Volume : IV, Issue : XI, November - 2014

Carica Papaya–A Potential Host Of Philosamia Ricini Eri Silkworm Under Western Maharashtra Condition

Kavane R. P.

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An attempt was made to rear the eri silkworm, Philosamia ricini on the leaves of Carica papaya as a primary food for the first time in India and reared under laboratory condition. It was observed that the papaya is a potential host of eri silkworm. The growth parameters and cocoon characters of the eri silkworm reared on papaya leaves were normal. The eri silkworm successfully lasted its life cycle ranged from 47 to 53 days. The effective rate of reå, weight of pre–spinning larvae, cocoon, shell and pupae ranged from 45 to 55 per cent, 6.10 to 7 g, 2.49 to 2.70 g, 0.30 to 0.32 g, 2.10 to 2.60g, respectively. Parameters such as length of cocoon shell, width of shell, shell thickness etc. The fecundity ranged from 350 to 415 eggs.  

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KAVANE R.P. Carica Papaya‾A Potential Host Of Philosamia Ricini Eri Silkworm Under Western Maharashtra Condition Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue : 11 November 2014

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