Bioinformatic Approaches and Their Applications in Sericulture | Chapter 5 | Research Perspectives of Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. 2

Bioinformatics, the fusion of biology, computer science, and information technology, has become indispensable for comprehending and managing the immense biological data generated by modern molecular techniques. This review explores the significance of bioinformatics in sericulture, focusing on its applications in silkworm (Bombyx mori) and host plant research. Numerous online databases, including SilkDB, KAIKObase, SilkBase, and MorusDB, have been established to organize and provide access to genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data for silkworms, mulberry, and associated organisms. Bioinformatic analyses have facilitated the identification of genes conferring desirable traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and olfactory modulation in silkworms and host plants. Case studies exemplify the utility of bioinformatics in unraveling the defense mechanisms of the silkworm cocoon and tracing horizontal gene transfer events during evolution. The integration of bioinformatics tools has accelerated research progress, enabling informed decision-making for the enhancement of silkworm health, productivity, and the overall sericulture industry. As sericulture in Assam and India possesses immense potential with four distinct silkworm varieties, the strategic application of bioinformatics is crucial for leveraging next-generation sequencing data to drive advancements in this field.

Author(s) Details:

Dipankar Brahma,
Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-641301, India.

Nilav Ranjan Bora,
Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam-641301, India.

Rushali Chakraborty,
Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat 785013, India.

Jugabrat Sarma,
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam 783350, India.

Abhigyan Rajhowa,
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam 783350, India.

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Determination of Lactic Acid Content during Embryonic Development of the Silkworm under Imposed Photoperiodic Regimes | Chapter 8 | New Innovations in Chemistry and Biochemistry Vol. 3

 When comparing the untreated control to the fluctuations in the lactic acid concentration of developing eggs during the day to day developmental phase, significant adjustments and favourable responses to light induction were identified. Lactic acid deposition during embryonic development in anaerobic environments is an adaptive approach for coping with the unfavourable environmental conditions. The current study is focused on the notion of photoperiodic impacts on the level of lactic acid in the growing silkworm embryo. The lactic acid content slowly decomposed and activated aerobic respiration in silkworm eggs throughout the enforced photoperiodic regimes, which proliferated and aided the rate of increased morphogenesis and organ differential attributable to embryonic age advancement. It is more important in hibernated eggs of the mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori L., than non-hibernated eggs in the adaptation mechanism under harsh environmental conditions. The goal of this research is to look at how the lactic acid content of growing CSR4 breed embryos changes under 16:08 light and dark circumstances.

Author(S) Details

Jyoti Prasad Baruah
Silkworm Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru- 570006, India.

T. S. Jagadeesh Kumar
Silkworm Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru- 570006, India.

Chinmoyee Kalita
Silkworm Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru- 570006, India.

K. M. Arun Kumar
Silkworm Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru- 570006, India.

G. Impana
Silkworm Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysuru- 570006, India.

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