IMPROVING SILK PRODUCTIVITY AND TECHNOLOGICAL TRAITS IN COMPONENT BREEDS OF THE MULBERRY SILKWORM (BOMBYX MORI L.) THROUGH SELECTION
Abstract
The study aimed to improve silk productivity and technological traits in component breeds of the mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) through selective breeding. The research was conducted during 2023–2025 using AG, Ipakchi-2 and S-12 breeds. Biological and technological traits including cocoon weight, shell weight, silk content and larval viability were evaluated. The results showed a gradual increase in cocoon weight, shell weight and silk content in selected families. The Ipakchi-2 and S-12 breeds demonstrated the highest silk productivity and can be recommended as promising components for developing clone-breed hybrids.
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