Vol. 8, Issue 9, Part A (2024)

A study to analyse pros and cons of different propagation methods in mulberry (Morus sp.)

Author(s):

Bharath Kumar BM, Chandana HS, Mili Gajendra Pusdekar, Karthick Mani Bharathi B, Ishita Garai and Shruthi GH

Abstract:
Mulberry (Morus spp.) is a key plant in sericulture and has various uses in agroforestry, traditional medicine and food industries. Propagation of mulberry is essential to meet the increasing global demand, particularly in silk production and is achieved through both sexual and asexual methods each with distinct advantages and limitations. Sexual propagation involving seeds promotes genetic diversity which is crucial for breeding programs aimed at improving resistance to pests and environmental stresses. However, it introduces variability in plant traits which is undesirable in commercial sericulture. Asexual propagation methods such as cuttings, grafting, layering, mini clonal technology and tissue culture, provide uniform plants with consistent leaf yield and quality which are vital for silkworm rearing. While cutting propagation is simple and cost-effective, techniques like grafting and tissue culture offer better trait selection but require significant technical expertise and infrastructure. Mini clonal technology presents an advanced solution for large-scale propagation thereby combining speed with uniformity. This article comprehensively evaluates the pros and cons of each propagation method thus focusing on their suitability for different scales of mulberry cultivation and their impact on the silk industry. Recent advancements and research findings are integrated to highlight the future potential of mulberry propagation techniques.

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How to cite this article:
Bharath Kumar BM, Chandana HS, Mili Gajendra Pusdekar, Karthick Mani Bharathi B, Ishita Garai and Shruthi GH. A study to analyse pros and cons of different propagation methods in mulberry (Morus sp.). Int. J. Adv. Biochem. Res. 2024;8(9):28-32. DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i9a.2063