PJB-2018-448
Comparison of nutritional contents in different mulberry varieties in Pakistan
Ammara Munir
Abstract
Mulberry is a famous medicinal plant due to its phytochemical and pharmacological values. It is the sole food for silkworms. It is not only important for the larval growth but as well as for the production of cocoons. Mulberry leaves are the best source of nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, minerals for the growth and development of cocoons .The aim of present study was the selection of best varieties for the silk worm production. For this purpose, the carbohydrates, proteins, content along with pigments were determined. The data was analyzed by using Graph Pad Prism 6.01 software. Experiments found that the Korean subni (3.76±0.200), Morus Nigra (3.73±0.18), and P.F.I (3.66±0.31) have the highest carbohydrate content while the Kanmasi Japan (1.70±0.005) Gumgi Srilanka (1.66±0.002), Morus nigra (1.66±0.005) and Morus alba L (1.66±0.003) have the highest protein content. The accessions having the high protein content are relished by the silkworms. The results from pigments could be used to breed new colors of cocoons and to develop and utilize the pigments found in mulberry. Keywords: mulberry, leaves, nutritional components, nutrients.
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