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What is floriculture and what protein is used by silkworm to form the cocoon

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Floriculture is defined as flower culturing for ornamental purposes and floristry. It is a type of horticulture and new varieties are formed via breeding for the purpose of floriculture.
Fibroin is the protein used by silkworms to form the cocoon.

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