Abstract:The article explains that the silkworm is bred worldwide only as first-generation hybrids for maximum heterosis. The study supports the idea that the effect of heterosis will be significant if the breed components of the created hybrids have outstanding properties. Therefore, the selection of breeds with certain characteristics necessary for silkworm breeders in the future is very important. It is equally important that these characteristics are as high and stable as possible. For this, breeding work is carrie… Show more
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