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ArticleBiological trace element research2026

Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Mulberry for Improved Growth and Silk Yield in Silkworm (Bombyx mori).

Nagarajan Alagumanikumaran, Paulpandian Prema, Veeramani Veeramanikandan, Manal F Elkhadragy, Ashwag Shami, Mohamed Hussien, Paulraj Balaji, Farwa Jabbir, Tariq Aziz, Fakhria A Al-Joufi and 1 more

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Nagarajan AlagumanikumaranDepartment of Zoology. V.H.N. Senthikumara Nadar College , (Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University) , Virudhunagar, TN, India.
Paulpandian PremaDepartment of Zoology. V.H.N. Senthikumara Nadar College , (Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University) , Virudhunagar, TN, India. prema@vhnsnc.edu.in.
Veeramani VeeramanikandanDepartment of Microbiology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, TN, India.
Manal F ElkhadragyDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, 11671, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ashwag ShamiDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, 11671, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed HussienDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.
Paulraj BalajiPG and Research Centre in Biotechnology, MGR College, Hosur, Tamilnadu, India.
Farwa JabbirBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.
Tariq AzizBeijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China. iwockd@gmail.com.
Fakhria A Al-JoufiDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, 72341, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia.
Maher S AlwethaynaniDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Alquwayiyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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This research investigates the eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) utilizing the aqueous extract of Morus spp. (Mulberry) fruit as a natural bio-reducing and stabilizing agent. The mulberry fruit-mediated silver nanoparticles (MF-AgNPs) were primarily spherical, with particle sizes between 20 and 100 nm, as verified by electron microscopy and particle size characterization respectively. To assess their biological potential, MF-AgNPs were utilized in sericulture by treating MR2 mulberry leaves, a favored diet for Bombyx mori, with different concentrations (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%). Fifth instar silkworm larvae were administered these treated leaves thrice daily, whereas a control group was given leaves treated with distilled water. The 40% MF-AgNP treatment exhibited the most significant beneficial effects on larval growth and economic traits among the evaluated concentrations. This encompassed enhanced larval body weight, enhanced cocoon weight, and elevated shell ratio, signifying improved silk productivity as well as improved physiological performance relative to control and other treatment groups. The research underscores the promise of MF-AgNPs as a biocompatible and efficacious additive in silkworm farming.

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BombyxGreen Chemistry TechnologyMetal NanoparticlesMorusSilkSilverAnimalsLarvaParticle SizePlant ExtractsPlant LeavesPlant ExtractsSilkSilverBombyx moriGreen synthesisMorus spp.SericultureSilver nanoparticles

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