Innovative Rearing and Management Practices for Improving the Health, Survival, and Commercial Performance of the Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)

Abstract: Sericulture benefits the local economy by creating jobs and producing high-quality natural silk. Mulberry sericulture's productivity and profitability are heavily dependent on the mulberry silkworm's health, survival, and performance. Innovative raising and management strategies, such as improved rearing house sanitation, environmental have considerably increased silkworm development and cocoon production. Recent developments in raising efficiency, including as automated monitoring systems, eco-friendly disinfectants, precision feeding, and integrated pest and disease management, have reduced output losses. Sustainable management strategies also help to conserve the environment and ensure economic viability by reducing chemical use and maximizing resource utilization. This data emphasizes the importance of implementing modern rearing technologies and evidence-based management strategies to improve larval health, survival rate, cocoon quality, and overall commercial performance, thereby ensuring the sericulture industry's long-term sustainability and competitiveness.

Keywords: Sericulture; Bombyx mori L.; Mulberry silkworm; Rearing management; Cocoon quality; Disease management; Sustainable sericulture; Precision farming; Silkworm health; Commercial silk production.