Question

The italian bee is better than local varieties for commercial honey production why? state the meaning of pasturage

Answer 1

The Italian honey bee, Apis mellifera ligustica, is perhaps the world's most widely distributed honey bee due to the prolific egg laying of the queens. They are excellent collectors and their cleanliness reduces the chance of ailments and prolific breeders. The flowers available to the bees for nectar is known as pasturage; the quantity and quality of flowers available to those bees determine the taste and quantity of honey production.

Answer 2

Italian bee is undoubtedly more productive than local honey bee.Though their are morphological beauty is beyond words but their work is far better than this. They are famous for their cleanliness and gentle behaviour. These golden bees show strong disposition to breeding and excellent tendency to collect honey from their own hives. Pasturage means flowers available to the bee for nectar and pollen collection.