Silk Worm Breeding and Genetics

The silkworm Bombyx mori serves as a quintessential representative of Lepidoptera insects and holds significant agricultural and economic value. Its utility in various scientific studies is attributed to its short generation time well-documented genetic background abundant genetic resources and a substantial number of genes that are homologous to those in humans. These characteristics have made the silkworm a valuable model organism in life science research.This book Silkworm Breeding and Genetics is a comprehensive resource encompassing ten chapters covering various aspects of silkworm biology breeding and genetics. Each chapter focuses on a distinct facet of silkworm research offering valuable insights into the multifaceted role of silkworms in science and industry. This book offers a thorough exploration of the scientific and practical aspects of silkworm research making it an essential resource for researchers students and professionals in the field of entomology genetics and biotechnology.