Systematic classification, sociality of bees and other insects species. Morphology - Physiology of bees (anatomy, systems, senses), honeycomb - hive structure. Bee ethology (behavior, division of labor, communication, swarming), Pollination - Beekeeping plants, bee nutrition. Queen rearing - genetic improvement of bees, basic beekeeping practices, beekeeping products. Introduction to pests and diseases (parasitic and non-parasitic) of bees. Economic and social significance of Sericulture. Biology of the silkworm and its rearing stages. Cocoon stifling, processing of silk fiber. Introduction to pests and diseases of the silkworm. Cultivation of mulberry and its significance as animal feed.
Learning results
Bibliography
Books
1. Harizanis, P. 2017. Bee and Beekeeping Techniques. Melissokomiki Epitheorisi Publications.
2. Thrasyvoulou, A. 2015. Practical Beekeeping, Problems, Causes & Solutions. Melissokomiki Epitheorisi Publications.
3. Caron, D.M. and L. J. Connor. 2022. Honeybee biology and beekeeping (revised edition). Wicwas Press, USA.
4. Yfantidis, M. 2005. Modern Beekeeping as Science and Practice. Melissokomiki Epitheorisi Publications.
5. Harizanis, P. 2007. Sericulture Handbook. AUA Publications.
Scientific Journals
1. Journal of Apicultural Research
2. Apidologie.
The Faculty of Crop Science of the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), was founded in June 1989 (Official Journal of the Hellenic Republic Νο. 166Α΄/16-6-1989) it is the first University Faculty of Crop Science founded in Greece
