Evaluation of Mulberry Genotypes for Rearing Performance of Mulberry Silkworm Bombyx MoriL.

Authors

  • Shiferaw Temteme Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Tepi Agricultural Research Center, P O Box 34, Tepi
  • Dereje Tulu Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Tepi Agricultural Research Center, P O Box 34, Tepi
  • Melkam Aleme Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Tepi Agricultural Research Center, P O Box 34, Tepi
  • Ararsa Bogale Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Holeta Agricultural Research Center, P O Box 2003, Holeta
  • Kedir Shifa Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Holeta Agricultural Research Center, P O Box 2003, Holeta
  • Metasebia Terefe Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Melkassa Agricultural Research Center, P O Box, Melkassa
  • Esayas Mendesil Department of Horticulture and Plant Sciences, Jimma University College of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, P O Box 307, Jimma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1767

Keywords:

Mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori, mulberry genotype, rearing performance, leaf quality, cocoon yield

Abstract

The growth and development of mulberry silk worm Bombyx mori L. are based on the quality and quantity of mulberry leaves used as food, which, in turn, affects the quality and yield of the cocoons. This study was carried out to evaluate the mulberry genotype, Morus spp., and its feeding value in relation to the rearing performance in southwest Ethiopia. Seven genotypes of mulberry were evaluated in a randomized complete block design, and the suitability as feed also evaluated in a completely randomized design under laboratory conditions. Three replications were used in both field and laboratory conditions. Among the genotypes tested, the M-4 genotype demonstrated relatively better agronomic performance and mulberry silkworm rearing performance.

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Published

2024-04-01

How to Cite

Temteme, S., Tulu, D., Aleme, M., Bogale, A., Shifa, K., Terefe, M., & Mendesil, E. (2024). Evaluation of Mulberry Genotypes for Rearing Performance of Mulberry Silkworm <i>Bombyx Mori</i>L. Indian Journal of Entomology, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1767

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