Question

Question 1
What are the desirable characters of bee varieties suitable for honey production?

Answer 1

Bee varieties having the following characters are considered desirable for honey production:
(a) Less aggressive
(b) Good honey collection capacity
(c) Prolific queen production with less swarming
(d) A good ability to protect itself from enemies
(e) Short breeding periods
(f) Breeding during the nectar flow
(g) Hybrid vigour
(h) Adaptation to a range of environments such as cold to moist to hot.