A Study on the Rearing Performance of the Muga Silkworm, Antheraea assamensis, Helfer on the Basis of The Different Host Plant.
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The Muga Silkworm, Antheraea assamensis is a polyphagous insect having many host plants. The quality and quantity of the pupation and silk content are greatly determined by the avaibility of the plants, the nutritional level of the leaves along with the growing conditions of the particular area. The study was conducted by feeding the Silkworm with its two primary host plants, Persea bombycina (Som) and Litsea monopetala (Soalu) to draw a quantitative estimate on the rearing performance of the two host plants. It was seen that the male and female larval weight was more in case of Soalu plant which can be attributed to the greater moisture content of the plant. The male and female shell weight was greater in case Som plant. In case of cocoon weight, Som fed males had heavier cocoons whereas Soalu fed females had heavier cocoon. The ERR was more for the silkworms fed with Som plant.
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