Mention the type of honey bee you will prefer to rear if you are running an apiary. Give three reasons for your choice. Also list any two factors on which the quality of honey depends.
Mention the type of honey bee you will prefer to rear if you are running an apiary. Give three reasons for your choice. Also list any two factors on which the quality of honey depends.
Indian variety of honey bee: Apis cerena indica and Italian variety of honey bee: Apis mellifera, should be chosen for running an apiary.
Reasons are : They are accustomed with the climatic conditions and habitat of the country.
They are more resistant to the disease prevailing in the country.
Two factors on which the quality of honey depends:
1. Water content: The water content ranges from 13 to 25%. If honey has more than 17% moisture, it can increase number of yeast spores, so it will ferment. It is the most important characteristics which influences the quality of honey.
2. Sugar: Present in 95-99% in honey. Most of the sugar are formed as a result of the enzymes added by the honeybee during ripening of the honey. Sugar content also favours the quality of the honey.
Indian variety of honey bee: Apis cerena indica and Italian variety of honey bee: Apis mellifera, should be chosen for running an apiary.
Reasons are : They are accustomed with the climatic conditions and habitat of the country.
They are more resistant to the disease prevailing in the country.
Two factors on which the quality of honey depends:
1. Water content: The water content ranges from 13 to 25%. If honey has more than 17% moisture, it can increase number of yeast spores, so it will ferment. It is the most important characteristics which influences the quality of honey.
2. Sugar: Present in 95-99% in honey. Most of the sugar are formed as a result of the enzymes added by the honeybee during ripening of the honey. Sugar content also favours the quality of the honey.
