HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

APICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Beekeeping is also known as:
A
Horticulture
B
Apiculture
C
Agriculture
D
None of the Above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“Apiculture is the scientific method of rearing honeybees. “ The word ‘apiculture’ comes from the Latin word ‘apis’ meaning bee. So, apiculture or beekeeping is the care and management of honey bees for the production of honey and wax.

Detailed explanation-2: -Apiculture-the maintenance of honeybees and hives-provides farmers and hobbyists with a variety of enterprises including production of beeswax, honey and other edible bee products; crop pollination services, and the sale of bees to other beekeepers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The scientific method of rearing honey bees is called apiculture. It is also called beekeeping, where bees are bred commercially in apiaries, are well maintained, taken care of and managed, to produce wax and honey.

Detailed explanation-4: -Apiculture is done for the commercial production of honey along with other beneficial products. It is also called beekeeping. Products obtained from apiculture are wax pollen, honey, beeswax, royal jelly, bee venom, etc.

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