柞蚕丝作为渤海靺鞨绣的核心原料，其制作工艺已列入国家级非物质文化遗产名录。宁安市通过发展 柞蚕产业，不仅保护了这一传统技艺，还推动了满族文化的传承与发展。同时，柞蚕养殖过程中不使 用化学农药，对柞林生态系统起到了良好的保护作用，实现了经济效益与生态效益的双赢。 据悉，近几年来宁安市与吉林省蚕业科学院开展合作，进行新品种的引进、示范推广工作，完成柞蚕 产业综合开发利用示范基地2000亩核心区建设。宁安市成为全国唯一的柞蚕、桑蚕、天蚕集中区，柞 蚕放养量占全省三分之一。全市柞蚕放养2200余把，放养面积10余万亩，年产商品茧150万公斤左右， 总收入近8000万元，蚕业已成为宁安市调整农业产业结构的重要优势特色产业。 宁安市的柞蚕产业，正以蓬勃的朝气和无限的潜力，织就着新时代乡村振兴的锦绣蓝图。 随着生物技术的开发，近几年来，蚕的综合利用价值也越来越引起人们重视，从蚕、蛹、蛾中提炼柞 蚕素、抗菌肽、干扰素等高科技产品，用于医疗、保健用品等，为传统的柞蚕生产带来了巨大的市场 潜力和发展前景。 "宁安市蚕桑产业发展自1958年建立蚕业站至今已有60多年的历史。"宁安市农业农村局局长朱玉双 说，"宁安的自然条件为柞蚕产 ...

Core Insights - Azerbaijan's silk industry is experiencing a revival after years of decline, driven by the introduction of Chinese mulberry seedlings and silkworm breeds as part of a national strategy to diversify agricultural production [2][3][4] Group 1: Historical Context - Azerbaijan has a 1500-year history of sericulture, with peak production in the 1960s and 70s, exporting to countries like Japan, Switzerland, and Italy [2] - The collapse of the Soviet Union led to a significant decline in the silk industry, with production dropping from 6000 tons in 1986 to just 236 kilograms in 2015 [2] Group 2: Revival Efforts - In 2016, Azerbaijan initiated a "seed introduction project" to revive the silk industry, collaborating with Shandong Guangtong Sericulture Development Co., Ltd. from China [3] - The introduction of high-quality mulberry seedlings and silkworm breeds from China has been well-received by local farmers, with the new mulberry varieties adapting well to the local climate [3][4] Group 3: Technological Advancements - The Gakh Sericulture Station, the only institution in Azerbaijan dedicated to silkworm breeding, underwent significant renovations in 2018 with Chinese technical support [3] - The station began hybrid silkworm breeding in 2019, resulting in improved disease resistance and higher quality and yield of silk cocoons [4] Group 4: Current Production and Impact - Local farmers have reported increased benefits from sericulture, with annual cocoon production now exceeding 600 tons [5] - The revival of the silk industry is seen as a crucial step in restoring Azerbaijan's agricultural heritage and economic diversity [3][5]

Group 1 - The recent surge in interest in silkworm farming among third-grade students across China is linked to educational initiatives in the science curriculum, encouraging families to engage in this activity together [1][2] - Many families are struggling to find mulberry leaves, which are essential for feeding silkworms, especially during the "fifth instar" stage when their food intake increases significantly [2][4] - Parents are employing various strategies to source mulberry leaves, including online purchases, community assistance, and local foraging [4] Group 2 - The life cycle of a silkworm, from egg hatching to pupation and moth emergence, takes approximately 40 to 60 days, during which they undergo five molts and have specific environmental requirements [5] - The educational aspect of silkworm farming allows children to experience the full life cycle, fostering an understanding of life, death, and transformation [6] - The silkworm farming industry is evolving with technological advancements, including smart farming techniques that allow for year-round silkworm cultivation and the development of silkworm breeds that can consume alternative feeds [7][9]