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sericulture: see silk Wild silk is the product of the tussah worm of India and China, which feeds on oaks. It is now semicultivated, as groves of dwarf trees are provided for its feeding. It spins a coarser, flatter, yellower filament than the Bombyx mori, ..... Click the link for more information. ; silkworm. sericulture [′ser·ə‚kəl·chər] (agriculture) The raising of silkworms to produce raw silk. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sericulture occupies a very important position in the Indian economy. Dyed silk was purchased from Arab and Indian traders until sericulture was introduced on the island in the early nineteenth century. For the Matsuo family who were engaged in agriculture, sericulture, sake production, and moneylending, as well as village administration, theirs was a vital location. |
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