How to collect raw honeybee pollen from the hive
Pollen is collected by the honeybees from the anthers of flowers while they visit them. Pollen is stored in the pollen baskets on the posterior legs of the bees and brought to the hive. To make the pollen stick together, the bees add some saliva and nectar. In the hive, it is stored in the honey combs and used as food for the bees. Bee pollen is the primary source of protein for the hive. Pollen pellets can be harvested as food for humans because of their rich content in vitamins, proteins and minerals. This technology explains how to collect raw pollen from movable frame hives.
Autor: FAO
Organización: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
Año: 2016
Tipo: Prácticas
Texto completo disponible en: https://www.fao.org/teca/en/technologies/8672
Idioma utilizado para los contenidos: English