ISSN 2756-326X
Advances in Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences ISSN 2756-326X Vol. 13 (3), pp. 001-005, March, 2025. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Comparative Analysis of Performance and Production Attributes in Three Bombyx mori Strains Fed Diverse Mulberry Varieties
*R.F Ogunleye and O. Johnson
Department of Zoology, Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
Accepted 02 October, 2024
Abstract
In this study, Three strains of domesticated silkworm Bombyx mori (L) namely EC1, EJ1 and EJ2 were evaluated for performance in terms of growth and productivity by feeding them with the same variety (S36) of mulberry leaves. Growth performance was based on the length, width and weight of all the developmental stages from the third instar to adult stages. Productivity was based on cocoon weight, shell weight, filament weight and length. Statistical analysis by Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at 5% confidence interval was then used to determine if there were significant differences among the strains. The EJ2 strain showed a higher and consistent growth rates than the other strains for all the developmental stages of the insects. The EC1 strain which was significantly shorter in length and lower in weight than the other strains gave better silk filament for the parameters evaluated.
Keywords: Silkworm strains, performance, productivity, S-36 mulberry.