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Diversity of Bee Flora and Preparation of Floral Calendar for Scientific Beekeeping by Apiarist in Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh, India

Author: Ankita Singh, M.A. Khan and Sachin Kumar Jaiswal

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Abstract

The availability of nectar and pollen for the consumption of bees is mandatory in apiculture. Floral Calendar of a locality guides the beekeepers of Apis cerena indica for efficient bee management to derive maximum benefit from beekeeping. A study was conducted in Surguja, Surajpur and Balrampur districts of Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh during the year 2021 and 2022. Relevant information was gathered from beekeepers through pre - structured schedule. Total 21 plant species such as Mustard, Sunflower, Tomato, Brinjal, Mango, Cucumber, Chilli, Guava, Litchi, Pigeon pea, Tamarind, Citrus, Neem, Maize, Ber, Marigold, Sesame, Bitter gourd, Sponge Gourd, Okra and Karanj were recognized as major honey bee forage sources. Study has showed that region is endowed with varied different flora hence, there is a great potential in the area for apiculture.

Keywords

Apiculture, Apis cerena indica, Bee flora, Floral calendar, Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh

Conclusion

Result revealed that 21 bee flora were useful to honey bees in different month of calendar year, at Surguja, Surajpur and Balrampur districts of Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh. Bee flora was further classified as pollen and nectar on the basis of secondary data available. The bees are necessarily important component in cropping system by pollinating wide variety of crops. These groups were the provider of pollen, nectar and both pollen and nectar. It can be concluded that Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh can be considered as rich bee floral area, where scientific beekeeping should be undertaken to improve the farmers livelihood. The record of wild bee flora during the study encourages their conservation for sustainable bee keeping in future as well.

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How to cite this article

Ankita Singh, M.A. Khan and Sachin Kumar Jaiswal (2023). Diversity of Bee Flora and Preparation of Floral Calendar for Scientific Beekeeping by Apiarist in Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh, India. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(2): 20-23.