Sericulture

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005167",
  "term": "Sericulture",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The cultivation of silkworms, primarily the species Bombyx mori, for the production of raw silk. This agricultural practice involves raising silkworms from eggs, feeding them mulberry leaves, and harvesting their cocoons. Sericulture is an ancient industry, with silk production dating back thousands of years in China.",
  "synonyms": [
    "sericiculture"
  ],
  "subject": "Agricultural equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Seidenraupenzucht",
    "es": "sericicultura",
    "fr": "sériciculture"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/sericulture/"
}