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Research in Progress 2011-2012 – Honeybee and Pollination
...12-067 Honeybee and Pollination RIRDC Completed Projects 2011–12 and Research in Progress at June 2012 contains short summaries of projects funded by the Program. The Program aims to collectively address challenges, whether impediments or opportunities, to improve the profitability and sustainability of Australian agriculture. ...
Plan Bee: The National Honeybee Genetic Improvement Program
...Research overview The National Honeybee Genetic Improvement Program is developing the world’s first honey bee genetic evaluation system.A collaborative initiative between major research organisations (NSW DPI, University of Sydney), industry (Better Bee WA, Wheen Bee Foundation) and the Animal...
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A Study of Nosema ceranae in Honeybees in Australia
...11-045 Nosemosis is one of the most widespread adult bee diseases and causes significant economic losses to beekeepers worldwide. This disease was originally thought to be caused by a single Nosema species, Nosema apis, a microsporidian which has a range of debilitating effects on honeybee...
Assessment of a hive based levy for the Australian honeybee industry
...custr13_HBE PRJ-004605 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Robert Granger Woodburn _ Garland, Vicki Garland Outcomes Pty Ltd The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) has proposed that current levies in the honeybee industry might be replaced by a unified hive-based levy. AHBIC has suggested...
Reducing the impact of Nosema and viruses by improving honeybee nutrition
...custr13_HBE PRJ-009987 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Morrissy, Chris CSIRO Nosema (N. apis and N. ceranae) and viruses contribute significantly to the pathogen load of honeybee colonies but their cryptic nature leaves them largely unmanaged by beekeepers. The current RIRDC project PRJ-8450 found...
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Establishing the disease status of the Asian honeybee in the Cairns region
...13-082 This report describes the identification of pests and diseases of the Asian honeybee (Apis cerana) in the Cairns region of Australia and outlines the likely spread of exotic pathogens to the local European honeybee (Apis mellifera) population. This research is important for understanding...