Abstract

                                The cultivation of mulberry is simple and may be done in a wide range of climate and soil provided the latter is fairly fertile; the rear- ing of silkworms is however possible only in temperature ranging between 70° to 90° F. with a humidity of 50 to 70%. During the hot weather the rearing is as a rule stopped and the bushes pruned for a fresh flush of leaves. The above named conditions exist in the Kollegal taluq almost throughout the year and hence the rearing of silkworms is carried on all the year round giving occupation for well over 5000 families in. 36 villages, the mulberry crop being raised on 10,000 acres and raw silk to the value of 10 lakhs of rupees being exported from this taluq.

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