#sericulture

@kill-bait.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

The Fascinating Life of Domesticated Silk Moths The domesticated silk moth, *Bombyx mori*, is a remarkable example of human influence on nature. Shaped over 5,000 years of selective breeding, these moths have become dependent on humans for survival, no longer able to fly, find food, or survive without assistance. In return, they provide one of the most prized materials in the world: silk. The process of raising these moths, known as sericulture, is an ancient practice that dates back to at least 2700 BCE in China. It begins with tiny eggs that hatch into larvae that feed solely on white mulberry leaves. These larvae grow quickly, molting four times before spinning themselves into their iconic silk cocoons. After harvesting, these cocoons are typically boiled to preserve the silk. Interestingly, if the moth is allowed to mature fully, it turns into a surprisingly awkward creature, with a body too heavy to fly and oversized eyes that give it an almost soulful appearance. These moths, often called 'sky puppies' because of their soft fur and docile nature, are kept as pets by some. Their brief adult life, lasting only a few days, is dedicated solely to mating and laying eggs before the cycle begins again. Their curious appearance and gentle behavior have made them endearing to many, earning them a unique place in the animal kingdom.

The Fascinating Life of Domesticated Silk Moths

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#silkmoths #sericulture #domesticatedanimals

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Shah Khurshed

@khursheedshah.bsky.social

2 months ago

The vanishing mulberry trees of Kashmir The gradual disappearance of these trees, a part of the union territory’s heritage, has impacted the sericulture trade and led to migration, climate change and a way of life Khursheed Ahmad ShahSilkw...

The mulberry tree has historically been central to Kashmir’s economy and supported livelihoods across the valley. With its gradual easing out, the sericulture trade has been badly impacted.
#Sericulture #Decline #Mulberry #disappearance

www.themigrationstory.com/post/the-van...

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RES Publications

@respublications.bsky.social

3 months ago

New research in #RESInsectMolecBio

Carbohydrate #biosynthesis pathway is associated with lineage-specific #diapause termination in the #silkworm, #Bombyx mori
doi.org/10.1111/imb.70015

#Ontology #DEGs #WGCNA #Sericulture
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RES Publications

@respublications.bsky.social

3 months ago

The #FreeToRead #EditorsChoice article for the issue reports on #metabolome-#microbiome modulations induced by ZIF8@ZIF67 supplementation in the midgut of #Bombyx mori.

Why not give it a read?
doi.org/10.1111/imb.13008

#Metabolomics #Sericulture

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malenki.net

@malenkinet.bsky.social

4 months ago

malenki.net | Rund um die weiße, kleine Architektur: vom Punkt zur Linie | Tamami Iinuma 'Rund um die weiße, kleine Architektur: vom Punkt zur Linie' by Tamami Iinuma at malenki.net

Now available: Rund um die weiße, kleine Architektur by Tamami Iinuma
In her most recent #artistbook, the Japanese artist focuses on the “architectural character” of #sericulture and #silkspinning.
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#malenkinet #selfpublishing #tamamiiinuma #familyhistory

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random phighting fan

@randomphightingfan.bsky.social

4 months ago

#sericulture #sericultureroblox #robloxsericulture #roblox
yeah. #thefinegameofnil #TFGON #flowerofthewise
#flowerquotes

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PandaSilk

@pandasilk.bsky.social

6 months ago

Your best night's sleep is planting a forest. ✨

At PandaSilk, we're growing the future of silk by planting Mulberry Trees—the single food source for silkworms.

Better soil. Better silk. Better sleep.

www.pandasilk.com

#PandaSilk #SustainableLuxury #EcoFashion #FromSoilToSilk #Sericulture

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@nenownews.bsky.social

6 months ago

Assam Chandubi women weave a new future: Sericulture resource centre, project KASURIKA launched Assam’s Chandubi launches Sericulture Resource Centre and Project KASURIKA to empower women through sustainable, home-based livelihoods.

Households in the area remain vulnerable to poverty, income shocks, and human-wildlife conflict due to inadequate infrastructure, weak market access, and dependence on livestock.
#Assam #ChandubiWomen #Sericulture #KASURIKA

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Microcomputer Technology

@microtech.bsky.social

6 months ago

Discover the ancient art of sericulture in Takayama! Learn about silk production and weave your own unique souvenir. Experience a traditional craft and connect with Japanese culture. Japan #Takayama #Sericulture #Silk #Culture #Craft #Travel #JapaneseCulture Link

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RES Publications

@respublications.bsky.social

8 months ago

New research in #RESInsectMolecBio reports on metabolome-microbiome modulations induced by ZIF8@ZIF67 supplementation in the midgut of #Bombyx mori
doi.org/10.1111/imb.13008

#Metabolomics #Sericulture
@sassanasgari.bsky.social @gulianusslab.bsky.social @wiley.com

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RES Publications

@respublications.bsky.social

8 months ago

New work in #RESInsectMolecBio reports on toxic effects & midgut biological changes induced by low concentrations of #cyantraniliprole in #Bombyx mori
doi.org/10.1111/imb.13006

#Sericulture #EnvironmentalResidues #NonTargetOrganisms
@sassanasgari.bsky.social @gulianusslab.bsky.social @wiley.com