Which risk elevated during Byzantine silk production as the industry transformed from elite to mass-market?

💡 Explanation

When sericulture shifted to wide-scale cultivation, genetic diversity diminished triggering monoculture vulnerability because nearly identical silkworms were susceptible to disease. This amplified disease risk, rather than stronger controls or cost issues; therefore, it caused recurring harvest failures and trade disruptions.

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