“Technological Innovations for Sustainable Apiculture Management" explores the forefront of modern apiculture, showcasing transformative advancements in beekeeping practices. This comprehensive volume, authored by leading experts, illuminates key themes shaping the industry today. Discover the latest genetic advancements enhancing bee breeds for improved honey production, disease resistance, and pollination efficiency. Explore cutting-edge technologies, such as IoT devices, remote monitoring systems, and automated hive management tools revolutionizing modern beekeeping practices. Delve into studies on optimal bee nutrition and foraging strategies, including habitat management, pollen supplements, and nectar source optimization, to enhance colony health and productivity. Learn about breakthroughs in disease management, including innovative treatments, genetic resistance, and biosecurity measures vital for maintaining bee health. Understand the critical role of bees in pollination services and sustainable agriculture, with insights into the economic value of pollination and innovative approaches integrating beekeeping into farming practices. Addressing climate change, the book discusses adaptation strategies, including breeding resilient bee species and mitigating environmental stressors. The rise of urban beekeeping is highlighted, emphasizing its benefits for local ecosystems, community engagement, and the promotion of bee-friendly environments. Uncover advancements in honey quality and processing techniques, along with the development of value-added products like mead, honey-based cosmetics, and medicinal honey. The book also discusses education and outreach strategies essential for promoting bee conservation and sustainable practices among beekeepers, farmers, policy makers, and the general public. Featuring global perspectives, it presents diverse case studies and cultural practices in apiculture from around the world, offering valuable insights for all stakeholders. Technological Innovations for Sustainable Apiculture Management is an indispensable resource, showcasing the dynamic evolution of beekeeping and its profound impact on agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainability. The authors would like to extend their sincere gratitude to their colleagues from various institutions and universities for their invaluable suggestions and constructive feedback, which greatly contributed to the preparation of this endeavour. They also express their heartfelt. Appreciation to Satish Serial Publishing House for their unwavering support and co-operation throughout the publication process.
Dr. Kamin Alexander, working as an Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj-211007, UP, India. Dr. Kamin Alexander, has received many awards like Experienced Women Research Awards-2024, Best Zoologist Award 2023, Nari Shakti Samman-2023 Young Women Scientist-2023, Distinguished Scientist Award 2019, Young Scientist Award. She organized National Seminal 2024 as a Organizing Secretary, Worked as a Joint Organizing Secretary of many National and International Seminar/Conferences. She has published more than 30 Research Papers and review articles in reputed national and international scientific journals. She has been Advisor for two Ph.D. students, Co-Advisor of many Ph.D. students, and guided many M.Sc. THESIS. Presently she is the Co-Principal Investigator of CST Project. She has edited two books. She has also contributed in scientific fields by means popular articles, Radio Talks, conference proceeding papers, invited lectures, short communications, many training programe, chapters in books, manuals, edited publications, etc.
Dr. Sanjay Singh is the Director General of the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR). UPCAR is a state organization that promotes research, education, and technology transfer to advance agriculture and related sciences. Dr. Singh was previously a Principal Scientist at ICAR-NIPB. Dr. Sanjay Singh serves as the Director General of the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR), headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Prior to this role, he was a Principal Scientist at the ICAR National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB). Dr. Singh's expertise lies in crop improvement and genomics, particularly focusing on fruit crops, such as mango and grape. His work encompasses tree physiology and plant tissue culture, contributing significantly to advancements in horticultural science. In his capacity as a Director General of UPCAR, Dr. Singh has been instrumental in initiatives aimed at enhancing the agricultural sector in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, he has participated in the 13th National Seed Congress (NSC, 2024) held in Varanasi, where strategies to improve the state's seed sector were discussed. The congress emphasized collaboration, innovation, and infrastructure development to better serve farmers and promote sustainable agriculture. Dr. Singh's leadership at UPCAR involves coordinating research and development activities to address the challenges faced by the agricultural community in Uttar Pradesh. His efforts are directed towards implementing innovative practices and fostering public-private partnerships to drive growth and sustainability in the sector.
Dr. Satendra Singh is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Jacob Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Completed his graduation in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, he completed his M. Tech. in Information Technology (Bioinformatics) from Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA) and Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (SHUATS). He has qualified GATE in 2003, 2004 and 2006. His main area of research interests are genome analysis, drug designing, chemoinformatics molecular dynamics and Agriculture Bioinformatics. Having teaching and research experience of more than 20 years, Dr. Singh has published around 85 research and review papers in national and international peer reviewed journals. He is the recipient of several awards, including Excellence in Teaching Award, Young Scientist Awards, Best research paper award and Best oral presentation award, etc. He has edited 03 book on Bioinformatics and various aspects of life sciences. Dr. Singh is having lifetime memberships of several National and International professional societies.
Dr. Dhirendra Kumar is presently working as an Associate Professor (Animal Genetics and Breeding) at CoVAS, Kishanganj, BASU, Patna. Dr. Dhirendra is a recipient of Best Ph.D. Thesis Award, Appreciation Award (2), Distinguished Scientist Award, Excellence in Teaching Award, Young Scientist Award (2) and Life Science Leadership Award. He has also served as an Organizing Secretary of International Conference (1), Joint Organizing Secretary of International Conference (1) and Co-Organizing Secretary of National Conference/Symposium (4). He has been the Principal Investigator of Network Project of NBAGR-ICAR on Characterization of Poonchi Chicken. He has also acted as a Co-Principal Investigator under Network Projects of ICAR for Characterization of Sheep as well as Goat. He has been the co-project leader of the project “Capacity building/Training of Women Self Help Group members from Umeed as Community Paravets”. He has published more than 65 research and review articles in reputed national and international scientific journals. He has also contributed in scientific fields by means of books (12), popular articles, conference proceeding papers, short communications, chapters in books, manuals, edited publications, etc.
1 Selective Breeding Techniques for Enhanced Honey Production in Bees ..................................................................................1 Kamin Alexander
2 Technological Innovation in Hive Management ...................................13 Kamin Alexander, and Sanjay Singh
3 Nutrition and Foraging Optimization ....................................................19 Monika and Kamin Alexander
4 Pollination Services and Agricultural Sustainability: Innovative Approaches .........................................................................29 Rishabh Kumar, Girish Goyal and Sanjay Singh
5 Urban Beekeeping and Community Engagement .................................47 Kamin Alexander, and Monika
6 Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies ...........................................53 Girish Goyal, Sanjay Singh, and Rishabh Kumar
7 Education and Outreach in Apiculture ..................................................69 Satendra Singh, and Kamin Alexander
8 Global Perspective on Beekeeping ........................................................75 Sanjay Singh, and Kamin Alexander
9 Pest of Honeybee and Their Management ............................................81 Aditya Sharma, and Hemlata Pant
10 Importance of Honeybee Products ........................................................87 Nidhi Gupta, Aditya sharma, Hemlata Pant and Jyoti Verma
