Rearing Performance of Oak Tasar Silkworm, Antheraea Proyeli J on Different Host Plants in Himachal Pradesh
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The studies on rearing performance of Antheraea pryoeli, a silkworm of oak tasar was conducted by feeding with three different host plants viz., Quercus incana, Q. serrata and Q. semicarpifolia during 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2021-22.The rearing was conducted during the year 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2021-22 and it was observed that Quercus incana, Q. serrata are better than Q. semicarpifolia for rearing of A. pryoeli in Himachal Pradesh.Economic parameters such as cocoons per dfl were found highest in case of Quercus incana (61.35 & 23.58) and Q. serrata (41.44 & 33.04) during 2021-22 and 2018-19 respectively as compared to Q. semicarpifolia (22.18 & 18.01).At the same time other parameters like cocoon weight , shell weight and shell ratio were recorded higher in Q. semicarpifolia & Quercus incana as compared to Q. serrate during the year 2018-19 & 2019-20.The shortest average larval period of 36 & 35 days were recorded when the worms feed on Q. serrata foliage during 2018-19 & 2019-20.
Source: PLANT ARCHIVES
Authors: Jagadajyoti Binkadakatti, Vishal Mittal, A. S. Verma, N. B. Chowdary
Institution: Central Tasar Research & Training Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4401485394