Employment Generation to Women in Drought Prone Areas: A Study With Reference to the Development of Sericulture in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh

Rani, Jyoti

doi:10.1080/09718923.2007.11978356

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“…There was no variation between varieties for both rearing cycles. This result contradicts with results obtained by who reported that castor varieties were different in silk ratio [65,66,68,[90][91][92][93][94][95].…”

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Effect of Nitrogen Rates on Leaf Quality of Two Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Varieties as a Feed for Eri-Silkworm (Samia Cynthia Ricini Boisduval) Cocoon Production at Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia

2020

J Plant Biol Soil Health

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Limited research efforts have been made on cassava leaf usage for rearing eri-silkworm in relation to nitrogen fertilizer management. Hence, field and laboratory experiments were conducted at Jimma University (Ela-dale Site) during 2016 with the objective of determining the effect of nitrogen on leaf quality and identifying appropriate cassava variety for better leaf quality as a feed for Eri-silkworm performance. A 2x5 factorial experiment arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications was used. The treatments consisted of two cassava varieties (Kello and Qulle) and five levels of N (0,40,80,120 and 160 kg N ha-1) as Urea. For the laboratory experiment, to rear eri-silkworm, cassava leaves harvested from the field experiment (10 plots) were arranged in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications and their effect on Eri-silkworm performance assessed in terms of larval, cocoon, and post cocoon traits. Data were collected on growth attributes, leaf proximate analysis of cassava, eri-silkworms larval, and cocoon and post cocoon traits. Variety and nitrogen had variable in both laboratory and fields experiment including biochemical composition of leaves. Variety Kello was found to be superior compared to Qulle by revealing a silkworm rearing performance indicators of hatchability (90.23%), fecundity (366.2 eggs/female), shorter larval duration (18.46 days), better larval weight (6.27 gm), survival rate (92.66%), cocoon weight (3.44 gm), single shell weight (0.47 gm), pupal weight (2.96 gm) and effective rate of rearing (89%). Application of 160 kg N ha-1 gave highest hatchability (93.85%), fecundity (384.83 eggs per female), larval weight (6.5 gm), shell weight (0.51 gm), cocoon weight (3.66 gm), pupal weight (3.15 gm) and shortest larval duration (17.333 days). In terms of biochemical composition, kello leaves had higher moisture content (0.438%), ash (18.541%) and crude fat (16.69%). Higher crude fiber (16.248%) and total carbohydrate (27.234%) were obtained from Qulle variety. 160 kg N ha-1 gave the highest moisture (0.467%) and the lowest crude fiber (14.123% ). The highest leaf nitrogen content (4.802%) and crude protein (30.012%) was gained from the combination of kello and 160 kg N ha-1. In conclusion, variety Kello and 160 kg N ha-1 can be used for higher leaf yield, leaf quality and cocoon yield.

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Section: Silk Ratio (%)contrasting

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Effect of Nitrogen Rates on Leaf Quality of Two Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Varieties as a Feed for Eri-Silkworm (Samia Cynthia Ricini Boisduval) Cocoon Production at Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia

2020

J Plant Biol Soil Health

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“…Usha Rani (2007), in one of her studies in Andhra Pradesh has observed that the establishment of one acre mulberry garden for rearing 300 disease free layings (DFLs) of silk worms in two months generates 96.36 man days of employment, of which 72.70 percent are by women. She has also noticed that cocoon cutting and sexing and egg incubation are exclusively done by women.…”

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A Study on Productivity & Empowerment of Women Intensive Sericulture Sector of West Bengal*

Roy¹,

Mukherjee²

2020

PROD

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Sericulture is a women intensive sector where 60% of the workers are either family workers or hired female workers. Productive skill makes the presence of women invincible both in pre and post cocoon sectors. This larger participation is expected to raise their level of empowerment too. Higher level of empowerment is expected to induce the woman to usher improved productive technology. However field survey in Malda districts of West Bengal reveals a complete bleak picture. Neither productivity level, nor the empowerment level have reached the desired level, which calls for an immediate intervention and revision of policies.

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“…Research [5] has indicated a favorable outlook for the development of sericulture, not only in East Asia but also in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and the Africa Region, based on various socio-economic and agro-climatic factors such as rainfall, soil quality, temperature, humidity, light availability, and air circulation. Conversely, a large segment of the global population resides in developing countries and relies on agriculture as their primary source of livelihood [6].…”

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Pre-extension Demonstration and Popularization of Silk Production Technologies in South Ethiopia

Shanku,

Getiso,

Mijana

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IJSTS

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The study was conducted in Shebadino, Tula and Wondogenet districts of Sidama regional state of southern Ethiopia from 2018 to 2023 with the objectives of to evaluate the performance of silk production technologies at various levels of silk production with stakeholders/beneficiaries. The study also aimed to create awareness and develop confidence among silkworm producers, development agents, agricultural experts and policy makers for wider dissemination. Nine kebeles’ (the lowest administrative level), were selected from three (3) districts for the purposes of this study. Five (5) farmers from each kebele were selected, totaling 45 farmers, for technology pre-scale up and promotion. Three rounds of theoretical and practical training were given to these farmers after they were selected. Training in the third round focused on managing row silk and cocoons after harvest, with a first round that covered broad knowledge and the importance of sericulture. Of the farmers who were chosen and trained, 95.6 percent were women who began raising silk worms, producing cocoons, and processing row silk. Each farmer received 30 kilograms of castor seed and 50 disease-free adult moths for pre-scaling up and promotion of the technology. During the first year of the study period, 90%, 50%, and 40% of the disease-free moths that were disseminated laid eggs and developed into cocoons at Shebadino, Tula sub city and Wondogenet districts respectively. Sericulture is very beneficial to young people, particularly women, in terms of providing a variety of employment options and viable income without affecting their regular agricultural activities or the existing sociocultural equilibrium. Sericulture technology with its package used, knowledge and skill of the farmers (users) on the technology upgraded, continuous follow up assured by DAs and experts. This study highlights the significance of sericulture for rural development and offers insightful information for its dissemination.

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Employment Generation to Women in Drought Prone Areas: A Study With Reference to the Development of Sericulture in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh

Cited by 8 publications

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Effect of Nitrogen Rates on Leaf Quality of Two Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Varieties as a Feed for Eri-Silkworm (Samia Cynthia Ricini Boisduval) Cocoon Production at Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia

Effect of Nitrogen Rates on Leaf Quality of Two Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Varieties as a Feed for Eri-Silkworm (Samia Cynthia Ricini Boisduval) Cocoon Production at Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia

A Study on Productivity & Empowerment of Women Intensive Sericulture Sector of West Bengal*

Pre-extension Demonstration and Popularization of Silk Production Technologies in South Ethiopia

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