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This comprehensive work is an in-depth exploration of silk production, covering historical perspectives, technological advancements, and sustainability concerns. It offers detailed insight into mulberry and non-mulberry silk production processes, including biological, genetic, and environmental aspects. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, industry professionals, and educators interested in sericulture and its various applications.
The book opens with a historical overview of silk, emphasizing its cultural and industrial significance. It critically reviews silk production processes, providing insights into silkworm biology and life cycles, mulberry cultivation, and sericulture practices. The focus extends to innovations in mulberry and non-mulberry silk production, including genetic improvements, sustainable practices, and technological advances. Comparative studies between silk types especially mulberry and non-mulberry offer a deeper understanding of their properties and applications. The work also examines spider silk and its potential uses across various industries.
List of contents
1 Thread of Gold - The Silk: An Introduction to Silk and Sericulture.- 2 Indian Silk: Origin, Properties and Notable Handicrafts.- 3 Advancements in Mulberry Silk Improvements- Genetic Improvements and Beyond.- 4 Mulberry Silk Sericulture: Historical Perspectives and Modern Practices.- 5 Non-Mulberry Silks: Diversity, Origins, and Production Techniques.- 6 Silk Yarn and Its Quality Evaluation.- 7 Advances in Extraction and Characterization of Silk Proteins for Future Uses.- 8 Potential of Silkworm Pupae as a Nutritious Food Source for Humans.- 9 Spider Silk Structure Properties and Applications: An Introduction.- 10 Unravelling the Mysteries of Spider Silk: A Path to Biomedical Breakthroughs.- 11 Sustainability Aspects of Silk Production: Environmental Concerns and Solutions.- 12 Beyond the Loom: A Sustainable Prospect for Silk Manufacturing.- 13 From Cocoon to Community: The Social Impact of Silk.
