Keywords
Sericulture, Bombyx mori, Mulberry Cultivation, Non-Mulberry Silkworms, Silkworm Rearing Techniques, Silkworm Eggs Incubation, Grainage Operations, Silkworm Morphology,Silk Gland Anatomy, Moulting Management, Mulberry Pests and Diseases, Shoot and Shelf Feeding,Cocoon Harvesting, Mounting and Mountages, Reeling Equipment, Sericulture Disinfection Protocols, Life Stages of Silkworm, Cocoon Grading, Diseases of Silkworms,Silkworm Rearing InfrastructureSericulture: Skill Enhancement
authored by: Bhimasen Naik, Subhalaxmi Roy & Bijoy Kumar MishraLength: 152 mm | Breadth: 15 mm | Height: 229 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: 410 GMS
Sericulture: Skill Enhancement is a comprehensive guide that introduces students, researchers, and practitioners to the scientific and practical aspects of silk production, focusing on both mulberry and non-mulberry silkworm rearing systems. Rooted in traditional practices yet aligned with modern sericulture advancements, this book covers the entire silkworm life cycle, mulberry cultivation, and cocoon processing with a balance of theoretical detail and hands-on application.
Beginning with an overview of sericulture's importance and scope, the book explores key topics such as mulberry varieties, host plants, land preparation, pruning, and harvesting practices. It then delves into silkworm biology, including external morphology, silk gland anatomy, and feeding behavior.
Detailed chapters on rearing infrastructure, disinfection, grainage techniques, egg incubation, and moulting management guide readers through the systematic rearing of Bombyx mori L. Additional sections cover mounting, cocoon harvesting and grading, as well as diseases and pest control, making this text a complete resource for maintaining healthy silkworm colonies.
With coverage of silk reeling technology, rearing equipment, and post-harvest operations, the book is ideal for students in agricultural and sericulture programs, extension professionals, and entrepreneurs engaged in silk farming and rural development initiatives
1. Introduction to Sericulture
2. Mulberry Varieties
3. Host Plants of Non-Mulberry Silkworms
4. Preparation of Land, Planting Material and Planting of Mulberry
5. Pruning, Harvesting and Storage of Mulberry
6. Mulberry Pests and Diseases
7. Identification of Cocoons of Important Breeds
8. External Morphology of Life Stages of Bombyx mori L.
9. Study of Silk Glands and Digestive System of Bombyx mori L.
10. Disinfectants- Rearing Bed and General Disinfectants
11. Grainage Techniques
12. Study of Rearing House Plan and Equipment for Shoot Feeding and Shelf Rearing
13. Methods of Incubation of Silkworm Eggs and Brushing
14. Identification of Silkworm: Settling for Moult, at Moult and out of Moult
15. Bed Cleaning, Feeding and Spacing
16. Identification and Picking of Ripe Silkworms
17. Mounting, and Types of Mountages
18. Cocoon Harvesting and Grading
19. Diseases and Pests of Mulberry Silkworm
20. Study of Reeling Equipment