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रेशमकीट बीज प्रौद्योगिकी अनुसंधान संस्थान

Institute For Silkworm Seed Technology Research

National Silkworm Seed Organization

Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Kodathi - 560 035

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Swachh Bharat
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Silkworm Seed Technology and Physiology Division

The Silkworm Seed Technology and Physiology Division focuses on embryonic development, incubation, preservation, and grainage technologies, with the objective of enhancing seed quality, hatchability, vigor, and uniformity for sustainable and efficient silkworm seed supply.


Activities

  1. Applied research and development on silkworm seed production and physiological aspects
  2. Embryological studies
  3. Preservation and hibernation schedules
  4. Development and refinement of techniques for large-scale egg production and grainage management under tropical conditions
  5. Studies on improving silkworm seed quality
  6. Standardization of seed production and incubation technologies
  7. Technical support to seed production system
  8. Capacity building and technology dissemination

Scientists Involved

Name Designation
Dr. Vinayak Hosamani Scientist-D & Head
Dr. Raviraj V. S Scientist-C
Dr. Mala N Scientist-C

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INSTITUTE FOR SILKWORM SEED TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

9.30 AM to 5.00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

2nd Saturday every month — Closed

Lunch Break: 1.00 PM to 1.30 PM

About

The Institute is functioning under National Silkworm Seed Organization, a unit of Central Silk Board, since 2006. The Central Silk Board in its 142nd Board Meeting held on 19th January 2025 has renamed

Silkworm Seed Technology Laboratory → Institute for Silkworm Seed Technology Research

This renaming was done to suit the mandate and activity of the institute, along with its national recognition and collaboration.

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