Innovation Catalogue National Innovation Foundation
Ericulture -a non violent silkworm rearing technique
Innovator: Mr. Sashikant Shukla IPR Status: PIC: Received
Incubation Assistance National Innovation Foundation (NIF)
(A body supported by Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) www.nifindia.org 
Description Category:Environment management technology

It is a non-violent castor leaf based silk rearing technique wherein the 'pupa' is not killed before spinning yarn from the cocoons, the adult moth in ericulture is allowed to emerge alive from the cocoon and complete its full life cycle.

Feature:
Ericulture -a non violent silkworm rearing technique
Performance parameters

Compares favorably on lustre, strength and thermal value against silk produced by other methord.

Bench marking (technical and market)

Comparable on lustre, strength and thermal value.

Opportunities
  • Diffusion opportunities: Epi-culture can be practiced in castor cultivating area
Utility

A non-violent castor leaf based silk rearing technique.

Technology Status Ready to Market / License
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