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Marco Polo: A Journey to the East, But Did He Ever Reach South India? Marco Polo, the legendary Venetian merchant and explorer, is renowned for his epic journey to the East in the 13th century. His account, “The Travels of Marco Polo,” captivated readers for centuries, painting a vivid picture of the exotic lands and … Read more
SERICULTURE IN INDIA Production Silkworm larvae are fed on mulberry leaves and after the fourth molt, they climb a twig placed near them and spin their silken cocoons. The silk is a continuous-filament fibre consisting of fibroin protein, secreted from two salivary glands in the head of each larva, and a gum called sericin, which … Read more
Importance of SERICULTURE IN INDIA and Karnataka Historical perspectives of Sericulture in India During Pre-independence period Sericulture in India has a remote past dating back to several centuries prior to the commencement of the Christian era. It has been held that mulberry culture came from China to India around 140 B.C. But there have been … Read more
Marco Polo: The Venetian Traveler Who Opened the World Marco Polo, the name evokes images of exotic lands, bustling bazaars, and a journey across continents. He is a figure etched in history, a man who traversed the Silk Road, witnessed the wonders of the Mongol Empire, and brought back tales that captivated Europe. But beyond … Read more
Distribution of Mulberry and Non-mulberry Sericulture (area, production and productivity across states), Cocoon Production Sericulture which has its origin in China is an age old Industry in India. Silk route is one of the ancient internationally recognized route for global business for not only silk but also other important commodities. History reveals that silk is … Read more