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VOL. 10, ISSUE 7 (2025)
Silkworm performance and silk quality under combined industrial effluents and urban sewage water irrigation
Authors
Sanjay GB, Asiya Nuzhat FB
Abstract
The viability of sericulture is intrinsically linked to the well-being
of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L., and the nutritive value of mulberry
leaves, its exclusive food source. This research investigates the impact of
combined industrial effluent and urban sewage water irrigation on mulberry
plants, focusing on the resultant physiological and economic characteristics of
the FC1×FC2 bivoltine hybrid silkworm. Utilizing V-1 mulberry plants, the study
employed effluent irrigation at various concentrations (25%, 50%, 75%, and
100%), with borewell water as a control to assess the silkworms' performance,
evaluating crucial metrics such as larval weight, cocoon weight, shell weight,
shell ratio, pupal weight, filament length, denier, and Renditta. The findings
indicated a biphasic, concentration-dependent response. Specifically, lower effluent
concentrations significantly improved larval development and silk production,
potentially attributable to advantageous micronutrients present in diluted
effluents. Conversely, exposure to 100% effluent concentration resulted in a
marked reduction across all measured parameters, suggesting the presence of
toxicological stressors. This study underscores the complex role of effluents,
acting as both potential growth promoters and inhibitors in silkworm
cultivation. It highlights the necessity for refined effluent management
strategies and further investigation to pinpoint specific pollutants affecting
sericulture, providing essential insights for enhancing silk production in
regions impacted by effluent while simultaneously fostering environmentally sustainable
sericulture practices.
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Pages:67-70
How to cite this article:
Sanjay GB, Asiya Nuzhat FB "Silkworm performance and silk quality under combined industrial effluents and urban sewage water irrigation". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 7, 2025, Pages 67-70
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