Book "Breeds of the Honey Bee", V. V. Alpatov

Book "Breeds of the Honey Bee", V. V. Alpatov

This book by V. V. Alpatov, Professor at Moscow State University and Doctor of Biological Sciences, provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on intraspecific variability and breeds of the honey bee, and the possibilities for applying this knowledge in beekeeping.

In the study of bee breeds, Russian scientists have contributed more than scientists in other fields. In V. V. Alpatov’s book, the achievements of scientists in this area are brought together for the first time. The book also provides material on the evolution of insects in general. The material is presented in such a way that almost no specialist education is required to read it, making it accessible to a wide range of agronomists, livestock specialists and beekeepers.

  Reprint of the 1948 book.