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Beekeeping in Tanzania

Authors :
Prandin, L.
Pedrazzini, G.
Mutinelli, F.
Source :
Tropicultura, Vol 18, Iss 2, Pp 94-94 (2000)
Publication Year :
2000
Publisher :
Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux, 2000.

Abstract

This study has been carried out in order to make the inventory on honeybee plants of Bukavu and its surroundings. Results showed that bees usually visit 147 species of plants. Bees collect nectar on 71 % of these plants. Blue, violet, yellow, red and pink flower colours seem to be the best for bees attracting.

Subjects

Subjects :
Beekeeping
Tanzania
Agriculture

Details

Language :
English, French
ISSN :
07713312
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Tropicultura
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.532d36b0c1e24a9da32143285ed518ab
Document Type :
article