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Asiatic Honeybee Apis cerana [electronic resource] : Biodiversity Conservation and Agricultural Production / by Dharam P. Abrol.

Abrol, Dharam P. (author.). SpringerLink (Online service) (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 9789400769281
  • Physical Description: XXXIV, 1019 p. 78 illus., 31 illus. in color. online resource.
  • Publisher: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : 2013.
Subject: Life sciences.
Agriculture.
Biodiversity.
Endangered ecosystems.
Entomology.
Nature Conservation.
Life Sciences.
Entomology.
Agriculture.
Biodiversity.
Ecosystems.
Nature Conservation.

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1. Introduction
2. Historical perspective
3. Biology of Apis cerana
4. Biogeography
5. Genetics and breeding
6. Reproductive biology
7. Pheromones
8. Molecular phylogeny of Apis cerana
9. Interactions with other bee species
10. Dance language
11. Foraging
12. Floral resources
13. Pollination biology
14. Safety of bees in relation to pest management
15. Management problems
16. Population decline
17. Loss of genetic diversity
18. Diseases and enemies
19. Impact of climate changes
20. Behavioural defense against diseases and enemies
21. Ecological impacts of invasive alien species on bees
22. Conservation strategies
23. Livelihood security.

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