ISSN:
1432-2242
Keywords:
Silkworm
;
Biochemical genetics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A detailed study was carried out on six biochemical parameters and four yield attributes using multiple regression analysis to investigate their relationship in the mulberry silkworm,Bombyx mori. The study generated new information on the importance of digestive amylase activity for the survival of the silkworm and revealed the inability of other enzymes to affect this relationship. Data also substantiate the observations made earlier on the genetic variability of amylase in the mulberry silkworm. Analyses extend the positive role of alkaline phosphatase and invertase in the expression of the other yield traits studied and indicate the definite possibility of using biochemical markers for silkworm breeding.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01184928
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