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Title
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Beekeeping & development_1999 September
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Description
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The document provides an overview of the diverse practices of beekeeping across India, highlighting the various species of honey bees such as Apis cerana, Apis dorsata, and Apis mellifera, and their regional significance. It discusses the traditional and commercial aspects of apiculture, emphasizing the impact of the Thai Sac Brood Virus on the indigenous Apis cerana populations in Southern India and the subsequent recovery efforts by local beekeepers. The document also addresses the importance of honey production for local economies, the role of rural beekeeping in the market, and the need for modern techniques to enhance traditional practices. Additionally, it underscores the challenges faced by beekeepers, including disease management and market dynamics, while advocating for sustainable practices and the preservation of biodiversity in beekeeping.
Beekeeping & development, Honey Bees in India, pros and cons in marketing/promoting honey and bee waxes, Growth of apis cerana in south India. TSBV effect and restorative.
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Tag
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Beekeeping & development, Growth of apis cerana in south India.
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theme
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Apiculture
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Contributor
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Pratim Roy, Mathew John, Robert Leo
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Language
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English
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Format
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.pdf
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Publisher
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Keystone Foundatiion,
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Rights
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Public
