scholarly journals Beekeeping and Managed Bee Diversity in Indonesia: Perspective and Preference of Beekeepers

Diversity ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Damayanti Buchori ◽  
Akhmad Rizali ◽  
Windra Priawandiputra ◽  
Rika Raffiudin ◽  
Dewi Sartiami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bees ◽  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Bee Conservation ◽  
Bee Diversity ◽  
The Tropics

There is a high diversity of bees in the tropics, including honey bees and stingless bees, which are the main sources for honey and other ecosystem services. In Indonesia, beekeeping practices have been developed for centuries, and they have been part of many cultural practices in many traditional communities. The objective of this research was to study the beekeeping status and managed bee diversity in Indonesia and to investigate beekeepers’ perspectives on the factors and obstacles related to beekeeping. Direct interview and online interview were conducted to gain data on bees and beekeepers. In total, 272 beekeepers were interviewed across 25 provinces. Samplings of honey bees and stingless bees were also done during direct interviews for further identification and, when possible, pollen identification. All data and specimens were then sent to IPB Bogor for compilation and identification. We recorded 22 species of bees, including 3 species of honey bees and 19 species of stingless bees, that are reared by Indonesian beekeepers, with Apis cerana and Tetragonula laeviceps as the most common species. Our research also found that the majority of beekeepers fall into the category of the younger generation (30–39 years old) with educational background mostly from senior high school. Based on the beekeepers’ perspectives, there are several obstacles to beekeeping, especially the occurrence of death of bee foragers attributed to climate, food source, and pesticides. In conclusion, there is a need to develop a strategy for beekeeping and bee conservation in Indonesia, especially for adaptation and mitigation from environmental changes with a particular focus on climate and land-use change.

scholarly journals Application of Asiatic Honey Bees (Apis cerana) and Stingless Bees (Trigona laeviceps) as Pollinator Agents of Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuumL.) at Local Indonesia Farm System

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramadhani Eka Putra ◽  
Agus Dana Permana ◽  
Ida Kinasih
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bees ◽  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Fruit Set ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Hot Pepper ◽  
Pollinator Visitation ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Farm System

In Indonesia, hot pepper (Capsicum annuum) is one of the most important spices. Despite the fact that high yield cultivars and fertilizers have been applied to increase the annual production of this spice, local farming is always unable to maintain constant production. Studies to find the explanation of this problem mostly focused on pest attack while possibility of low fruit production due to lack of pollination was neglected. In this study, the effect of pollinator visitation to fruit set and quality was assessed by application of two local domesticated honey bees, Asiatic honey bees (Apis cerana) and stingless bees (Trigona laeviceps) as potential pollinator agents at hot pepper plantation. This study found that both bees had similar visitation rate whileA. ceranaspend less time in flowers. Visitation byA. ceranaandTrigona laevicepsimproved fruit set, fruit production per plant, average fruit weight, and fruit size. This result confirms the importance of cross pollination for hot pepper production and both species could be used as pollination agent for hot pepper. Advantages and disadvantages for each species as pollination agent for local Indonesia farm system are discussed in this paper.

scholarly journals Manajemen Penangkaran Lebah Madu (Apis Cerana Fabr.) Di Desa Buana Sakti Kecamatan Batanghari Kabupaten Lampung Timur

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Apriyanita Pitri Ningrum ◽  
Rudi Hilmanto ◽  
Wahyu Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bee ◽  
Honey Bees ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Technical Requirement ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Breeding Technique ◽  
Breeding Management ◽  
Bee Conservation

Honey forest are one of beekeeping product that can developed by honey bees breeding method.In order to remain sustainable production of honey breeding, agood breeding management is significantly needed. The purpose of this research was to identify and evaluate the breeding management of Apis cerana Fabr. honey bee based onthe indicator and parameter assessment of technical requirement planning, the technique, the implementation, and the products of breeding. This research was conducted from February 2012 until April 2012 in the Buana Sakti Village, District of Batanghari, East Lampung. The method used in this research is field observations and questionnairy interviews. The analysis applied in this reseacrh is quantitative and qualitative method, comparing the data collection from the field to the criteria and indicator of breeding management assessment. The results of this research showed that the aspect of technical requirement planning and the breeding products are considered good, it is because it has accomplished the requirement. While the aspect of breeding technique and implementation are considered not good, it is caused by the limited competence of bee farmer and the breeding methods. Overally, the breeding management of Apis cerana Fabr. honey bee in Buana Sakti village for all aspects is considered good. The breeding management of Apis cerana Fabr.honey bee in Buana Sakti village needs to be well improved, particularly in term of technique and implemetation of breeding to obtain the maximum quality of honey bee breeding. Key words : Apis cerana Fabr., bee breeding management, bee conservation

scholarly journals Antiviral Activities of a Medicinal Plant Extract Against Sacbrood Virus in Honeybees

