Rearing silkworm F1 hybrids of bivoltine race in India.
Author of the article:DONG Zhan-Peng1, WU Ke-Jun1, YANG Wei1, DING Shan-Ming1, LUO Kun1, CHEN Song2, SHEN Zheng-Lun2, HUANG Ping1, YANG Wen1
Author's Workplace:1.Yunnan Meiyu Sericulture Science & Technique Development Co.Ltd. Mengzi661101, China; 2.The Sericultural Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agri
cultural Sciences,Mengzi661101, China
Key Words:silkworm; bivoltine race; F1 hybrid; India; field trial
Abstract:Four field trials for rearing bivoltine silkworm F1 hybrids had been done in South India during 2003 to 2004. A total 50 farmers in 30 villages were selected to rear these hybrids. The results showed that the growth of test races was slower tha