Effect of pyridoxine on the reproduction of the mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae)

Authors

  • S I Faruki Department of Zoology, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Keywords:

vitamin, reproduction, Bombyx mori L

Abstract

The present investigation reports the effects of vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine supplemented feed on the reproductive potential of Bombyx mori L. All the concentrations of the vitamin significantly reduced the fecundity. Egg-viability was also reduced at all the concentrations, but the differences were not significant in comparison to control.

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Published

2005-03-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Short Communications