Field Exploration for Colony Selection: Evaluating Hygienic Behavior in Apis cerana indica Colonies.

ABSTRACT: Hygienic behavior (HB) emerges as a pivotal trait, impacting colony resistance to diseases. This study aimed to understand the behavioral traits of Apis cerana indica colonies, with a focus on HB and other key characteristics crucial for colony health, and to screen and identify colonies with superior hygienic behavior and better performance to combat prevailing diseases and pests. This research spans a comprehensive field analysis with different seasons and locations, encompassing the distinct environmental and management factors that influence honey bee behavior. The inclusion of A. cerana indica colonies from various locations provides a novel perspective, offering valuable insights regarding the hygienic behavior of A. cerana indica. Several statistical analyses, i

SUBMITTER: Haran R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11354478 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature