Long-term flowering patterns of south-east Australian melliferous flora

Deakin University (a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic))

  • Project code: PRJ-000664

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Friday, July 1, 2005

  • Project completion date: Monday, May 12, 2008

  • National Priority: HBE-Improve understanding of floral resources as assets for the Australian honey bee industry

Program

Honey Bee

Research Organisation

Deakin University (a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic))

Objective Summary

1. Determine long-term flowering patterns of south-east Australian melliferous flora (including Eucalyptus Banksia and Eucryphia species) 2. Investigate pollen-related bee nutrition 3. Investigate occurrence of ‘toxic’ nectar in Victorian eucalypts 4. Compile a written accessible record of anecdotal information sourced from highly experienced apiarists 5. Investigate Bogong moth visitation logging and their effects on nectar production.