2014 Bee Breeding Selection Measures

FS12-263 (project overview)

Project Type: Farmer/Rancher

Funds awarded in 2012: $10,000.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/2014

Region: Southern

State: Tennessee

Principal Investigator:

Michael Wilson

Rosecomb Apiaries

Description:

These power point slides visualize varroa and nosema levels compared to colony population and overwintering loss. Selected colonies by a selection index are indicated.

Type:

Conference/Presentation Material

File:

Download file (PDF)

Author:

Michael Wilson

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators

Ordering info:

Cost: $0.00

This product is associated with the project "Selective breeding of honey bees for multiple traits with a priority on nosema disease resistance"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.