A Textbook On Apiculture
Description
Table of contents
Biographical note
This book is also being designed as an all-purpose broad scope reference book pertaining to apiculture which, includes biology of honeybees, culture practices and beeconomics. Further it contains all the ingredients for those who in need of getting started in beekeeping with the hives and covers managing techniques in all seasons after establishment.
This book is also being designed as an all-purpose broad scope reference book pertaining to apiculture which, includes biology of honeybees, culture practices and beeconomics. Further it contains all the ingredients for those who in need of getting started in beekeeping with the hives and covers managing techniques in all seasons after establishment.
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part 1 Biology of Honeybee
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Apiculture
- 1.1. Introduction
- 1.2 History of Beekeeping in India
- 1.3. Scope and Importance of Beekeeping
- Chapter 2 Classification of Bees
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Species of Honeybee
- 2.3 Candidate Species for Commercial Beekeeping
- Chapter 3 Bee Colony and Honey Comb
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Queen Bee
- 3.3 Drone Bee
- 3.4 Worker Bee
- 3.5 Structure of Honey Comb
- Chapter 4 Morphological Features of Honeybee
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 The Head
- 4.3 The Thorax
- 4.4 The Abdomen
- Chapter 5 Anatomical Structure of Honeybee
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 The Digestive System
- 5.3 Respiratory System
- 5.4 Circulatory System
- 5.5 Excretory System
- 5.6 Reproductive System
- Chapter 6 Life Cycle of Honeybee
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Developmental Stages of Honeybee
- Chapter 7 Food of Honeybees
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Nectar
- 7.3 Honey
- 7.4 Pollen
- 7.5 Royal Jelly
- 7.6 Bee Bread
- Chapter 8 Behaviour of Honeybees
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Bee Dance
- 8.3 Swarming
- 8.4 Robbing
- 8.5 Absconding
- 8.6 Marriage Flight or Nuptial Flight
- 8.7 Supersedure
- Chapter 9 Bee Pasturage and Honey Flow Season
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Types of Bee Pasturage
- 9.3 Common Bee Forage Plants in India
- 9.4 Importance of Bee Pasturage
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Apiculture
- Part 2 Culture and Management Practices
- Chapter 10 Culture Practices
- 10.1 Introduction
- Chapter 11 Principles of Apiculture
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Setting Up an Apiary
- 11.3 Accessories
- 11.4 Acquiring Honeybees
- 11.5 Colony Inspection
- 11.6 Colony Records
- Chapter 12 Appliances Used in Beekeeping Industry
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Tool for Culturing the Bees
- 12.3 Equipment for Handling the Bees
- 12.4 Equipment for Protection
- 12.5 Equipment for Extraction
- Chapter 13 Methods of Beekeeping
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Primitive Method or Indigenous Method
- 13.3 Modern Method
- 13.4 Newton´s Bee Hive Model
- Chapter 14 Seasonal Management of Honeybees
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Management in Spring Season
- 14.3 Management in Summer Season
- 14.4 Management in Monsoon Season
- 14.5 Management in Autumn Season
- 14.6 Management in Winter Season
- Chapter 15 Enemies of Honeybees
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Mites
- 15.3 Wax Moth
- 15.4 Wasp
- 15.5 Ants
- 15.6 Birds
- Chapter 16 Diseases of Honeybees
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Classification of Diseases in Honeybee
- 16.3 Common Practices to Prevent the Spread of Diseases
- Chapter 17 Products from Beekeeping Industry
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Primary By-Products
- 17.3 Secondary By-Products
- Chapter 10 Culture Practices
- Part 3 Beeconomics
- Chapter 18 Economics of Apiculture
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Budget for an Apiculture
- 18.3 Funding Agencies for Apiary
- Chapter 18 Economics of Apiculture
- Questions Section
- Index
Dr. M. Tamilselvi is working as Associate Professor of Zoology in V V Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.