Genetic Divergence, Implication of Diversity, and Conservation of Silkworm, Bombyx mori
Joint Authors
Manthira Moorthy, Shunmugam
Bindroo, Bharat Bhusan
Source
International Journal of Biodiversity
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
Genetic diversity is critical to success in any crop breeding and it provides information about the quantum of genetic divergence and serves a platform for specific breeding objectives.
It is one of the three forms of biodiversity recognized by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) as deserving conservation.
Silkworm Bombyx mori, an economically important insect, reported to be domesticated over 5000 years ago by human to meet his requirements.
Genetic diversity is a particular concern because greater genetic uniformity in silkworm can increase vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Hence, maintenance of genetic diversity is a fundamental component in long-term management strategies for genetic improvement of silkworm which is cultivated by millions of people around the worlds for its lusture silk.
In this paper genetic diversity studies carried out in silkworm using divergent methods (quantitative traits and biochemical and molecular markers) and present level of diversity and factors responsible for loss of diversity are discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bindroo, Bharat Bhusan& Manthira Moorthy, Shunmugam. 2014. Genetic Divergence, Implication of Diversity, and Conservation of Silkworm, Bombyx mori. International Journal of Biodiversity،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bindroo, Bharat Bhusan& Manthira Moorthy, Shunmugam. Genetic Divergence, Implication of Diversity, and Conservation of Silkworm, Bombyx mori. International Journal of Biodiversity No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481170
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bindroo, Bharat Bhusan& Manthira Moorthy, Shunmugam. Genetic Divergence, Implication of Diversity, and Conservation of Silkworm, Bombyx mori. International Journal of Biodiversity. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481170
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481170