Essays about: "honey bees"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the words honey bees.

  1. 1. The forgotten sand bee. A follow up on the status of the golden sand bee Andrena marginata in municipality of Mark, a decade later

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Monika Böttcher; [2024-03-19]
    Keywords : Golden sand bee; Andrena marginata; Devil´s bit scabious; Succisa pratensis; Oligolectic bees; Inventory; Meadow land; Conservation;

    Abstract : Over a decade ago, a conservation project aimed at preserving the endangered golden sand bee (Andrena marginata) populations in the Storån valley of the municipality of Marks was initiated. The species, red-listed in Sweden as well as in many other European country, specializes in pollen from Devil's bit. READ MORE

  3. 2. Wireless Sensor Network for Controlling the Varroasis Spread within Bee colonies across a Geographical Region

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Venkat Sai Akhil Dasyam; Saketh Pokuri; [2024]
    Keywords : Wireless Sensor Networks; Monitoring and Control; Precision Beekeeping; Disease spread; Internet of Things.;

    Abstract : Background: With the global decline of honey bee populations, safeguarding these vital pollinators has become crucial. Varroa destructor mites are a primary threat, weakening bees and facilitating the spread of diseases, which can decimate colonies and disrupt ecosystems. READ MORE

  4. 3. Comparison of drone ecology and behavior between Apis mellifera mellifera and the hybrid Buckfast in southwestern Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Finja Schaumann; [2023]
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    Abstract : Most research on the biology of the western honey bee (Apis mellifera) focuses on the worker bees, but knowledge about drones is lacking despite their important role in mating with a virgin queen. Available information about their ecology and behavior are mainly based on direct observations in need of intensive experience and knowledge about honey bees. READ MORE

  5. 4. Seasonal shift in the intestinal microbiota of honey bees, Apis mellifera

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Jonathan Meijer; [2023]
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    Abstract : Honey bees, Apis mellifera, are important pollinators across the world who provide the crucial function of maintaining the health and wellbeing of natural and agricultural ecosystems. However, in recent years, there has been a documented decline in honey bee populations worldwide. READ MORE

  6. 5. 16S comparison and analysis of the microbiomes of individuals from the same hive of Apis mellifera bees

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Anzor Merzhoyev; [2023]
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    Abstract : Apis Mellifera is the most abundant of the honeybee species thus making it one of the most crucial pollinators across the globe. It is a species that is in decline, it is important to understand these creatures in order to preserve its populations. READ MORE