Download or read book Controlled Mating and Selection of the Honey Bee written by and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Controlled Mating and Selection of the Honey Bee written by Apimondia. Ständige Kommission für Bienenbiologie and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Controlled Mating of Queenbees written by Lloyd Raymond Watson and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Controlled Mating and Selection of the Honey Bee Reports at Apimondia Symposium on Bee Biology Lunz am see written by Friedrich Ruttner and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Neurobiology of Chemical Communication written by Carla Mucignat-Caretta and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-02-14 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intraspecific communication involves the activation of chemoreceptors and subsequent activation of different central areas that coordinate the responses of the entire organism—ranging from behavioral modification to modulation of hormones release. Animals emit intraspecific chemical signals, often referred to as pheromones, to advertise their presence to members of the same species and to regulate interactions aimed at establishing and regulating social and reproductive bonds. In the last two decades, scientists have developed a greater understanding of the neural processing of these chemical signals. Neurobiology of Chemical Communication explores the role of the chemical senses in mediating intraspecific communication. Providing an up-to-date outline of the most recent advances in the field, it presents data from laboratory and wild species, ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates, from insects to humans. The book examines the structure, anatomy, electrophysiology, and molecular biology of pheromones. It discusses how chemical signals work on different mammalian and non-mammalian species and includes chapters on insects, Drosophila, honey bees, amphibians, mice, tigers, and cattle. It also explores the controversial topic of human pheromones. An essential reference for students and researchers in the field of pheromones, this is also an ideal resource for those working on behavioral phenotyping of animal models and persons interested in the biology/ecology of wild and domestic species.
Download or read book Mating Biology of Honey Bees Apis Mellifera written by Gudrun Koeniger and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Breeding Techniques and Selection for Breeding of the Honeybee written by Friedrich Ruttner and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bee Genetics and Breeding written by Thomas E. Rinderer and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bee Genetics and Breeding provides an overview of the state of knowledge in bee genetics and breeding. The book is organized into two parts. Part I deals with the scholarly issues of bee genetics. It is intended as a reference source for students of both bees and genetics. It could also serve as a text for university courses in bee genetics. Topics discussed include the evolution of eusocial insects; geographical variability and classification of honey bees; and behavioral and biochemical genetics of honey bees. Part II deals more specifically with the practical issues of bee breeding. The discussions include the quantitative genetics of honey bees; ways to define and measure honey-bee characteristics so that the "best" parents for honey-bee stock improvement programs can be selected; and mating designs. This section contains sufficient guidance for bee breeders to initiate or improve breeding programs. Apiculturalists generally will find this part especially interesting since the quality of their own bee stock depends on the skills and knowledge of the breeders who produce their queens.
Download or read book Controlled Mating in Honeybees written by Lloyd Raymond Watson and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Honey Bee Colony Health written by Diana Sammataro and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book summarizes the current progress of bee researchers investigating the status of honey bees and possible reasons for their decline, providing a basis for establishing management methods that maintain colony health. Integrating discussion of Colony Collapse Disorder, the chapters provide information on the new microsporidian Nosema ceranae pathogens, the current status of the parasitic bee mites, updates on bee viruses, and the effects these problems are having on our important bee pollinators. The text also presents methods for diagnosing diseases and includes color illustrations and tables.
Download or read book Status of Pollinators in North America written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-05-13 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pollinators-insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the female parts of flowers for plant reproduction-are an essential part of natural and agricultural ecosystems throughout North America. For example, most fruit, vegetable, and seed crops and some crops that provide fiber, drugs, and fuel depend on animals for pollination. This report provides evidence for the decline of some pollinator species in North America, including America's most important managed pollinator, the honey bee, as well as some butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds. For most managed and wild pollinator species, however, population trends have not been assessed because populations have not been monitored over time. In addition, for wild species with demonstrated declines, it is often difficult to determine the causes or consequences of their decline. This report outlines priorities for research and monitoring that are needed to improve information on the status of pollinators and establishes a framework for conservation and restoration of pollinator species and communities.