Question

The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called as _____.

Answer 1

Sericulture:

1. Sericulture is the process in which silkworms are made to breed, grow in the specific environment and they are monitored.
2. They are then used for the extraction of silk.
3. Bombyx mori is an example of silkworm which is often used for the extraction of silk.
4. Other species of silkworm used are Eri, Muga and Tasar. These species are used to produce wild silk.
5. In the process of sericulture, the female silk moth lays many eggs which are stored on clean paper or cloth.
6. These eggs are sold to the silkworm farmers.
7. The farmers keep the eggs in appropriate temperature and humidity so that the eggs hatch and produce caterpillar larvae.
8. This is done when mulberry has grown fresh leaves on which the caterpillar feeds.

Final answer: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called as sericulture.