Role of Giant Honeybees in Natural and Agricultural Systems
provides multidisciplinary perspective about the different facets of giant honeybees. Giant honeybees–
Apis dorsata
and
Apis laboriosa
are excellent pollinators of crops, fruits, and vegetables in cultivated and natural lanscapes. Their large size, long foraging range, and large work force make them the most spectacular of all honeybee species for crop pollination and honey production. Due to their decline, ecosystems and global food security are being threatened. This book is the first of its kind which deals in detail on varied aspects of giant honeybee biology, management, conservation strategies for protecting biodiversity and enhancing crop productivity. It aims to promote a large, diverse, sustainable, and dependable bee pollinator workforce that can meet the challenge for optimizing food production in 21st century.
SALIENT FEATURES:
Covers the latest information on various aspects of biology of giant honeybees and brings the latest advances together in a single volume for researchers and advanced level students
Provides an excellent source of advanced study material for academics, researchers and students and programme planners
Provides an excellent source of livelihood in mountainous areas and marginal farmers
Deals with
biology, management and conservation strategies for protecting biodiversity and enhancing crop productivity
Excellent pollinator of tropical and subtropical crops, fruits, vegetables, etc. less prone to diseases and enemies
This book will be useful for pollination biologists, honeybee biologists, scientists working in agriculture, animal behavior, conservation, biology, ecology, entomologists, environmental biologists, etc.