Fundamentals of Beekeeping

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Biodiversity of honeybees. 3. External morphology of honeybee. 4. Anatomy of honeybee. 5. Biology of honeybee. References. Index.

"Beekeeping business is profitable production of honey and wax and has tremendous importance at national and international scenario. The book provides foundation and minute details of basic knowledge of bees and beekeeping leading to advancement of the apiculture. Various chapters include national and international status of beekeeping, biodiversity of bees, external morphology of bee, anatomy of bee and biology of bee. Thus, the book is undoubtedly rare publication on fundamentals of bees and useful guide to beekeepers, teachers, students, researchers, agriculturist and industrialists." (jacket)