Genetic improvement and impact on apiary productivity

Authors

  • Byanca de Fátima Gomes Bezerra Faculdade Rebouças de Campina Grande
  • Sara Felícia Queiroz Lima Student of veterinary medicine at Faculdade Rebouças de Campina Grande-FRCG
  • Sara Felícia Queiroz Lima Student of veterinary medicine at Faculdade Rebouças de Campina Grande-FRCG
  • Júlio César Andrade de Espíndola Student of veterinary medicine at Faculdade Rebouças de Campina Grande-FRCG
  • Bruna Costa Furtado Student of veterinary medicine at Faculdade Rebouças de Campina Grande-FRCG
  • Francisco de Assys Romero da Mota Sousa Professor of veterinary medicine at Faculdade Rebouças de Campina Grande-FRCG
  • Larissa Silva Nelo Oliveira Professor of veterinary medicine at Faculdade Rebouças de Campina Grande-FRCG
  • Nágela Maria Henrique Mascarenhas Professor of veterinary medicine at Faculdade Rebouças de Campina Grande-FRCG
  • Thyago Araújo Gurjão Professor of veterinary medicine at Faculdade Rebouças de Campina Grande-FRCG

Keywords:

bees; genetic selection; beekeeping productivity; queen bees

Abstract

Modern beekeeping seeks strategies to increase the productive efficiency of colonies and ensure the sustainability of the activity. Among these strategies, the genetic improvement of bees stands out as an essential tool for selecting desirable characteristics, such as docility, disease resistance, ability to adapt to the environment, and greater production of honey and derivatives. In this context, the objective is to discuss the importance of genetic improvement of bees and its impact on the productivity of hives, considering its practical applications in beekeeping. Genetic improvement can be achieved through the selection of queens with advantageous characteristics, artificial insemination, and controlled crossbreeding programs. These practices result in more productive colonies that are resistant to stressors such as climate variations and infestations by parasites such as Varroa destructor. In addition, the standardization of strains contributes to an increase in the quality of bee products, strengthening the sector and expanding its competitiveness in the market. Advances in biotechnology have also enabled molecular analyses that aid in the identification of genes associated with resistance and productivity, expanding the possibilities for selection. Such innovations point to increasingly scientific and efficient management, in line with the demands of sustainability and food security. The careful selection of bees, combined with proper management, is establishing itself as a promising strategy for strengthening the activity, provided it is conducted in an ethical and sustainable manner, preserving the genetic diversity of populations.

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Published

2025-09-20

How to Cite

Bezerra, B. de F. G., Felícia Queiroz Lima, S., Felícia Queiroz Lima, S., Andrade de Espíndola, J. C., Costa Furtado, B., Romero da Mota Sousa, F. de A., … Araújo Gurjão, T. (2025). Genetic improvement and impact on apiary productivity. Caderno Verde De Agroecologia E Desenvolvimento Sustentável, 14(3). Retrieved from https://www.gvaa.com.br/revista/index.php/CVADS/article/view/11611

Issue

Section

XV Festival do Mel de Sao Jose dos Cordeiros (18,19 e 20 de Setembro de 2025)

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