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liping Sun ◽  
Xueqi Zhang ◽  
Shufa Xu ◽  
Chunsheng Hou ◽  
Jin Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bees ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Larval Growth ◽  
Antiviral Agent ◽  
Antiviral Effect ◽  
Absolute Quantification ◽  
Chinese Medicinal Herb ◽  
Sacbrood Virus ◽  
Antiviral Activities ◽  
Potential Strategy

Abstract Background Sacbrood is an infectious disease of the honey bee caused by Scbrood virus (SBV) which belongs to the family Iflaviridae and is especially lethal for Asian honeybee Apis cerana. Chinese Sacbrood virus (CSBV) is a geographic strain of SBV. Currently, there is a lack of an effective antiviral agent for controlling CSBV infection in honey bees. Methods Here, we explored the antiviral effect of a Chinese medicinal herb Radix isatidis on CSBV infection in A. cerana by inoculating the 3rd instar larvae with purified CSBV and treating the infected bee larvae with R. isatidis extract at the same time. The growth, development, and survival of larvae between the control and treatment groups were compared. The CSBV copy number at the 4th instar, 5th instar, and 6th instar larvae was measured by the absolute quantification PCR method. Results Bioassays revealed that R. isatidis extract significantly inhibited the replication of CSBV, mitigated the impacts of CSBV on larval growth and development, reduced the mortality of CSBV-infected A. cerana larvae, and modulated the expression of immune transcripts in infected bees. Conclusion Although the mechanism underlying the inhibition of CSBV replication by the medicine plant will require further investigation, this study demonstrated the antiviral activity of R. isatidis extract and provides a potential strategy for controlling SBV infection in honey bees.

scholarly journals Hypopharyngeal Gland Activity in Task-Specific Workers Under Brood and Broodless Conditions in Apis Cerana Indica (Fab.)

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seydur Rahman ◽  
Ibamelaker Thangkhiew ◽  
Sudhanya R. Hajong
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Protein Synthesis ◽  
Honey Bees ◽  
Protein Concentration ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Larval Rearing ◽  
Hypopharyngeal Gland ◽  
Head Weight ◽  
Apis Cerana Indica ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract The hypopharyngeal gland (HPG) is the principal organ of protein synthesis in honey bees. It is involved in larval rearing. We examined the fresh head weight, HPG acini diameter, and HPG protein content in worker bees engaged in different tasks and under brood and broodless conditions. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the HPG acini diameter of worker bees was related to their task. The highest HPG volume was found in nurse bees, and the volume regressed when the task changed from guarding to foraging. The fresh head weight was positively correlated with HPG acini diameter. Although, there was no positive correlation between HPG acini diameter and protein concentration, the glandular protein concentration increased progressively in nurse bees and declined in guard and forager bees. Histochemistry revealed similar results. Despite displaying significantly larger glands, guard bee protein secretion was similar to that of the foragers. Brooding had a significant effect on HPG activity. Only worker bees from the colony with an intact brood showed elevated rates of protein synthesis; thus, it is possible that a signal was emitted by the brood, which stimulated protein synthesis in the HPG. However, the size of the HPG was similar in both brood and broodless conditions.

Behavioral responses of honey bees, Apis cerana and Apis mellifera, to Vespa mandarinia marking and alarm pheromones

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beverly McClenaghan ◽  
Marcel Schlaf ◽  
Megan Geddes ◽  
Joshua Mazza ◽  
Grace Pitman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Apis Mellifera ◽  
Honey Bees ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Alarm Pheromones

scholarly journals Discovery of Aphid Lethal Paralysis Virus in Vespa velutina and Apis cerana in China

Insects ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dahe Yang ◽  
Hongxia Zhao ◽  
Junming Shi ◽  
Xiang Xu ◽  
Yanyan Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bees ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽  
Viral Reservoir ◽  
Molecular Evidence ◽  
Deformed Wing Virus ◽  
Vespa Velutina ◽  
Pollinator Abundance ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Paralysis Virus

