define lac culture?
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Lac culture is the scientific management of lac insects to obtain a high amount of quality lac. This involves selection and maintenance of host plants, inoculation of host plants with healthy lac insects, collection and processing of lac and protection against enemies. Lac is the resinous secretion of lac insects.
Lac culture is the scientific management of lac insects to obtain a high amount of quality lac. This involves selection and maintenance of host plants, inoculation of host plants with healthy lac insects, collection and processing of lac and protection against enemies.
Lac is the resinous secretion of lac insects. Two species of lac insects Tachardia lacca and T. chinensis are common, of which the former one is predominant in India. India is the highest lac-producing country. Thailand is next in order.