To ensure a continuous supply of Disease Free Layings (DFLs) of Muga silk and meet the annual demand of approximately 325-350 lakh DFLs, a seed linkage program has been initiated in the cooler regions of Kalimpong, West Bengal. This initiative aims to provide basic Muga seeds for...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54167
Quality seed production is considered the backbone of the sericulture industry. Eggs are the primary and fundamental component of Muga culture, so the production of quality eggs is imperative. For successful production of cocoon crops, an adequate quantity of good-quality eggs is...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i51994
Lepidopteran muga silkworm Antheraea assamensis belonging to Saturnidae is an economically important insect geographically endemic to Assam and the northeastern region of India. Like any other insect species, oviposition is one of the most vital aspects of A. assamensis as it all...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i52411
Muga silkworm (Antheraea assamensis Helfer) is endemic to North-Eastern India, and colour designates it as golden silk. From time immemorial, many ethnic and tribal groups have produced muga silk. Muga silk has a special status due to its natural golden-yellow colour. Semi-domes...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i242697
Muga, the golden silk, is the world’s costliest natural fiber, produced by the sericigenous insect Antheraea assamensis Helfer (Saturniidae: Lepidoptera). Among the host plants, Som (Persea bombycina Kost.) and Soalu (Litsea polyantha Roxb.) serve as primary food sources, while D...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i123937
Muga silkworm (Antheraea assamensis Helfer), renowned for its natural production of prized golden silk, is native to Assam and adjacent regions in North-Eastern India. However, outdoor rearing of Muga silkworms exposes them to environmental fluctuations year-round, resulting in s...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i52355
The significance of sericulture in rural economies is profound, as it not only secures livelihoods but also preserves cultural heritage and biodiversity. Across silk-producing nations, sericulture sustains rural communities by generating employment—particularly for women and marg...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44141