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VOL. 10, ISSUE 12 (2025)
Evaluation of honey induced nutritional modulation on larval energetics and economic performance in Bombyx mori L. (FC1 × FC2)
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Shiva Kumar B, Sanjana M, Thippeswamy L, Bhavani M
Abstract
Silkworm Bombyx mori L. the backbone of global silk production,
shows significant improvements in growth and silk yield when its diet is
nutritionally enriched. Honey contains rapidly assimilable carbohydrates, amino
acids, vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds that enhance digestive
metabolism and silk gland activity in the silkworm. The present study evaluated
the effects of 1%, 2% and 3% honey-enriched mulberry leaves on larval
energetics and economic traits of the bivoltine hybrid FC1 × FC2. Significantly
improvements were observed in all treated groups, with 2% honey producing the
highest cocoon weight (2.30 g), shell percentage (22.20 %), filament length
(1400 m), renditta (5.05 kg) and fecundity (865 eggs). While 3% honey yielded
the greater larval (4.78 g) and pupal weights (1.78 g), it did not translate
into proportional gains in silk traits. The results indicate a physiological
threshold wherein moderate honey supplementation (2%) achieves optimal nutrient
assimilation and silk gland efficiency. These findings support honey as an
accessible, natural nutritional enhancer to improve biological and commercial
performance of bivoltine hybrids in sericulture.
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Pages:43-46
How to cite this article:
Shiva Kumar B, Sanjana M, Thippeswamy L, Bhavani M "Evaluation of honey induced nutritional modulation on larval energetics and economic performance in <i>Bombyx mori</i> L. (FC1 × FC2)". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 12, 2025, Pages 43-46
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