Influence of environmental conditions on the rearing of the silkworm Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae)– Biological consequences of incorrect measurements.
Keywords:
reference values, temperature, relative humidity, illumination, air quality, sericultureAbstract
Monitoring and control of environmental conditions are activities of primary importance during the rearing of the silkworm, Bombyx mori. Rearing houses must maintain a favorable environment for optimum development of silkworm larvae, and it should not promote the appearance of diseases. The most important environmental factors that influence on silkworm rearing are: temperature, relative humidity, illumination, toxic gas content and air current speed. This review paper discusses about the influence of these environmental factors on the rearing of silkworm, Bombyx mori. With it, it is intended to highlight the importance of the correct monitoring of these environmental factors for sericulture industry. Moreover, reference is made to equipment traditionally used for monitoring environmental conditions during silkworm rearing.
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