INFLUENCE OF AMPICILLIN SUPPLEMENTATION ON FOOD UTILISATION AND ECONOMIC CHARACTERS OF COCOON OF MULBERRY SILKWORM BOMBYX MORI L.
R. SEENIVASAGAN *
ENTOMOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LOYOLA COLLEGE, MADRAS - 600034, INDIA .
A. THANGAMANI *
PG-DEPT OF ZOOLOGY, A.N.J.A. COLLEGE (AUTONO.), SIVAKASI (WEST) - 626124. INDIA
ALFRED MOHANDOSS *
PG-DEPT OF ZOOLOGY, A.N.J.A. COLLEGE (AUTONO.), SIVAKASI (WEST) - 626124. INDIA
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Investigation was carried out to improve some important economic characters of Bombyx mori L. through usage of antibiotic picillininthe diet. Concentration of amplicillin at 0.03%brought about significant changes which have potential economic value. This marked improvement was interpreted through food utilisation parameters.