Research Article

Biochemical changes in hemolymph of spinning and non-spinning silkworm larvae, Bombyx mori (L., 1758) (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae), reared on fresh mulberry leaves: possible reasons for non-spinning syndrome

Volume: 44 Number: 4 December 31, 2020
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Biochemical changes in hemolymph of spinning and non-spinning silkworm larvae, Bombyx mori (L., 1758) (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae), reared on fresh mulberry leaves: possible reasons for non-spinning syndrome

Abstract

Non-spinning syndrome in Bombyx mori (L., 1758) (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) is a serious issue for the sericulture industry. Determination of urea metabolism as an important parameter at the onset of spinning has shown the need for examining the role of urea metabolism in the non-spinning syndrome. The aim of this study was to investigate role of urea metabolism in the non-spinning syndrome by evaluating urease activity and L-arginine concentrations in the silkworm hemolymph and mulberry leaves. Additionally, urea concentrations were determined in hemolymph samples. Urease activities in hemolymph samples were almost twice as high in spinning larvae (SL) than in non-spinning larvae, 25 ± 5.8 vs 10.9 ± 2.4 units/l (P < 0.05). Urea concentrations in the SL hemolymph decreased significantly from day 5 (137 ± 13 mg/l) to day 7 (97 ± 17 mg/l) of the fifth instar (P < 0.01), it remained almost constant in NSL hemolymph (149 ± 19 to 167 ± 4 mg/l). Additionally, L-arginine concentrations in hemolymph samples obtained from NSL of 4.55 ± 0.48 mM were significantly higher than in SL at 2.72 ± 0.45 mM (P < 0.01). Changes in urease activity and L-arginine concentrations in hemolymph were similarly observed in mulberry leaves. These results suggested that changes in urea metabolism may cause or contribute to non-spinning syndrome in silkworms.

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Thanks

The authors would like to thank Kozabirlik, Bursa and Prof. Dr. Alper Kumral at Department of Plant Protection for support to this research.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2020

Submission Date

May 15, 2020

Acceptance Date

November 14, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 44 Number: 4

APA
Şahan, Ü., Gül, Z., & Büyükuysal, L. R. (2020). Biochemical changes in hemolymph of spinning and non-spinning silkworm larvae, Bombyx mori (L., 1758) (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae), reared on fresh mulberry leaves: possible reasons for non-spinning syndrome. Turkish Journal of Entomology, 44(4), 571-579. https://doi.org/10.16970/entoted.737773

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