Annual Report 2009-2010 - Central Sericultural Research ...

‣ In evolution of lines for thin denier, 6 lines completed F2 generation in autumn 2009 and the denier
has been recorded in the range of 2.24 to.2.55
‣ At P4 Basic Seed Farm, Manasbal 6710 DFLs were prepared and supplied to DOS and extension centres.
Gene Pool:
‣ Cataloguing on evaluation of mulberry germplasm in North India has been done.
‣ 67 mulberry accessions were being maintained at CSRTI, Pampore.
‣ 165 silkworm accessions are being maintained (mostly Bivoltines) in the silkworm Germplasm bank at
Pampore
‣ 80 genotypes of mulberry germplasm are being maintained at P4, BSF, Manasbal as Temperate
Germplasm Bank.
‣ 46 bivoltine Silkworm accessions are being maintained at in the Germplasm Bank at RSRS, Sahaspur.
Extension Activities:
TOT / OFT / DOT
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‣ A quantity of 254.5 oz (25450 DFLs) were distributed to 268 farmers in the Kashmir valley during
spring season and harvested 11,157 kg of cocoons with an average yield of 43.84kg/100 DFLs.
‣ During summer season 27 oz (2700 DFLs) were distributed to 49 farmers in the Kashmir valley and
obtained 597.5 kg cocoons with an average yield of 22.13kg/100 DFLs.
‣ During 2009-2010 the Institute has worked out a comprehensive programme of TOT for the Northern
States, which include transfer of 08 developed technologies covering various aspects viz. Mulberry
tree cultivation technology for North India; Leaf harvesting and pruning technology for mulberry
trees grown under sub-tropical conditions of North India; Vermicomposting technology; Introduction
of new silkworm hybrids CS6 x Pam101, Dun6 x Dun21 & RSJ3 x RSJ1; Plantation in high pH
soil/usar land at farmers land in Uttar Pradesh and silkworm cocoon handicrafts technology for women
empowerment.
Training:
‣ Apart from 60 farmers, 70 DOS officials and students were trained in various aspects of Sericulture at
this Institute.
‣ Under IGNOU study centre, 13 students completed the “Certificate course in Sericulture”.