Non Mulberry Sericulture: Eri, Tasar and Muga Production and Practices

Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction to Non-Mulberry Sericulture. 1. Distribution, biodiversity and habitat of non-mulberry silkworms in India. 2. Voltinism, diapause and techniques to overcome dormancy in non-mulberry silkworms. 3. Types and classification of non-mulberry silkworms. Part II: Food Plants and Host Management. 4. Food plants of non-mulberry silkworms: cultivation and management. Part III: Rearing Techniques and Management. 5. Grainage techniques for Eri, Tasar and Muga silkworm egg production. 6. Rearing techniques for Eri Silkworms: early and late age management. 7. Rearing methods for Tasar Silkworms: Chawki and late age rearing. 8. Muga silkworm rearing technology and management practices. Part IV: Pests and Disease Management. 9. Pests and diseases of castor; tapioca and papaya: identification and control. 10. Pests and diseases of Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini): prevention and control. 11. Pests and diseases of Tasar Silkworm: diagnosis and management. 12. Pests and diseases of Muga Silkworms and their control strategies. 13. Integrated pest and disease management in non-mulberry silkworms. 14. Biology and life cycle of Eri, Tasar and Muga Silkworm. 15. Morphology and anatomical features of non-mulberry silkworms. 16. Tasar silkworms: biodiversity, distribution and eco-races of Tasar silkworms in temperate and tropical regions. 17. Eco races, and conservation of non-mulberry silkworms. Part V: Processing and Commercial Aspects. 18. Processing and value addition of non-mulberry silkworm cocoons. 19. The future of non-mulberry sericulture: sustainability and commercial prospects. Index.