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Toward spinning greener advanced silk fibres by feeding silkworms with nanomaterials
Silk is a luxurious natural fibre that has been highly prized for thousands of years due to its lustre, softness, and durability. However, the traditional methods of producing silk involve using harmful chemicals and processes that can be detrimental to the environment. As such, there is a growing interest in developing more sustainable and eco-friendly methods of producing silk.
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Metabolomic differences between silkworms (bombyx mori) reared on fresh mulberry (morus) leaves or artificial diets
The silkworm bombyx mori is the most important organism for producing silk. The insects are raised in a combination of natural and artificial conditions, but little is known about their physiology under these conditions.
“There are several possible uses for silkworms raised on an artificial diet. But, uncertainty exists regarding how modifying the silkworm diet improves metabolic utilisation,” Joshua Bennett, managing director at Losing Weight Fast.
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Damage to silkworms caused by pesticides and preventive measures
Silkworms have been used for centuries to produce silk, a luxurious fabric prized for its strength and delicate texture. However, the use of pesticides in silk production can lead to adverse effects on these delicate insects.
“Pesticides are commonly used in silk production to protect against pests that may feed on the mulberry leaves that silkworms rely on as their sole source of food. However, these pesticides can also be toxic to the silkworms, leading to decreased growth and increased mortality rates,” says Olivia Jones of 8News, a premiere news site for quality information.
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How to keep your silkworms safe from pests
As any good silkworm farmer knows, protecting your worms from pests is vital to maintaining a healthy and productive colony. But with so many different types of pests out there,...Read More -
How to use and care for silk fabric?
Silk is a luxurious, delicate fabric that can add a touch of elegance to anything. But this fabric also requires special care when it’s being cleaned—you can’t just toss it...Read More -
The benefits of feeding silkworms to your reptile pets
Silkworms provide a unique benefit to reptile and amphibian keepers: they offer a healthy diet for your insect-eating pets. Silkworms have long been used in the reptile business in the...Read More -
Surprising biomedical benefits of silk
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7 reasons silk is known as the queen of fabrics
No fabric is as luxurious and loved as silk is. For thousands of years, silk has been considered to be the queen of fibres, from the empresses in China to...Read More -
Why is natural mulberry silk considered eco-friendly?
Where does mulberry silk originate and how is it made? In a minute, you are going to learn 5 ways in which mulberry silk is considered to be eco-friendly, but...Read More -
Care and raising tips for silkworms
If you’re searching for a unique and enjoyable venture, offer some attention to the economic yet elusive, oriental tradition of growing silkworms. For decades, the expertise necessary to develop such...Read More -
How is silk actually produced?
Silk is beautiful, highly demanded and expensive. And most people know that it is produced by silkworms. But do you know how exactly? You’ll be surprised that still today the...Read More -
10 interesting silkworm facts (that will blow you away)
Did you know that humans and silkworms have worked together for thousands of years? Bred in ancient China for over 5,000 years, silkworms were prized for producing silk. Here are...Read More