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Analysis of the Biological Impacts of Nanomaterials on Silkworms (Bombyx mori): A Brief Review

International Journal of Zoological Investigations 2023 2 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 30 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.
Rashmi Rameshwari, M Keerthiga

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This brief review examines how various nanomaterials affect silkworm (Bombyx mori) biology, including silk production and health outcomes. Understanding nanomaterial effects on silkworms matters both for agriculture and for evaluating the broader environmental risks of engineered nanoparticles.

The production of high-quality silkworm silk is crucial to sericulture, along with the production of biomass, silk proteins, and animal feed.The unique characteristics of nanomaterials have the potential to advance the development of several industries, including agriculture, cosmetics, and medicine.The use of nanotechnology in sericulture enhances the quality of silk fibre while also increasing the silkworm's survival rate and encouraging their growth and development.Despite the benefits of nanomaterials, there are some worries about how safe it is to use them in the environment, on people, and in experimental models.Studies have revealed that while certain nanomaterials have therapeutic capabilities, others are poisonous to the silkworm's tissues and organs.This review summarises some studies on the benefits of applying nanoparticles and the biological effects of nanomaterials on silkworms.

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