Pros and Cons of Adopting Artificial Diet for Silkworms

Year : 2024 | Volume : | : | Page : –
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Ramya Harika K,

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Karthick Mani Bharathi,

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Susikaran S,

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Kiruthika C,

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Vasanth V,

  1. Teaching Assistant, Sri Swaminathan Polytechnic College of Agriculture, Guntur, Andhra pradesh, India
  2. Student, Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Student, Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. Student, Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

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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 diets are designed to simulate the nutrients found in mulberry leaves thus providing a potentially more efficient and scalable solution for sericulture. The shift towards artificial diets has sparked significant debate among researchers, sericulturists and farmers, as they weigh the potential advantages and disadvantages. This article explores the pros and cons of adopting artificial diets for silkworms thus analysing the impact on silkworm growth, silk production and the broader sericulture industry. By examining these factors, we can better understand whether artificial diets can become a viable alternative to traditional mulberry feeding methods.

Keywords: Artificial diets, Cocoon quality assessment, Mulberry leaf alternatives, Production efficiency, Sericulture innovation, Silkworm rearing

How to cite this article:
Ramya Harika K, Karthick Mani Bharathi, Susikaran S, Kiruthika C, Vasanth V. Pros and Cons of Adopting Artificial Diet for Silkworms. International Journal of Insects. 2024; ():-.
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Ramya Harika K, Karthick Mani Bharathi, Susikaran S, Kiruthika C, Vasanth V. Pros and Cons of Adopting Artificial Diet for Silkworms. International Journal of Insects. 2024; ():-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/iji/article=2024/view=0

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