TOPIC:- TO STUDY ABOUT MULBERRY
CULTIVATION AND USES OF SILKWORM &
MULBERRY LEAVES.
Mulberry cultivation
Mulberry (Morus spp., Moraceae)
The important character of the members of
the family Moraceae (especially Morus spp.) is the
presence of idioblast, an enlarged epidermal cell in
the leaf.
Ecological requirements
Climate
Mulberry can be grown upto 800 m MSL.
For the optimum growth of mulberry and good
sprouting of the buds, the mean atmospheric
temperature should be in the range of 13oC to
37.7oC. The ideal temperature should be between
24 and 28oC with relative humidity of 65 to 80
percent and sun shine duration of 5 to 12 hours per
day.
Mulberry can be grown in a rainfall range of
600mm to 2500mm. Under low rainfall conditions,
the growth is limited and requires supplemental
irrigation. On an average, 50mm once in 10 days is
considered ideal for mulberry.
Soil
, Slightly acidic soils (6.2 to 6.8 pH) free from
injurious salts are ideal for good growth of mulberry
plant. Saline and alkaline soils are not preferred.
Mulberry varieties
Irrigated : Kanva 2, MR 2, S 30, S 36, S 54, DD
(Viswa), V1
Semi irrigated : Kanva 2, MR 2
Rainfed : S 13, S 34, RFS 135, RFS 175, S 1635
Propagation of mulberry
Mulberry is mostly propagated through cuttings.
Cuttings may be planted straight away in the
main field itself or nursery may be raised and
the sprouted and rooted saplings may be
planted in the main field.
The latter method is advisable because of its
easy establishment in the main field.
Selection of planting material
Generally, the mulberry plants are raised from
semi-hardwood cuttings.
Cuttings are selected from well established
garden of 8-12 months old.
Only full grown thick main stems, free from
insect and disease damages having a diameter
of 10-12mm are chosen for preparation of
cuttings.
The cuttings should be of 15-20 cm with 3-4
active buds and should have 45o slanting cut at
the bottom end.
Care should be taken to make a sharp clean
cut at both the ends of cuttings without splitting
the bark.
CULTIVATION AND USES OF SILKWORM &
MULBERRY LEAVES.
Mulberry cultivation
Mulberry (Morus spp., Moraceae)
The important character of the members of
the family Moraceae (especially Morus spp.) is the
presence of idioblast, an enlarged epidermal cell in
the leaf.
Ecological requirements
Climate
Mulberry can be grown upto 800 m MSL.
For the optimum growth of mulberry and good
sprouting of the buds, the mean atmospheric
temperature should be in the range of 13oC to
37.7oC. The ideal temperature should be between
24 and 28oC with relative humidity of 65 to 80
percent and sun shine duration of 5 to 12 hours per
day.
Mulberry can be grown in a rainfall range of
600mm to 2500mm. Under low rainfall conditions,
the growth is limited and requires supplemental
irrigation. On an average, 50mm once in 10 days is
considered ideal for mulberry.
Soil
, Slightly acidic soils (6.2 to 6.8 pH) free from
injurious salts are ideal for good growth of mulberry
plant. Saline and alkaline soils are not preferred.
Mulberry varieties
Irrigated : Kanva 2, MR 2, S 30, S 36, S 54, DD
(Viswa), V1
Semi irrigated : Kanva 2, MR 2
Rainfed : S 13, S 34, RFS 135, RFS 175, S 1635
Propagation of mulberry
Mulberry is mostly propagated through cuttings.
Cuttings may be planted straight away in the
main field itself or nursery may be raised and
the sprouted and rooted saplings may be
planted in the main field.
The latter method is advisable because of its
easy establishment in the main field.
Selection of planting material
Generally, the mulberry plants are raised from
semi-hardwood cuttings.
Cuttings are selected from well established
garden of 8-12 months old.
Only full grown thick main stems, free from
insect and disease damages having a diameter
of 10-12mm are chosen for preparation of
cuttings.
The cuttings should be of 15-20 cm with 3-4
active buds and should have 45o slanting cut at
the bottom end.
Care should be taken to make a sharp clean
cut at both the ends of cuttings without splitting
the bark.
