SER 501 (1+1) mulberry morus alba .pptx

Mulberry is a sole host plant of silkworm

1. UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, BENGALURU COLLEGE OF SERICULTURE, CHINTAMANI Course No : SER501 (1+1) Course title : Mulberry production technology Mahesh C M Jr. M.Sc Sericulture College of Sericulture Chintamani

2. Definition of Genus A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family. Generally it is denoted by a capitalized Latin name. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus.

3. Characteristics of genus Morus Over 150 species names have been published. Mostly trees or shrubs. Tap root system with branched roots.

4. Stem is branched, cylindrical, solid. Alternate leaves with entire toothed or three lobed.

5. The trees can be monoecious or dioecious. The flowers are ebracteate, sessile, actinomorphic. Tepals are 4 ( In 2 whorls of 2 each ). Sorosis type of fruits.

6. Distribution The species of genus Morus are distributed throughout the world. Mainly in Asia, Europe, North and South America and Africa. Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Africa

7. Some of the important species of genus Morus Morus alba Morus nigra Morus multicalys Morus rubra Morus indica Morus serrata Morus mongolica

8. References; Botany for College Students – A C Dutta FAO Manual Photos from Google