Apiculture (T)
F.Y.B.Sc. | SEM. I | Zoology | ZOO-101 (OE)
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The authors and publisher of this book have a great pleasure and satisfied to present this book, APICULTURE (OE-101-ZOO-T) Semester I for F.Y.B.Sc. Zoology students as one of the major subject. The book has been written as per the new revised syllabus B. Sc. Zoology Certificate, diploma, Major (03 years) / B. Sc. Honours in Zoology (04 years) for the Colleges Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune to be implemented from June 2024.
The main aim in writing this book is to provide basic information of the subject to cater the needs of the subject as per National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. We tried to explain the concepts and information in a simple lucid language so that students could understand it easily.
We feel that it’s not a new creation but presentation in simple form for the better understanding of students. The figures and photographs included in each chapter will help the students to grasp the subject matter. We provided, question paper pattern, M.C.Qs., and glossary at the end of the book that will help the students for study.
1. Chapter
Study of Honey Bees
1.1 An introduction to Apiculture
1.2 Systematic position, habit, habitat, distribution, marks of identification, and nesting behaviour of Apis dorsata, Apis indica, Apis florae and Apis mellifera.
1.3 Life cycle of honey bee, Colony organization and Division of labour.
2. Chapter
Study of Behavior and Equipments
2.1 Bee behavior and communication – Round dance and Wag-dance.
2.2 Artificial bee rearing (apiary) : Beehives (Langstroth), Beekeeping and seasonal management.
2.3 Bee keeping equipments – Comb foundation sheet, extractor, Uncapping knife, Smoker, Hive tool, Overall, Bee veil, gloves, High boots, Bee brush, D. B. feeder.
2.4 Methods of extraction of honey. (Indigenous and Modern).
3. Chapter
Study of Enemies and Diseases
3.1 Enemies of honey bee : Wax moth, Wax beetle, Wasps, Ants, Birds (Green bee eater, King crow), Amphibians and Mammals.
3.2 Bee diseases : Protozoan (Nosema), Bacterial (American foul brood), Viral (Sac brood), Fungal (Chalk brood).
3.3 Control and preventive measures of Bee diseases.
4. Chapter
Bee Economics and Marketing
4.1 Bee Economy : Products of apiculture industry and its uses – honey, bees wax, propolis, pollen, bee venom, royal jelly.
4.2 Bee pollination and management.
4.3 Entrepreneurship in Apiculture.
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