The adaptability of the indigenous bees, Apis Cerana to top-bar hives in Sarawak/ Ron Ak. Ah Goh @Tan Hock Kheng

Beekeeping with indigenous bees, Apis cerana, in Sarawak is an aged-old tradition and passion among many of the rural communities. The use of the traditional log-hives using cutout tree trunks, bark and local lumber still exist. The introduction of modem beekeeping using the Malaysian modified Langs...

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Main Author:	Ah Goh @Tan, Ron@Hock Kheng
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2009
Subjects:	H Social Sciences (General) Research
Online Access:	https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/83910/1/83910.pdf
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spelling	my-uitm-ir.839102023-09-12T02:29:50Z The adaptability of the indigenous bees, Apis Cerana to top-bar hives in Sarawak/ Ron Ak. Ah Goh @Tan Hock Kheng 2009 Ah Goh @Tan, Ron@Hock Kheng H Social Sciences (General) Research Beekeeping with indigenous bees, Apis cerana, in Sarawak is an aged-old tradition and passion among many of the rural communities. The use of the traditional log-hives using cutout tree trunks, bark and local lumber still exist. The introduction of modem beekeeping using the Malaysian modified Langstroth hives with movable-frame to the traditional beekeepers has met with limited success due to the high incidence of absconding. Therefore, there is a need to introduce more appropriate beekeeping technology such as the use of top-bar hives; commonly referred to as a transitional method of beekeeping. A 3x3x3 factorial experiment in a Complete Randomized Block Design (CRBD) was carried out to evaluate the adaptability of Apis cerana to top-bar hives. The research investigations conducted revealed three significant outcomes. Firstly, the comb-space for Apis cerana in the coconut growing areas of Kota Samarahan was 28 mm. Secondly, a measuring device using an acrylic plastic grid incorporated with the use of a digital camera and computer made sampling for data collection more efficient and effective. 2009 Thesis https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/83910/ https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/83910/1/83910.pdf text en public masters Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak Faculty of Applied Sciences
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description	Beekeeping with indigenous bees, Apis cerana, in Sarawak is an aged-old tradition and passion among many of the rural communities. The use of the traditional log-hives using cutout tree trunks, bark and local lumber still exist. The introduction of modem beekeeping using the Malaysian modified Langstroth hives with movable-frame to the traditional beekeepers has met with limited success due to the high incidence of absconding. Therefore, there is a need to introduce more appropriate beekeeping technology such as the use of top-bar hives; commonly referred to as a transitional method of beekeeping. A 3x3x3 factorial experiment in a Complete Randomized Block Design (CRBD) was carried out to evaluate the adaptability of Apis cerana to top-bar hives. The research investigations conducted revealed three significant outcomes. Firstly, the comb-space for Apis cerana in the coconut growing areas of Kota Samarahan was 28 mm. Secondly, a measuring device using an acrylic plastic grid incorporated with the use of a digital camera and computer made sampling for data collection more efficient and effective.
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qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Ah Goh @Tan, Ron@Hock Kheng
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title	The adaptability of the indigenous bees, Apis Cerana to top-bar hives in Sarawak/ Ron Ak. Ah Goh @Tan Hock Kheng
title_short	The adaptability of the indigenous bees, Apis Cerana to top-bar hives in Sarawak/ Ron Ak. Ah Goh @Tan Hock Kheng
title_full	The adaptability of the indigenous bees, Apis Cerana to top-bar hives in Sarawak/ Ron Ak. Ah Goh @Tan Hock Kheng
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The adaptability of the indigenous bees, Apis Cerana to top-bar hives in Sarawak/ Ron Ak. Ah Goh @Tan Hock Kheng

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