Eri Culture

This book is a complete guide to ericulture, including all major aspects from host plant cultivation to value addition. It contains information on Eri host plants cultivation and management, biology, life cycle of the eri silkworm, rearing technique, pest and disease management, seed production, cocoon processing, silk reeling and spinning technology, quality evaluation of silk, by-products utilization and value-added products. The scientific information given in the book has been explained in such a way that it provides a wide spectrum of knowledge for students, researchers, extension workers, entrepreneurs and professionals in Eri silk production and sustainable sericulture.