SIVASAGAR: Young entrepreurs from Assam have achieved a notable accomplishment in sericulture, demonstrating an extraordinary example of their practices from Deori Habi in Assam's Sivasagar district.
The youth in the area have resorted to scientific practises in muga silkworm rearing which have delivered terrific results for them. This major breakthrough has been made possible with the assistance of 1040 grams of Disease Free Layings (DFLs) provided by the Central Silk Board's P3 Unit at Pailapool, Cachar. The CSB MESSO team have also guided them continuously.
It is worth mentioning that the harvest has already produced as many as 65,000 matured worms and projections have indicated that the final count might surpass 85,000.
An impressive Effective Rearing Rate (ERR) of 74% is a testament to the passion, discipline and scientific approach adopted by the youth-driven intiative.
Notably, the Muga silkworm, scientifically named Antheraea assama, is a silkworm endemic to Assam, India, known for producing a golden-colored silk. It's a wild silkworm species, unlike the domesticated mulberry silkworm, and plays a significant role in the local economy and culture.
Unlike the mulberry silkworm, the Muga silkworm is primarily wild, meaning it thrives in its natural environment. Muga silkworm rearing faces challenges due to climate change, disease, and natural enemies, which can lead to declining silk production.
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