Question
Describe sericulture in brief.
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Answer
- Sericulture is the practice of rearing silkworms for the production of silk.
- The silkworm (Bombyx mort) is reared for obtaining best quality of silk called mulberry silk. Tussar silk and Eri silk are other varieties of silk which are inferior to the mulberry silk.
- Larvae of silkworm are fed on the mulberry leaves. Quality and quantity of silk depends on the quality of mulberry leaves.
- These larvae are reared, developed and well looked after by the skilful labour keeping a constant watch.
- Silkworm larvae may be infected by protozoans, viruses and fungi. Ants, crows, birds, and other predators are ready to attack these insects, hence the cages of these larvae must be managed to prevent predators attack.
- Silk is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm.
- Sericulture is an age old practice and can be started with low investment and small space. It requires scientific knowledge and skill. Disabled, older and handicapped people also can practise it.
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