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I. Course Title
: Silkworm Rearing Technology
II. Course Code
: SER 510
III. Credit Hours
: 1+1
IV. Why this course ?
Silkworm rearing is the main contributing factor and plays a major role in quality
cocoon production. It is important to know the different silkworm rearing methods
for rearing young and late-age silkworms. The knowledge on scientific methods
starting from egg incubation, black boxing, brushing, young age rearing, late age
rearing, mounting of ripe silkworms, maintenance of environmental conditions
during silkworm rearing, care during mounting, etc., is very important for sericulture
experts to lead the sericulture community with a scientific and technical expertise.
V. Aim of the course
The course is designed with the aim of equipping the PG students with the best
scientific knowledge and technical expertise in the field of silkworm rearing
technology, different methods/ techniques involved in silkworm rearing, maintenance
of environmental condition during rearing, etc., for quality silkworm production
inturn contributing to the economy of individual farmer.
The course is organised as follows:
No.
Block
Units
1.
Planning for silkworm rearing
I
Planning for chawki rearing and late age
silkworm rearing
II
Disinfection and disinfectants
III Mulberry leaf preservation
IV Incubation of silkworm eggs
2.
Silkworm rearing
I
Early instar silkworm rearing
II
Late age silkworm rearing
3.
Mounting, harvesting and
I
Mounting of ripe worms and cocoon
marketing of silk cocoons
marketing
III Comparison of different rearing methods
VI. Theory
BLOCK 1: Planning for silkworm rearing
Unit 1:
Planning for chawki rearing and late age silkworm rearing
Planning for rearing, criteria to be considered for rearing, plan of

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Sericulture