
Non-Mulberry Sericulture: Eri, Tasar and Muga Production and Practices
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| Author: | Damodhar G N, Karthik R, Abhishek T S, Aarushi Sharma and Kritika Sharma |
| ISBN 13: | 9788176226332 |
| Binding: | Hardbound |
| Language: | English |
| Year: | 2025 |
| Pages: | xiii+204pp., 23cm |
| Published On: | 30th November 2025 |
| Subject: | Botanical Science/Biodiversity |
About the Book
CONTENTS: Preface, PART I: Introduction to Non-Mulberry Sericulture, 1. Distribution, biodiversity and habitat of non-mulberry silkworms in India, 2. Voltinism, diapause and techniques to overcome dormancy in non-mulberry silkworms, 3. Types and classification of non-mulberry silkworms, PART II: Food Plants and Host Management, 4. Food plants of non-mulberry silkworms: cultivation and management, PART III: Rearing Techniques and Management, 5. Grainage techniques for Eri, Tasar and Muga silkworm egg production, 6. Rearing techniques for Eri Silkworms: early and late age management, 7. Rearing methods for Tasar Silkworms: Chawki and late age rearing, 8. Muga silkworm rearing technology and management practices, PART IV: Pests and Disease Management, 9. Pests and diseases of castor; tapioca and papaya: identification and control, 10. Pests and diseases of Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini): prevention and control, 11. Pests and diseases of Tasar Silkworm: diagnosis and management, 12. Pests and diseases of Muga Silkworms and their control strategies, 13. Integrated pest and disease management in non-mulberry silkworms, 14. Biology and life cycle of Eri, Tasar and Muga Silkworm, 15. Morphology and anatomical features of non-mulberry silkworms, 16. Tasar silkworms: biodiversity, distribution and eco-races of Tasar silkworms in temperate and tropical regions, 17. Eco races, and conservation of non-mulberry silkworms, PART V: Processing and Commercial Aspects, 18. Processing and value addition of non-mulberry silkworm cocoons, 19. The future of non-mulberry sericulture: sustainability and commercial prospects, Index.
