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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Potential of Natural Dyes in Artificial Diet Formulation for Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini): A review
Authors
Revati Sharma, Sunita Arya, Neelu Kambo
Abstract
The Eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan)
represents a significant non-mulberry silk producer with immense economic
potential in the sericulture industry. Through benefits including year-round
rearing, controlled nutritional supplementation, and cost-effectiveness,
artificial food formulation has become a viable substitute for natural host
plant feeding. Because of their bioactive qualities, which include growth
promoting, antibacterial, and antioxidant effects, natural dyes originating
from plant, microbial, and animal sources offer unique functional ingredients
that could improve the quality of artificial diets. This thorough analysis
looks at the state of artificial diet development for Eri silkworms,
investigates the biochemical characteristics and possible uses of natural dyes
in diet formulation, and talks about the ways in which these substances may
affect cocoon parameters, silk quality, larval growth, and development. A
sustainable method of increasing the rearing efficiency of Eri silkworms while
preserving environmental compatibility and possibly raising the commercial
value of Eri silk products is the use of natural dyes into artificial diets.
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Pages:33-39
How to cite this article:
Revati Sharma, Sunita Arya, Neelu Kambo "Potential of Natural Dyes in Artificial Diet Formulation for Eri Silkworm (<i>Samia ricini</i>): A review". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 33-39
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