Analysis of Biomolecules and Economic Parameters in Silkworm as Influenced by Supplementation of Curcuma longa
Sudeepthi S
Laboratory of Silkworm Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006, Karnataka, India.
M.N. Anil Kumar
Laboratory of Silkworm Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006, Karnataka, India.
Thippeswamy L
Laboratory of Silkworm Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006, Karnataka, India.
Sandya B. Raju
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Laboratory of Silkworm Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006, Karnataka, India.
Tejashwini G
Laboratory of Silkworm Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006, Karnataka, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
An attempt has been made in the present investigation to record the effect of mulberry leaf enriched with turmeric at different concentrations viz., 400, 600 and 800 ppm on biomolecules and economic parameters of silkworm hybrid Fc1 × Fc2. The results of the study revealed that, the larva supplemented with turmeric at 800ppm expressed maximum activity levels of alanine and aspartate aminotransferase enzymes in the midgut and fat body tissues over control group. Similar results were observed for larval weight, cocoon weight, shell ratio, filament length, filament weight, denier and renditta at the same concentration. However, peaking enzyme activities were noticed in the 6th day of fifth instar larva as compared to fifth instar 1st day old larva.
Keywords: Silkworm, turmeric, supplementation, economic parameters, aminotransferases