• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.139-143
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• 2003

Mathematical constants for multiplication with leaf length (I) or breadth (b) or l ${\times}$ b have been worked out for determining leaf area in promising mulberry genotypes viz., Chinese White, S-146, Chak Majra and Sujanpur Local of sub-tropical India. When pooled, the mathematical constants worked out were 8.1132, 10.1019 and 0.5992 for multiplication with leaf length, breadth and l ${\times}$ b, respectively, for genotypes bearing un-lobbed leaves and 6.9447, 8.2761 and 0.5009 for multiplication with leaf length, breadth and l ${\times}$ b, respectively for genotypes bearing lobbed leaves. Leaf area can be worked out by using any constant by multiplying either with leaf length or breadth or both (l ${\times}$ b). Estimated leaf areas worked out were found significantly and positively correlated with actual leaf area (r＝999$^{＊＊}$). The suggested present non-destructive method by using mathematical constants is very quick and alternative to electronic leaf area meter for spot leaf area determination in mulberry which is the only food source for mulberry silkworm in sericulture industry.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.87-92
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• 2007

Twenty - four elite mulberry germplasm each of indigenous and exotics were studied for their leaf yield and compared with commercial check ($V_1$ and Kosen). Accession MI-0416 and ME-0169 out yielded the check accession in leaf yield/plant. The other few mulberry germplasm were also performed at par with the checks. For quality test and bioassay were conducted with the leaves of selected mulberry germplasm. Among the selected twelve mulberry accessions used for bioassay, MI-0376 and ME-033 performed better than check ($V_1$, Kosen). Other mulberry accessions i.e., MI-0310 and MI-0437 are on par with the check as far as the bioassay is concerned. MI-0376 and ME-0033 out yielded in rearing parameters and qualified for 11 and 10 rearing and related traits. Other mulberry accessions i.e., MI-0310 and MI-0437 were also qualified for eight rearing traits along with check ($V_1$). The mulberry accessions tested after selection from the preliminary characterization seems to be better and equally good in rearing and leaf yield compared to check ($V_1$, Kosen), which provides scope for selection and further evaluation. The selected mulberry accession may be included in crop improvement programme.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.131-134
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• 2002

Mulberry being the only food of silkworm, Bombyx mori L., is of great economic importance to the silk industry, The success in cocoon production mainly depends on the supply of quality leaves in sufficient quantity. In mulberry, where the economic product is leaf, the uptake of nitrogen from soil is very heavy and high responses to application of nutrients have been reported. Nitrogen supports vegetative growth particularly the leaf biomass. Variation in nitrogen harvest index and other physiological and yield contributing traits were estimated in five mulberry genotypes. Considerable variation was observed for nitrogen harvest index, protein yield per plant and harvest index. The correlation studies indicated the protein yield per plant was significantly correlated with leaf yield, nitrogen content in leaf, nitrogen harvest index and harvest index. The broad sense heritability estimates revealed that harvest index showed highest heritability (88.07%) followed by nitrogen content (82.52%), protein yield (70.28%) and nitrogen harvest index (66.52%).

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.34-37
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• 2002

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the nutritional value of common fodder tree leaves with goats fed at 50% of total ration. In experiment 1, leaves from six fodder tree species i.e., Ailanthus aitissima, Elaeagnus angustifolic, Morus alba (Mulberry), Populus spp, Robina pseudoacacia and Salix babylonia were harvested in spring and winter from northern areas of Pakistan. Chemical composition and apparent in situ dry matter digestibility (DMD) of fodder tree leaves were measured. Results showed that crude protein (CP) values were higher (p<0.05) in all the species during spring compared to winter (17.9% vs 12.0%). The concentration of NDF in Elaeagnus and Robinia was higher in spring, whereas no seasonal difference was found in other species. In situ DMD was higher (p<0.05) in Ailanthus and Populus at spring while it was higher (p<0.05) in Elaeagnus, Mulberry and Robinia at winter. There was no (p<0.05) seasonal effect on in situ DMD of Salix. In experiment II, four iso-nitrogenous and iso-caloric rations viz., A, B, C and D were prepared containing 50% (winter harvested) sun dried leaves of Salix, Robinia, Mulberry and Elaeagnus, respectively and 50% concentrate. Dry matter and crude protein intakes were higher (p<0.05) given ration A (Salix) whereas DM and CP digestibility was lowest (p<0.05) given ration B. Nitrogen retention was higher (p<0.05) given ration A. Goats fed on fodder tree leaves and concentrate showed moderate intake and digestibility.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2003

본 연구는 뽕잎을 이용한 고부가가치의 기능성식품의 제조에 적합한 뽕잎 품종을 선별하고자 품종별(YK-209, Cheong il, Yongchon and Kaeryang), 산지별(영천 및 상주), 부위별(상위, 중위 및 하위엽) 및 생육시기별(5월, 6월 및 8월)에 따른 뽕잎의 기능성 지표물질인 DNJ, GABA및 flavonoid의 함량을 HPLC로 정량하였다. 4가지 뽕잎 중 YK-209 뽕잎의 기 능성 물질 (DNJ, GABA 및 flavonoid) 함량이 가장 높았다. 그리고 YK-209 뽕잎으로부터 분리된 4가지 flavonoid 중 rutin 함량이 가장 높았으며, 그 다음으로 isoquercitrin>kaempferol-3-Ο-rutinoside＞astragalin 순으로 나타났으나 그 외 3가지 뽕잎에서는isoquercitrin의 함량이 가장 높았고 그 다음으로 rutin이 차지 하였으나 품종별, 산지별, 부위별 및 성장시기별에 따라 flavonoid구성성분의 함량이 다소 차이가 있었다. 영천지역에서 수확한 YK-209뽕잎의 3가지 기능성물질의 함량이 상주에서 수확한 뽕잎보다 그 함량이 높았다. 한편, YK-209 뽕잎의 부위 중 상위엽이 중위 및 하위엽보다 3가지 기능성물질의 함량이 높았다. 끝으로YK-209뽕잎의 성장시기 중 5월에 수확한 것이 6월 및 8월에 수확한 뽕잎보다 기능성물질의 함량이 높았다. 이러한 연구결과를 미루어 볼 때 3가지 기능성 성분함량이 높은 YK-209 뽕잎(용천뽕과 개량뽕을 교배하여 얻은 것)의 5월산 상위엽을 향후 뽕잎의 이용한 기능성식품의 제조용 원료로 활용할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.