Hygienic behaviour of the Western Australian bee breeding program
Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
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Project code: PRJ-002916
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Project stage: Closed
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Project start date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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Project completion date: Friday, April 30, 2010
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National Priority: HBE-Identify and develop technology for improved hive performance.
Program
Honey Bee
Research Organisation
Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
Objective Summary
To genetically improve the hygienic behaviour of honey bees; decrease problems of bee diseases and to increase hive productivity.
To identify hygienic behavioural traits in established breeding lines. Use that information to breed hygienic lines by controlled open mating (Rottnest Island) and instrumental insemination.
To improve the hygienic quality of queen bees; provide disease resistant stock to the Australian industry and boost productivity of the hive through cleaner brood combs.