Biodiversity, Pathology and Hybradization in Tasar silkworm

The present investigation is an attempt to study the genetic proximity of the other ecoraces of Antheraea mylitta, bring about an idea of breeding of Andhra local ecorace with other ecoraces, without losing its beneficial commercial characters and suggest methods to overcome its weaknesses. Identification of ecoraces based on molecular markers, selection of parental ecoraces, consistent breeding program, production of hybrid seeds to produce desirable commercial characters.