NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

IMPROVEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pasturage is related to
A
Cattle
B
Fishery
C
Apiculture
D
Sericulture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pasturage is related to apiculture. It is the availability of flowers from which bees collect nectar and pollen. It is related to the production of honey as it determines the taste and quantity of honey. So, it plays a very important role in apiculture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pasturage refers to the plants from which bees can collect pollen and nectar. Nectar-producing plants are tamarind, neem, etc. Pollen-producing plants are roses, sorghum, maize, etc. Plants that produce both nectar and pollen are apples, bananas, sunflowers, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -“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-4: -Pasturage is the availability of flowers to the bees for nectar and pollen collection. Pasturage is related to honey production because it determines the taste of honey and the quantity of honey.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bee pasturage or bee forage Plants that yield pollen and nectar are collectively called bee pasturage or bee forage.

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