GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -In sericulture, the mulberry is essential. Although there are a few commercial varieties of silkworms, Bombyx mori is the most commonly used and carefully considered silkworm. The breeding of silkworms and the production of silk are responsible for this.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mulberry silkworm is a monophagous insect which reared on the leaves of mulberry only; the morin present in the leaves helps to attract the silkworm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The scientific name of mulberry is Morus spp., a genus belonging to the Moraceae family of the Urticales subclass. Mulberry is usually associated with sericulture, the production of silk through the silkworm (Bombyx mori).