Author Description

This book "Silkworm Physiology" is meant for Sericulture students. The Unique features of this book are: Simple and understandable language. The book is written in a Scientific and Methodical way. The course prescribed by various Indian Universities has been followed through out. Tables, diagrams and figures have been made as simple as possible to make them self-explanatory. A chapter on Artificial Diet has also been included. Important terms have been highlighted. One of the most distinguishing features of this book is the comprehensive text on the subject. The Chapters on Digestive system of silkworm, Silkworm Nutrition and Embryogenesis in silkworm has been written elaborately, which would aid not only the undergraduates but also the post-graduate students and the research scholars. The chapter on Application of Hormones in Sericulture although is not in the course of many universities has been included because of its importance in Sericulture.