Melisopalynology, Beeflora & Traditional Beekeeping in Chamba Himalaya

This book pertain to melissopalynology of honey samples collected from different blocks of district Chamba with varied Climatic conditions; Altitudes and Latitudes. Melissopalynological studies of thirty five honey samples from seven blocks of the Chamba area of Himachal Himalaya.The present investigations were also undertaken on the diversity of the bee-flora in district Chamba and find out its relative utility by the honey bees (Apis cerana Fab. and Apis mellifera Linn.). About 153 species were recorded suitable for bee pasturage in the district Chamba. The studies were also made in order to know the current status of several Traditional beekeeping technologies in district Chamba. The Physico-chemical analysis for present investigation of honey were determined by collecting samples from different traditional hives; viz. wall hives, log hives, miscellaneous hives and apiaries located in district Chamba. This book will be definitely help to researcher, scientists, farmers and policy maker who are involved in this field of research.