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Evidence of ICTs Integration in Agricultural Extension Services, NA
Essential Laboratory Techniques of Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Physiology, paid
ID 18 Integrated Farming Systems: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Agriculture , NA
ID 25 Sustainable Rice Production: Research Perspectives on Water, Soil and Climate Resilience, NA
ID 24 Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges, NA
ID 27 Sustainable Livelihoods: Integrating agriculture with allied sectors for holistic rural development, NA
ID 26 Climate-Resilient Farming Practices: Adapting to climate change with innovative solutions, NA
ID 23 Terminalia arjuna Bark Powder: A Promising Feed Additive for Sustainable and Healthy Fish Production, NA
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ID 20 Sustainable Aquaculture: Concepts & Benefits, NA
ID 19 Innovations in Sustainable Aquaculture: Emerging Trends and Best Practices, NA
ID 28 Crop Defense Mechanisms: Insights into Biotic Stress Responses, NA
Cutting-Edge Research in Sericulture: Enhancing Productivity and Quality, free
Progress and Prospects in Cereal Crops Research, free
Aquaculture Reimagined: Modern Approaches to Sustainable Fish Farming, free
Integrated Pest Management: Advancement, Adoption and Ecological Challenges, free
Current Trends in the Diagnosis and Management of Plant Diseases, free
ID 17 Fruits & Plantation Crops Production and Management, NA
ID 16 Field Crops Production & Management, NA
ID 15 Modern Poultry Science: Integrating Genetics, Nutrition and Management, NA
ID 10 Cereal Diseases: Advanced Approaches for Diagnosis and Management, NA
ID 11 Integrative Mulberry Research: Genetics, Cultivation and Economic Potential, NA
ID 12 Next-Generation Smart Farming: AI Applications and Technological Advancements, NA
Enhancing Crop Resilience: Advances in Climate Smart Crop Production Technologies, free
ID 09 Biotechnological and Molecular Approaches in the Management of Biotic Stress in Plants, NA
ID 07 Integrated Pest Management: Advancement, Adoption and Ecological Challenges, NA
ID 08 New Dimensions in Molecular Entomology, NA
ID 05 Cutting-Edge Research in Sericulture: Enhancing Productivity and Quality, free
ID 04 Progress and Prospects in Oilseed Crops Research, free
ID 03 Progress and Prospects in Pulse Crop Research, free
ID 02 Progress and Prospects in Cereal Crops Research, free
Diseases of Pulses Crops and their Management Approaches, NA
A Hand Book of Aromatic and Essential Oil Yielding Plants of Eastern Uttar Pradesh: Botany, Essential Oil Chemistry and Medicinal Value, NA
Manual on Detection and Diagnosis of Plant Diseases , NA
Current Trends in Plant Health Management, paid
A Practical Manual on Soil, Water and Plant Analysis, paid
BeeKeeping: A Venture for Entrepreneurship, paid
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Silk, a term describing protein fibres secreted by arthropods, is recognized for its softness, luster, strength and durability, outstripping both natural and synthetic fibres. In India, 47 silkworm species are documented, with 24 from the North East region, where Eri silkworm culture thrives due to the abundance of castor plants. Six common Eri silkworm strains are identified: Greenish Blue Plain, Greenish Blue Spotted, Greenish Blue Zebra, Yellow Plain, Yellow Spotted and Yellow Zebra. Eri silkworm larvae, prepupae and pupae, combined with herbs and spices, provide a high-protein food source, presenting a promising alternative amidst rising cereal costs and enhancing food security in rural areas. Recent advances in molecular biology and biotechnology have the potential to significantly impact sericulture by improving silk yield, yarn quality and host plant characteristics. The application of synthetic juvenile hormones has led to notable improvements in larval development, silk gland weight and silk fibre output. However, challenges such as reduced biodiversity, declining wild silk moth populations and environmental fluctuations persist. India's diverse climatic conditions offer opportunities to exploit native silkworm races with valuable resistance genes. Addressing constraints in Eri silkworm rearing, including food scarcity, drought, insufficient training and market access, requires extensive conservation efforts, development of high-yield breeds and improved preservation techniques. Further research should focus on DNA fingerprinting, molecular characterization and transgenic technologies to optimize diets and enhance silkworm growth, ensuring a sustainable future for sericulture.
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Kalita, H., Pathak, M., Ningthoujam, K., Sahoo, B.K., Boruah, S., Sehgal, M., 2025. Eri silkworm: A potential commercial insect and its future prospects. In: Integrated Pest Management: Advancement, Adoption and Ecological Challenges. (Ed.) Sehgal, M. Biotica Publications, India. pp. 87-96. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54083/978-81-986377-3-4_06.
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