Sericigenous fauna are animals that are capable of producing a natural and highly valued fibre called silk. According to Prasadet al.(2010), the word “Sericigenous” is derived from a Greek word “Seri” meaning Silk. Sericigenous fauna have a wide biodiversity, which can be primarily categorized as insect and non-insect groups. The non-insect group includes the Adriatic mussel (seashell Pinna nobilis and related species which produce silk referred to as sea silk) and a Madagascarian spider. The silk of non insect origin is of no importance to textile market as its use is limited in the area of optical instruments. The insect group includes all the silk spinning insects whether foraging on mulberry plant or other non mulberry plants; their silk is the one used in making garments. Therefore, Sericigenous resources include the silk producing animals and the associated plants they feed on. This paper reviews the sericigenous resources biodiversity that have so far been identified and documented and the efforts that have been put in place to conserve and utilize them sustainably. The emphasis here is laid on the Sericigenous insects, the silk moths, and their food plants.
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1. Introduction
2. Importance of Sericigenous Resources and Conservation
3. Description of the Extent of Sericigenous Resources Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in the world
4. General Analysis of the Extent of Sericigenous Resources Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in the world
5. Actualization: Practical case studies of Bombyx mori Conservation and Utilization in China, India and Uganda
6. Actualization: Practical Case Studies of Wild Silkworm Conservation and Utilization in the world
7. Discussions: Advantages and Disadvantages of Sericigenous Resources Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization
8. General Recommendations.
9. Conclusion
Bibliography
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- BSc, MS (Candidate) Cosmas Alfred Butele (Author), 2012, Sericulture. The Extent of the Conservation and Utilization of Sericigenous Resources Biodiversity in the World, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/207282
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