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Honeybee Breeding written by Giovanni Malakai and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COMPLETE GUIDE TO HONEYBEE BREEDING Are you fascinated by the art and science of honeybee breeding? Do you want to enhance your apiary's productivity and resilience through selective breeding? Curious about the latest techniques and best practices in honeybee genetics? Ready to dive into a comprehensive guide that covers every aspect of honeybee breeding? Unlock the secrets to successful honeybee breeding with the "COMPLETE GUIDE TO HONEYBEE BREEDING." This exhaustive resource is meticulously crafted for both novice and experienced beekeepers, offering a deep dive into the intricate world of honeybee genetics and selective breeding. Packed with cutting-edge techniques, practical insights, and detailed methodologies, this guide ensures that you have everything you need to enhance your apiary's productivity, health, and resilience. Comprehensive Highlights: Introduction to Honeybee Breeding: Understand the importance of honeybee breeding for sustainable beekeeping. Explore the history and evolution of honeybee genetics. Learn the fundamental principles of selective breeding. Getting Started with Honeybee Breeding: Essential equipment and tools for honeybee breeding. Setting up your breeding apiary: Best practices and tips. Safety precautions and legal considerations in honeybee breeding. Honeybee Genetics and Selection: In-depth explanation of honeybee genetics and heredity. Selecting the right traits for your breeding program. Understanding genetic diversity and its importance in honeybee populations. Breeding Techniques and Methods: Natural mating vs. controlled mating: Pros and cons. Queen rearing techniques: Grafting, non-grafting methods, and more. Drone management and selection for optimal breeding results. Health and Disease Management: Identifying common honeybee diseases and pests. Implementing breeding strategies for disease resistance. Best practices for maintaining colony health and hygiene. Advanced Breeding Strategies: Hybridization: Benefits and challenges in honeybee breeding. Artificial insemination: Step-by-step guide and practical applications. Breeding for specific goals: Honey production, pollination, temperament, and more. Monitoring and Evaluating Breeding Success: Techniques for tracking and recording breeding outcomes. Analyzing data to refine and improve your breeding program. Troubleshooting common issues in honeybee breeding. Sustainable Beekeeping Practices: Integrating breeding programs into sustainable beekeeping. Enhancing biodiversity and supporting wild bee populations. Long-term planning for a resilient and productive apiary. Case Studies and Success Stories: Real-world examples of successful honeybee breeding programs. Lessons learned from experienced beekeepers and researchers. Inspirational stories to motivate and guide your breeding journey. Transform your beekeeping practice with the "COMPLETE GUIDE TO HONEYBEE BREEDING." This comprehensive and keyword-rich guide empowers you with the knowledge and tools to master honeybee genetics and selective breeding, ensuring your apiary's success and sustainability. Make this book your final stop and start your journey toward a thriving and resilient bee population today!
Download or read book Instrumental Insemination of Queen Bees written by Otto Mackensen and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Queen Rearing and Bee Breeding written by Harry Hyde Laidlaw and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Written for beekeepers who know little about genetics and geneticists who know little about beekeeping." Chapter topics are: Brief history of queen rearing, The queen, The production of queen cells, Mating the virgin queens, The care of queens, Controlled mating, Genetics, Selective breeding, The genetic basis of disease resistance, Bibliography, Remarks, Whimsy and Index.
Download or read book The Lives of Bees written by Thomas D. Seeley and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeley, a world authority on honey bees, sheds light on why wild honey bees are still thriving while those living in managed colonies are in crisis. Drawing on the latest science as well as insights from his own pioneering fieldwork, he describes in extraordinary detail how honey bees live in nature and shows how this differs significantly from their lives under the management of beekeepers. Seeley presents an entirely new approach to beekeeping--Darwinian Beekeeping--which enables honey bees to use the toolkit of survival skills their species has acquired over the past thirty million years, and to evolve solutions to the new challenges they face today. He shows beekeepers how to use the principles of natural selection to guide their practices, and he offers a new vision of how beekeeping can better align with the natural habits of honey bees.
Download or read book Biogeography and Taxonomy of Honeybees written by Friedrich Ruttner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honeybees are as small as flies or as large as hornets, nesting in nar row cavities of trees and rocks or in the open on large limbs of trees 30 m above ground. They occur in tropical zones and in the forests of the Ural mountains, they survive seven months of winter and even longer periods of drought and heat. Historically, they lived through a extended time of stagnation in the tropics from the mid-Tertiary, but then experienced an explosive evolution during the Pleistocene, re sulting in the conquest of huge new territories and the origin of two dozen subspecies in Apis mellifera. This vast geographic and ecologic diversification of the genus Apis was accompanied by a rich morphological variation, less on the level of species than at the lowest rank, the subspecies level. Variation being exclusively of a quantitative kind at this first step of speciation, tradi tional descriptive methods of systematics proved to be unsatisfactory, and honeybee taxonomy finally ended up in a confusing multitude of inadequately described units. Effective methods of morphometric-sta tistical analysis of honeybee popUlations, centered on limited areas, have been developed during the last decades. Only the numerical characterization of the populations, together with the description of behavior, shows the true geographic variability and will end current generalizations and convenient stereotypes.
Download or read book Old World Honey Bee Apis Mellifera Populations written by Megan Alana Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on microsatellite analysis, Old World honey bee subspecies (A. m. ligustica, A. m. carnica, and A. m. caucasica) had similar levels of overall allelic richness compared to U.S. commercial strains and New World feral populations. However, Old World subspecies contained almost half (47%) of all unique alleles found. The remainder were distributed among U.S. commercial strains (15%) and New World feral populations (38%). Unfortunately, because feral populations have been largely reduced due to the parasitic mite Varroa destructor, U.S. commercial queen producer strains are a more realistic predictor of current genetic diversity within the U.S. Results also indicated that there were significant losses in overall allelic richness through time (QP 2015 vs QP 2004 and QP 1994; p
