequencing, producing genetically engineered silkworms (new wine in an old …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Tasar Sericin from Different Ecological Regions of India
Abstract: Sericin is a by-product of the silk industry, has gained attention for its bioactive properties, and ability to scavenge free radicals for protecting cells from oxidative damage, and different climatic conditions may influence the biochemical properties of the sericin. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of tasar sericin extracted from silkworms reared in diverse ecological regions of India. South Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 70–76 Read article
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Olfactory Intelligence in Bio-Hybrid UAVs: Integrating Living Lepidoptera Sensors for High-Precision Environmental Monitoring
Abstract: Autonomous aerial systems still face major challenges when attempting to locate airborne volatile organic compounds because many conventional gas sensors react slowly and cannot reliably follow turbulent chemical plumes. To address this limitation, a bio-hybrid sensing approach was explored using the antenna of the silkworm moth, Bombyx mori, as a natural chemical detector. The antenna was connected to an Electroantennogram (EAG) system that converts biological nerve signals into digital signals …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Chemical Constituents and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Activity of Aqueous Fraction of the Leaves of Morus alba L. from Vietnam
Abstract: The mulberry has been widely cultivated to feed silkworms. The leaves of mulberry have been used in traditional medicine as an analgesic, antitussive, cathartic, diuretic. In this study we have isolated three compounds (LC1-3) by chromatographic methods from the Mulberry leaves (Morus alba L.) collected in Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam. These compounds were identified as: Kaempferol-3,7-di-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (LC1), 7,4’-dihydroxy-5,3’-dimethoxyflavone (LC2), (S)-5,5’,7-trihydroxy-2’,4’-dimethoxy-6-methylflavanone (LC3). Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, including MS …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–17 Read article