PJB-2023-196
CHEMICAL FERTILISERS AND PESTICIDES IN MULBERRY GARDENS AND THEIR IMPACT ON MULBERRY PRODUCTION
Azad Gull
Abstract
Sericulture is one of the essential components of Indian agriculture, and it has the ability to improve farmers' socioeconomic standing. Sericulture has historically contributed significantly to societal well-being and the growth of the national economy. The agricultural component of sericulture known as moriculture makes a significant contribution to the overall production of raw silk. BombyxmoriL. transforms mulberry leaf components into animal protein, such as sericin and fibroin, which accounts for 60–70% of the total cost of cocoons generated as silkworms. Such other agricultural crops, the mulberry plant is susceptible to several illnesses brought on by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungus, mycoplasma, nematodes and pests. These diseases hinder the growth and development of the needed plant, which causes a 20–25% yield loss. Insecticides, fungicides and chemical fertilizers; the chemicals used to avoid these losses—have a bigger influence on silkworm productivity. In addition to mulberry leaves, these chemicals have residual effects that affect the silkworms normal physiological and other critical metabolic processes. These effects may lead to increased larval mortality, decreased cocoon yield, and a significant decline in other critical metric traits, such as silk quality and quantity. Thus emphasis has been laid to facilitate the use of natural and ecofriendly alternatives to avoid the constraints associated with chemicals as it is an effective alternative towards sustainable sericulture.
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