INFECTIOUS MYCOTIC DISEASES OF BOMBYX MORI L. SILKWORMS – REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.1199/azfpsp06Keywords:
silkworms, contagious mycotic diseasesAbstract
The silkworm can be affected in all stages of development (larva, chrysalis, butterfly) by the evolution of some diseases (mycotic, bacterial, viral, parasitic). Mycotic diseases of silkworms (muscardina, aspergillosis) are caused by fungi that parasitize the body of larvae and chrysalises and can seriously affect silkworm populations, causing significant production losses. To investigate the influence and evolution of fungal diseases on silkworms, we consulted the publications available in scientific databases, covering the period 2000-2024. Information from more than 52 publications was collected, and finally 23 relevant studies were analyzed. Statistical data indicate that temperature and humidity influence the development of these diseases. A relative humidity between 90 and 100% favors the appearance of diseases, while a level of 70% does not allow them to develop. Also, a temperature between 15 and 18°C is extremely favorable for the development of fungi, while spore germination is not recorded at 33°C. Proactive monitoring of silkworm health to prevent fungal diseases and prompt intervention when signs of disease appear are essential to maintaining healthy and efficient silk production.References
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