The National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences (NIAS) announced that the experimental design for studies in open systems are complete. It is hoped to develop new business for sericulture farmers, e. g., in Gunma Prefecture, a world cultural heritage center for silk industry.
Nikkei Biotech news release, June 23, 2014
NIAS will start GEM silkworm breeding in open facility by mid-July, 2014