Moriculture: Science of Mulberry Cultivation

By Kichisaburo Minamizawa

The raw silk industry is dependent upon sericulture and sericulture is dependent on moriculture. In order to increase cocoon production and also to reduce production costs, moriculture techniques must by improved. This work describes the means of increasing productivity of mulberry. The text has a wide coverage on morphological, physiological and ecological features of mulberry. Also included are details of classification, improvement of varieties, leaf quality and complete information on cultivation technique. Tables and figures are included to explain these aspects.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 905410287X
• ISBN13: 9789054102878
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 1.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.6"