1Department of Biochemistry, SRN Adarsh Institute of research & postgraduate studies, SRN Adarsh College, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560018, India
2Department of Studies in Sericulture and Life Sciences, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi, Bangalore-560 056, India
Online published on 26 November, 2013.
The activity of proteins and carbohydrates in haemolymph of fifth instar in both bivoltine variety and its hybrid, with green leaf treated set and control were assessed. Activity pattern of the proteins and carbohydrates were different in both the races. The activity level of proteins and carbohydrates in bivoltine was higher than that of hybrid in treated set. The results indicate that, the activity of proteins and carbohydrates increased gradually from first day of fifth instar and reached peak towards the end of the spinning stage. The foliar applicant green leaf has played a significant role in increasing the activity of proteins and carbohydrates of haemolymph.
Silkworm, Protein, Carbohydrates, Greenleaf, Haemolymph
