Objective: To evaluate in vivo patency rates of silk fibroin (SF) vascular grafts and resulting histological reactions in a canine model. Methods: To generate 3.5-mm inner diameter vessels, a combination of plaited silk fibers were wound with cocoon filaments and subsequently coated with an SF solution. The resulting SF grafts (n=35) were implanted into the carotid arteries of male beagles (age...

Sericulture is one of the non-timber forest products (NTFPs) that can help Indonesians live better lives and support environmental improvement. Silk, as a product sericulture, five NTFPs Indonesia has identified having ability to boost nation’s economy alleviate poverty. However, there are several issues with development silk in Indonesia, chiefly quality silkworm seedlings low cocoon yield. Cr...

The quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with cocoon traits in silkworms were mapped in 44 individuals of a backcross of Dazao females with hybrid F(1) males; the hybrid males were from females of inbred C(1)00 strain, which have white cocoons and superior cocoon traits, crossed with males of inbred strain Dazao, which have green cocoons and inferior cocoon traits. Nineteen putative major ...

This research was aimed at establishing high-quality and abundant cocoon cultivation in the country, to create new nutritious mulberry varieties gradually introduce them into production. In order local varieties, for first time viability of silkworm hybrids “Jararik-9”, “Jararik-10” determined by level productivity technological impact. The coefficient leaves eating hybrid worms determined. bel...