Publication date	ISBN
	07/06/2025	978-81-987228-5-0
Author	Dr. A.Pushparaj Dr. P.Ambika
Language	English
Country of Publication	India
Product Composition	Single-component retail product
Product Form	Digital download and online
Edition	First
Access Type	Closed
MRP	INR 100/-
Copyright	© 2025 | Dr. A.Pushparaj
Publisher	Dr. BGR Publications
Edited and typeset by	Dr. BGR Publications
Cover design by	Dr. B.Govindarajan
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This book is intended as a comprehensive guide to the science and practice of beekeeping, also known as apiculture. It is designed to serve as both an introductory manual for beginners and a valuable reference for experienced beekeepers. With the growing recognition of bees’ ecological and economic importance, this book aims to empower individual’s especially small-scale farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and self-employed youth to take up beekeeping as a sustainable and profitable livelihood option.

 

The content is structured to provide step-by-step instructions on the fundamentals of beekeeping, including bee biology, types of bee species, hive construction and maintenance, seasonal management, honey harvesting etc. The book also explores advanced topics such as queen rearing, migratory beekeeping, value-added products (like beeswax and royal jelly), and marketing strategies for honey and other hive products.

 

In addition to practical knowledge, the book emphasizes the environmental significance of beekeeping. Bees are not only producers of honey but also critical pollinators that enhance agricultural productivity and biodiversity. By promoting beekeeping, this book supports broader goals of ecological sustainability and rural development.

 

Whether the reader is a student, an aspiring apiculturist, a development practitioner, or a policy maker, this book aims to provide the necessary tools and inspiration to understand and engage in beekeeping effectively.

Dr. A. Pushparaj is currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Zoology at Tirunelveli Dakshina Mara Nadar Sangam College, T. Kallikulam, Tamil Nadu, India. He has successfully completed a major research project worth ₹10,50,000, funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and also received ₹45,000 from the UGC to conduct a national seminar. He is a recognized research supervisor at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, under whose guidance six scholars have been awarded doctoral degrees. He filed an Indian patent in 2025. He has published 45 research papers in Scopus-indexed, UGC-listed, Web of Science (WoS), and other peer-reviewed national and international journals. He has also presented 15 research papers at various national and international conferences. Additionally, he serves on the editorial boards of the Glacier Journal of Scientific Research and the Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases. He is the author of an international book entitled Biology of Clown Fish, published by Lap Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Adarsh Vidya Saraswati Puraskar from the Global Management Council, Ahmedabad (2021), and the Intellectual Architect Award from the Lions Club (2023).

Dr. P. Ambika is currently serving as Assistant Professor of Biological Science at St. Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri. She has over 15 years of teaching experience at the collegiate level. She has published 15 research papers in Scopus-indexed, UGC-listed, and peer-reviewed national and international journals. She is also the author of the international book Biology of Clown Fish, published by Lap Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.