Authors : Ulka Yadav, Rajkumari Batham and Nishchhal Yadav
Page Nos : 448-450
Description :
The fecundity and fertility are two major components of silkworm seed production. The relationship between the fecundity and fertility of Philosamia ricini was inversely proportional to the number of moth pairs in the container. The effect of multiple use of male moth on fecundity was investigated in Eri Silkworm, Philosamia ricini. Multiple use of male moth caused no significant variation in fecundity in different season.
Key words: Eri silkworm, Fecundity, Mating, Cocoon, Philosamia ricini, Reproductive parameter.
