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Glow-in-the-Dark Silk Production through the Diet Manipulation of Bombyx mori

CSEF · 2014 Zoology

Aleah J. DenBoer · Classical Conversations, Lakewood, Lakewood, Los Angeles County

Overview

Objectives/Goals My goal is to produce glow-in-the-dark silk by manipulating the diet of Bombyx mori. Methods/Materials Four separate batches or eggs were ordered. The first two never hatched due to the temperature. The third and fourth batches of eggs hatched successfully in a specially-designed incubator using a cardboard box, 35 watt bulb, heat lamp, glass, and thermometer that blocked light and maintained a temperature of 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit. The Bombyx mori were fed silkworm mulberry chow. Experimental glow-in-the-dark food was fed to experimental Bombyx mori and observed. The experiment was repeated numerous times and is still ongoing. Results Glow-in-the-dark silk can be produced through feeding Bombyx mori an original recipe of glow-in-the-dark food. Conclusions/Discussion The glow-in-the-dark powder gradually harms Bombyx mori, but still produces glow-in-the-dark silk. I have ongoing research varying the recipe and feeding schedule to have healthier Bombyx mori that will produce more glow-in-the-dark silk.

Summary statement

Glow-in-the-dark silk can be produced through feeding Bombyx mori glow-in-the-dark food.

Help received

My father cut the cardboard for the incubator and typed out the report I wrote

Competition history

  • CSEF 2014 Zoology · Entry J2209

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