Bee plants useful for the social forestry

1.Acacia sinuata
soap pod tree
sikakkai
Method of propagation :seed
2.Aegle marmelos
koovalam
Method of propagation:seed
3. Bombax celba
Method of propagation:seed
4.Ceiba pentandra
method of propagation:seed
5.Emblica officinalis
6.Limonia acidssima
7.Moringa oleifera
8.Sapindus species
9.Sesbania grandiflora
10.Syzigium cumini

Only perfectly complete food-BEE POLLEN

Pollen grains are the male reproductive units produced in the anthers of flower.Apis melifera bee colony needs about 50kg of pollen in a year for the growth of its bee population and normal functioning.
COMPOSITION
A major constituent is protein content(4o%),reducing sugar 26%,flavonoids,carotenoids
vitamin C,E,B Complex
Minerals K,Na,Ca.Mg,P,S
Trace elements
Al,Fe,Cu,I,Mn,Ti,Zn
Free amino acids
All(include 8 essential aminoacids)
Nuclic acids and nucleosides
DNA,RNA
Enzymes
More than 100
Growth regulators
Auxines,giberllines,kinins
It is the main food of old aged people in Forign countries !

Propolis and its medicinal value

Propolis is a resinous exudate collected from tress by honeybees which they used to seal their hives.The components of can be traced to the trees from which they are collected.
PROPERTIES
It is hard,brittle,aromatic,sticky,yellowish green in colour.
Propolis especially abundant around the edges of the cover and at the ends of the frame
COMPOSITION
30% wax,55% resins and balsams,5%pollen,galangin,isalpinin,pinostrobin,phenolic acids.Flavanones etc
MEDICINAL USES
Propolis has been reported to possess anti microbial properties against viruses,bacteria and fungai.During World War 11 propolis was reported to the effective in healing wonds.
It is very effective in the treatment of throat infections,eczema,urinary tract infections.radiation skin problems
Antibacterial activity
staphylococcus aureus -(common cause of localised pus prodused infection
streptococcus pyogenes-common cause of upper respiratory tract infection
Streptococcus pneumoniae-common cause of bacterial pneumonia
Antifungal
Piedraia hortae-fungus parasitic on hair
Trichosporon cutaneum-repirtory tract infection.
Note:In some people it cause allergic reaction.One should seek medical advice before using propolis.

pheromone produced by Queen which destroy the sexual power of worker bees ?

BOMBICOL

NUTRIENTS IN HONEY(100G)

VIT A 304
VIT B1 .006
VIT B2 .06
NIACIN .36
B6 .32
PANTOTHINIC ACID .11
VIT C 24
VIT D 400
CALCIUM .03
CHLORIDE .02
COPPER .1
IRON 3.4
MAGNESIUM 13
MANGANESE 10
PHOSPHORUS .47
POTASSIUM .06
SODIUM .04
ZINC .5
SILCON 13

where Honey research centre in kerala located?

Trivandrum(Vellayani bee research centre,vellayani)

Day questions 1)where honey meusium located in india?

An:Ootty