Honey bees are essential to the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. However, despite no single factor being blamed for losses of honey bee colonies in Europe and the USA, viruses have been considered as a major driver. Moreover, a virus vector can enhance the titer and virulence of virus such as Varroa destructor can change the virulence of the deformed wing virus. Here, we report molecular evidence for aphid lethal paralysis virus (ALPV) infecting Vespa velutina, which is an important predator of honey bees, especially of Apis cerana. Viral replication and phylogenetic analysis indicated that ALPV can not only replicate in V. velutina and A. cerana, but ALPV from A. cerana (ALPV-Ac) was also significantly associated with that of V. velutina (ALPV-Vv), though distinct from those of Apis mellifera (ALPV-Am). The host state posterior probability displayed that V. velutina is the main viral reservoir between V. velutina and A. cerana. Our results show ALPV had expanded host diversity resulting in potential impacts on the health of pollinators, even on the pollination ecosystem. We suggest further studies should investigate potential risks and impacts on pollinator populations of hornets. These results should have an impact conservation efforts focused on sustaining native pollinator abundance and diversity, and therefore, the crucial ecosystem services that they provide.

scholarly journals Population Growth and Insecticide Residues of Honey Bees in Tropical Agricultural Landscapes

Diversity ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damayanti Buchori ◽  
Akhmad Rizali ◽  
Windra Priawandiputra ◽  
Dewi Sartiami ◽  
Midzon Johannis
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Honey Bees ◽  
Agricultural Intensification ◽  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Habitat Type ◽  
Agricultural Landscapes ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Home Garden

Global decline of pollinators, especially bees, has been documented in many countries. Several causes such as land-use change and agricultural intensification are reported to be the main drivers of the decline. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of land use on honey bee and stingless bee populations. Research was conducted in Bogor and Malang to compare between two different geographical areas. Managed bees such as honey bees (Apis cerana and A. mellifera) and stingless bees (Tetragonula laeviceps) were investigated to examine the effect of agricultural intensification. Field experiments were conducted by placing beehives in selected habitats (i.e., beekeeper gardens, forests areas, and agriculture areas). Population growth and neonicotinoid residue analysis of bees in different hive locations were measured to study the effect of habitat type. Population growth of bees represents the forager abundance and colony weight. Based on the analysis, we found that habitat type affected forager abundance and colony weight of honey bees (p < 0.05), although the patterns were different between species, region, as well as season. Forests could support the stingless bee colony better than agriculture and home garden habitats. Insecticide (neonicotinoid) was barely recorded in both honey bees and stingless bees.

scholarly journals SEM Investigation of Pollen Taxa in Honeys from Autochtone Apis cerana in Godavari, Lalitpur District, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 29-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khum Narayan Paudayal ◽  
Ishan Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bees ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Pollen Grains ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Palynological Assemblage ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Multifloral Honey ◽  
Plant Sources ◽  
Sem Investigation ◽  
Scanning Electron

Pollen analysis of 8 multifloral honey samples collected from 4 locations of Godavari, Lalitpur district, Nepal was performed using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). In this investigation, a wide range of foraging plant sources for Apis cerana honey bees was identified which demonstrates the adequate potential for expanding and sustaining beekeeping in this area. The palynological assemblage of a total of 44 species of pollen flora representing 28 families was identified to the generic and some up to species level. Some of the pollen grains identified to only families, belong to Acanthaceae, Apiaceae, Araliaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Compositae, Lamiaceae, Loranthaceae, Meliaceae, Poaceae, Rosaceae, Rutaceae and Pteridaceae. The pollen assemblages in honeys were mostly belonging to angiosperms while the gymnosperm pollen was completely absent. One pteridophyte spore belonging to family Pteridaceae recovered. In this paper the morphology of the pollen grains based on SEM observation are described and the importance of the systematic documentation of various bee flora are discussed.J. Nat. Hist. Mus. Vol. 26, 2012: 29-67

scholarly journals Honey Bees in the Tropics Show Winter Bee-Like Longevity in Response to Seasonal Dearth and Brood Reduction

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Feliciano-Cardona ◽  
Mehmet Ali Döke ◽  
Janpierre Aleman ◽  
Jose Luis Agosto-Rivera ◽  
Christina M. Grozinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bees ◽  
Brood Reduction ◽  
The Tropics
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