Med. Weter. 68 (10), 612-614, 2012
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| Bąk B., Siuda M., Wilde J. |
| Comparison of post-capping period in different subspecies of boney bee |
| The aim of the assay was to compare the post capping period in different subspecies of the honey bee in Poland. The studies were carried out in 2008-2009. The five subspecies of bees was tested: Carniolan bees represented by two lines: Kortówka and Dobra; Caucasian bees of the Woźnica line; Central European bees of the Augustowska line; Crossbreeds achieved by absorptive crossing of A. m. capensis with A.m. carnica drones selected for a short PCP, bre d at the Apiculture Division in Olsztyn. The shortest PCP was observed in bees from group PCP (285 h), and the longest - in Caucasian bees of the Woźnica line (289.7 h). Apparently, it is worthwhile continuing breeding for a shortened PCP only in colonies of gro up PCP. The question whether it is possible to select bees with a short PCP significantly limiting the development of Varroa destructor in bee colonies remains unanswered. |
| Key words: Apis mellifera carnica, Apis mellifera caucasica, Apis mellifera mellifera, Apis mellifera capensis, PCP line, post-capping period |