Screening strains of the mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori, for thermotolerance.

The article focuses on a research conducted in order to identify the strains of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori for tolerance to high temperature. It discusses the development of strains for thermotolerance on the basis of overall silkworm rearing performance. The study revealed the use of screening for thermotolerance in the silkworm for the development of thermotolerant breeds and hybrids and their effective commercial utilization in the sericulture industry.