Effect of temperature and relative humidity on spinning behaviour of silkworm (Bombyx mori.L).
The rate of spinning of silkworm larva (Bombyx mori.L) was slow at 22 degrees C and fast at 38 degrees C. The time taken for completion of cocoon was longest at 98 +/- 2% and least at 40 +/- 2% RH. However, good quality cocoons were spun at 22 degrees C and 65 +/- 5% RH, hence it would be advantageous to maintain this temperature and relative humidity at the time of cocoon spinning in the case of CB race of silkworm.
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Department of Life Science, Kuvempu University, Jnanasahyadri, Shimoga 577 451, India.
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D000818:Animals; D012831:Bombyx / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D006813:Humidity; D007814:Larva / Q000502:physiology; D013696:Temperature