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Analysis of Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Forage Vegetation and Its Implications for Colony Productivity

Authors
Sri Minarti1, *, Ita Wahju Nursita1, Poppy Satya Puspita1, Eka Nurwahyuni1
1Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, 65145, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: minartiherman@ub.ac.id
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Sri Minarti
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DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-670-3_44How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Apis Mellifera; Flowering Plants; Productivity; Vegetation
Abstract

Forage vegetation is an important factor in supporting the success of honey bee (Apis mellifera) farming. This study aimed to analyse the types of forage vegetation used by Apis mellifera honeybees and see the relationship between the availability of forage vegetation and colony productivity. The analysis was conducted in several areas with different flowering plant diversity including monoculture areas, agroforestry areas, and natural forests with diverse vegetation. At each location, 10 colonies of Apis mellifera honeybees with uniform colony strength were installed and monitored for 3 months. Each plant species was taxonomically classified and flower samples were analysed for nectar content. Colony productivity was measured based on the amount of honey produced, the amount of pollen collected, and the number of eggs laid by queen bees during the study period. The results showed that colonies placed in areas with high diversity of flowering plants had greater productivity compared to colonies in locations with limited vegetation. It can be concluded that forage vegetation diversity is important in supporting bee colony health and productivity.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Animal Industry (ICESAI 2024)
Series
Advances in Biological Sciences Research
Publication Date
18 April 2025
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978-94-6463-670-3
ISSN
2468-5747
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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