Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2004
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue: 3

Effect of supplementation of micronutrient, magnesium sulphate on certain aspects of silkworm, Bombyx mori L.

  • Author:
  • G. Singaravelu, S. Anbu, P. Prabu, K. Govindaraju
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 205 to 210

Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore - 632004, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract

Oral supplementation of magnesium sulphate with different concentrations to silkworm larvae of Bombyx mari L. resulted in a significant influence on the assessed economic characters. Assessment of biochemical parameters of biomolecules (protein, carbohydrate and lipid) of digestive tissues illustrate its biological effect.