Vol. 9, Issue 3, Part F (2024)

Author(s): Mir AH, Mir MR, Haq SA, Sharma RK and Baqual MF

Abstract: This study, conducted at the College of Temperate Sericulture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir in 2021 and 2022, evaluated the "Efficacy of Multinutrient Foliar Spray on Mulberry Leaf Yield, Quality and Commercial Characters of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)." Various combinations and concentrations of foliar sprays containing magnesium, zinc, sulfur, manganese, and boron were tested on mulberry plants. Significant differences in growth and yield parameters were observed across treatments, with T₁₂ (M4C3) showing the best results. The highest leaf yield, specific leaf weight, and specific leaf area were recorded in T₁₂ (M4C3), with improved chlorophyll content and photosynthetic rate, especially in spring. When fed to silkworms, these enhanced mulberry leaves improved their commercial traits significantly. The findings suggest that the T₁₂ (M4C3) treatment effectively boosts mulberry leaf yield and quality, thereby enhancing sericulture productivity.