Abstract
Resource scarcity is a critical issue facing the apicultural industry. This thesis developed a new
modelling approach, PLANtBEE, to support the revegetation of sites with nectar and pollen producing
plants for apiculture. PLANtBEE integrates honey bee colony dynamics, the temporal variation in
production of resources by plant species and collection of resources by colonies. We applied our
approach to three scenarios: a single-site farm revegetation scenario, and two hypothetical hive
migration scenarios. We showed PLANtBEE is a valuable tool that helps improve the way we
manage hives and revegetate lands for apiculture.
modelling approach, PLANtBEE, to support the revegetation of sites with nectar and pollen producing
plants for apiculture. PLANtBEE integrates honey bee colony dynamics, the temporal variation in
production of resources by plant species and collection of resources by colonies. We applied our
approach to three scenarios: a single-site farm revegetation scenario, and two hypothetical hive
migration scenarios. We showed PLANtBEE is a valuable tool that helps improve the way we
manage hives and revegetate lands for apiculture.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 25 Oct 2024 |
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| Publication status | Unpublished - 2024 |
Embargo information
- Embargoed from 25/10/2024 to 25/10/2025. It will become publicly available on 25/10/2025.