Effect of Myrrh commiphora (Guggul) leaf extract on the growth and larval development parameters of mulberry Silkworm Bombyx mori Linn
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Guggul (Myrrh comphora) leaf extracts, phytochemicals fortification plant extract, larval parameters, larval duration, weight, survival of silk worm larva (Bombyx mori L)Abstract
Myrrh comphora, sometimes known as the medicinal or pest-repellent properties, is well known in ancient literature as a spiritual and therapeutic plant. Guggul is widely used in Ayurveda, Unani, Greek, and Roman medicine, and it is valued for its therapeutic effects as well as its importance in Hindu spiritual practices. Silk is a luxury commodity with strong demand, thus improving the quality of silk fiber is essential in sericulture. In laboratory experiments, extracts from the leaves of the myrrh comphora (Guggul) plant were compared to specific synthetic insecticides in their ability to combat mulberry defoliator pests. Guggul phytochemicals, leaf extracts of mulberry silkworm, and control were used to treat mulberry defoliator bugs that had invaded Morus alba leaves. Furthermore, silkworms were fed mulberry leaf pests that had been treated with the same insecticides. The impact of adding ethanolic extracts of Guggul (Myrrh comphora) leaf extracts to mulberry leaves on the growth and larval development parameters of silkworms (Bombyx mori L.), with a focus on the fifth instar, is examined in this study. Compared to the control group, the supplement dramatically increased larval growth, larval length, larval weight, and larval survival. The 5% ethanolic extract had the most noticeable impact among the tested concentrations. The excellent commercial features obtained by feeding silkworms mulberry leaves that had been treated with phytochemicals demonstrated that guggul leaf extract may be used in sericulture as a natural growth promoter for larvae. This study emphasizes the potential of adding Guggul (Myrrh comphora) leaf extracts as an environmentally friendly and affordable way to boost silkworm production and silk quality, thereby benefiting the sericulture sector.
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