Indian Journal of Entomology

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  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 87
  • Issue: 2

Evaluation of Mulberry Genotypes for Rearing Performance of Mulberry Silkworm Bombyx Mori L.

  • Author:
  • Shiferaw Temteme1, Dereje Tulu1, Melkam Aleme1, Ararsa Bogale2, Kedir Shifa3, Metasebia Terefe3, Esayas Mendesil4,*
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Published Online: Sep 25, 2025
  • Page Number: 229 to 233

1Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Tepi Agricultural Research Center, P O Box 34, Tepi, Ethiopia

2Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Holeta Agricultural Research Center, P O Box 2003, Holeta, Ethiopia

3Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Melkassa Agricultural Research Center, P O Box, Melkassa, Ethiopia

4Department of Horticulture and Plant Sciences, Jimma University, College of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, P O Box 307, Jimma, Ethiopia

Abstract

The growth and development of mulberry silk worm Bombyx mori L. are based on the quality and quantity of mulberry leaves used as food, which, in turn, affects the quality and yield of the cocoons. This study was carried out to evaluate the mulberry genotype, Morus spp., and its feeding value in relation to the rearing performance in southwest Ethiopia. Seven genotypes of mulberry were evaluated in a randomized complete block design, and the suitability as feed also evaluated in a completely randomized design under laboratory conditions. Three replications were used in both field and laboratory conditions. Among the genotypes tested, the M-4 genotype demonstrated relatively better agronomic performance and mulberry silkworm rearing performance.

Keywords

Mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori, Mulberry genotype, Rearing performance, Leaf quality, Cocoon yield