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Genetic diversity and differentiation among populations of the Indian eri silkworm, Samia cynthia ricini, revealed by ISSR markers.
Journal of insect science (Online) - 1 Jan 2006
Vijayan K, Anuradha H J, Nair C V, Pradeep A R, Awasthi A K, Saratchandra B, Rahman S A S, Singh K C, Chakraborti R, Urs S Raje
Abstract excerpt
Samia cynthia ricini (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), the Indian eri silkworm, contributes significantly to the production of commercial silk and is widely distributed in the Brahmaputra river valley in North-Eastern India. Due to over exploitation coupled with rapid deforestation, most of the natural populations of S. cynthia ricini are dwindling rapidly and its preservation has become an important goal. Assessment...
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