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VOL. 9, ISSUE 12 (2024)
Comparative study on protein content and protease activity in (Pure Mysore & FC1 x FC2) races of silkworm Bombyx mori L. treated with chia seeds
Authors
Ameena Misba BA, Asiya Nuzhat F B
Abstract
Silk is called the queen of fibres due to its economic importance. Silk
production involves rearing of silkworm by feeding mulberry leaves Morus alba
which converts leaf protein into silk. The present study aims on the
supplementary effect of plant protein chia seeds fortified with mulberry leaves
of different concentrations (1, 1.5 and 2%w/v) on protein content and protease
enzyme activity in midgut of two races of silkworm Bombyx mori L.
multivoltine Pure Mysore (PM) and bivoltine double hybrid FC1 X FC2
race along with control. The chia seeds supplement were fed to silkworm from
hatching to pupation at 25±2⁰C with relative humidity of 75±5%. The protein
content and protease enzyme activity in midgut was estimated in fifth instar
from day 1st to till pupation in both the races. Results showed that
the total protein content and protease activity in the larva of midgut was
significantly high in silkworm reared with mulberry leaves fortified with the
protein supplement chia seeds. As well, silkworm larvae of the bivoltine double
hybrid race exhibited more positive response to supplementary protein than
compared to multivoltine race.
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Pages:34-39
How to cite this article:
Ameena Misba BA, Asiya Nuzhat F B "Comparative study on protein content and protease activity in (Pure Mysore & FC1 x FC2) races of silkworm <i>Bombyx mori </i>L. treated with chia seeds". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 12, 2024, Pages 34-39
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