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Article: Nainital Research Centre achieves world record in breeding silkworm eggs.
- Article from:
- Asian News International
- Article date:
- April 18, 2009
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Byline: ANI
Nainital, Apr 18 (ANI): Nainital-based Regional Oak Tasar Research Centre has created a world record in the field of silkworm egg laying.
The scientists and other staff members of the research centre are very pleased by the way the project has shaped up.
The average eggs per moth at the research centre are in the range of 240 to 260 as compared to China's 160 to 200 eggs.
The number of eggs per gram in the research centre is 108-110 in comparison with China's 120 eggs per gram. These yardsticks signify that the eggs of Oak Tasar Research Centre are healthy.
The main reason for the success can be attributed to the ...