Lac cultivation is a complicated process, so the cultivators should know well about the inoculation, swarming period and harvesting of lac. Inoculation of Lac: The first procedure in the lac cultivation is the inoculation of lac insect. Inoculation is the process by which young ones get associated properly with the host plant. Inoculation is of two types: 1. Natural Inoculation: [...]
In this article we will discuss about Lac Insects:- 1. Introduction to Lac Insects 2. Meaning of Lac Insect 3. Life Cycle 4. Taxonomy 5. Preparation of Feeding Ground for Lac Insects 6. Enemies of Lac Insects and their Control 7. Microbial Flora Associated with Lac Insects. Introduction to Lac Insects: Two strains of the lac insects are recognised in [...]
In this article we will discuss about Lac:- 1. Meaning of Lac 2. Distribution of Lac 3. Composition 4. Properties 5. Lac Products and their Uses. Meaning of Lac: Lac is a resinous exudation from the body of a typical female scale insect, which it secretes for its own protection. Lac is the only known commercial resin of animal origin [...]