Moriculture
Author: Kichisaburō Minamizawa
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 1997-06-01
Total Pages: 456
ISBN-13: 9789054102878
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe raw silk industry is dependent upon sericulture and sericulture is dependent on moriculture. In order to increase cocoon production and also to reduce production costs, moriculture techniques must by improved. This work describes the means of increasing productivity of mulberry. The text has a wide coverage on morphological, physiological and ecological features of mulberry. Also included are details of classification, improvement of varieties, leaf quality and complete information on cultivation technique. Tables and figures are included to explain these aspects.