Bombyx mori (silkworm) silk proteins are being utilized as unique biomaterials for medical applications. Chemical modification or post-conjugation of bioactive ligands expand the applicability of silk proteins; however, the processes are elaborate and costly. In this study, we used transgenic silkworm technology to develop single-chain variable fragment (scFv)-conjugated silk fibroin. The cocoo...

Larvae of the argid sawfly, Arge pullata (Zaddach) (Hymenoptera: Argidae), feeds on leaves of birch (Betula spp.) in China, Europe, Siberia, and Japan. Parasitoids of A. pullata were studied in Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, Hubei Province, China, in 2009 and 2010. Five parasitoid species were found: Pleolophus suigensis (Uchida), Mastrus nigrus Sheng, Endasys parviventris nipponicus (Uch...

Numerous species of solitary bees and wasps build linear nests with only one entrance. Developing insects must orient themselves inside their nest to choose the correct direction in which to emerge. Misorientation and chewing towards the dead end of the nest can result in significant mortality. Most insects position themselves towards the nest entrance during cocoon construction; however, some ...

Earthworms are nocturnal animals and have negative phototaxis, therefore the presence color of light thought to affect performance this Lumbricus rubellus earthworm. This study aims analyze effect different lights on performance. used acompletely randomized design (RAL), six treatments (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, dark as a control) three replications with variables observed were ...

Abstract The article presents the results of studies conducted at Tashkent State Technical University (based on research project № F-A-2018-029) to determine temperature zones in vibrating infrared dryer using thermal imaging during primary processing silkworm cocoons. To ensure a uniform and maintain quality final product, one important tasks is different points device eliminate heat loss it. ...