Status, Importance and Current Innovations in Lac Insects


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Authors

  • Ayashaa Ahmad
  • K. K. Sharma
  • R. Ramani
  • V. V. Ramamurthy

Abstract

The lac insect culture has been placed on a strong scientific footing, enabled with authentic characterizations from the NAIP Component 4 and its initiative through the Basic and Strategic Research thus placing the lac production industry and its commercialization on a scientific footing. The lac insect commercial lines are now known wholesomely with all that attributes scientifically generated and documented. The product profiles are now enhanced quantitatively and qualitatively linked by way of innovations achieved. It is hoped that the lac industry in the coming few decades will definitely take advantage of these innovations.

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Author Biographies

  • Ayashaa Ahmad
    Research Associate, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
  • K. K. Sharma
    Head, Lac Production Division,
  • R. Ramani
    Director, Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Namkum, Ranchi 834 010
  • V. V. Ramamurthy
    Professor, Division of Entomology, IARI, Pusa; Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012

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Issue

Vol. 64 No. 3 (2014)

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How to Cite

Ahmad, A., Sharma, K. K., Ramani, R., & Ramamurthy, V. V. (2015). Status, Importance and Current Innovations in Lac Insects. Indian Farming, 64(3). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/49948