Sericulture (Noun)
Meaning 1
The production of raw silk by raising silkworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Raising silkworms in order to obtain raw silk.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The ancient art of sericulture has been practiced in Asia for thousands of years, with China being the largest producer of silk.
- Sericulture is a labor-intensive process that requires careful attention to the silkworms' diet, environment, and health.
- The sericulture industry in India is mainly concentrated in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
- To promote sericulture, the government has established training centers and provided subsidies to farmers who want to start sericulture projects.
- The process of sericulture involves the cultivation of mulberry bushes, which provide the leaves that silkworms feed on.