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Pheromones of Social Bees
John B. Free
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Description for Pheromones of Social Bees
Hardback. Bee pheromone research is described in this book, with emphasis on the honeybee. In addition, suggestions are made for further and different types of research into pheromones. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
The behaviour of these bees has been adapted to some extent to meet beekeeping requirements but few advances have been made in altering their behaviour so that honey and wax production is increased. Bee pheromone research aims to identify the pheromones and make analogous synthetic chemicals thus allowing the control of the colony's activities and enhancing honey production. This book evaluates the present state of knowledge of each known pheromone, discusses the pheromones of the stingless bees and describes the effect of pheromones on the social organization and mating behaviour of bumblebees. Suggestions are made for further and different types ... Read more
The behaviour of these bees has been adapted to some extent to meet beekeeping requirements but few advances have been made in altering their behaviour so that honey and wax production is increased. Bee pheromone research aims to identify the pheromones and make analogous synthetic chemicals thus allowing the control of the colony's activities and enhancing honey production. This book evaluates the present state of knowledge of each known pheromone, discusses the pheromones of the stingless bees and describes the effect of pheromones on the social organization and mating behaviour of bumblebees. Suggestions are made for further and different types ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780412247408
SKU
V9780412247408
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99-15
Reviews for Pheromones of Social Bees
...this is a worthy and timely summary of our present knowledge and provides valuable leads to further research. Quarterly Review of Biology