sericulture
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Origin of sericulture
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"Modern sericulture is currently undergoing a massive digital and biotechnological shift," says Krishna Tomala, the founder of Asho Farms.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
"The result is like a steady, almost salary-like income. That's what makes sericulture unique, If managed well, it gives you regular returns, not just seasonal income," Umamaheswari says.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
Legend says the island used to be famous for sericulture and farmers would keep cats because they would chase away rats, protecting the silkworm cocoons from the rodents.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2024
The art of silk weaving and sericulture in Tuscany flourished in the 14th century; the main production was in Lucca, though it soon expanded to Florence, Venice and Genoa.
From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2022
Carp culture flourishes in the sericulture districts, where the pupæ which remain when the cocoons are unwound are thrown to the fish; but pupæ fed carp have a flavour which diminishes their value.
From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by J.W. Robertson Scott
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