Diseases of Silkworm: 4 Main Diseases
In this article we will discuss about the Diseases of Silkworm:- 1. Protozoan Diseases 2. Bacterial Diseases 3. Viral Diseases 4. Fungal Diseases. Protozoan Diseases: Pebrine: The most virulent protozoan disease of silkworm is Pebrine, so named as the infected worms show some pepper-like black spots. Causative organisms: Pebrine is caused by the protozoan Nosema bombycis that has several strains [...]