The biggest service to human beings by honey bees in the pollination of crops which results into higher productivity of food crops, vegetable and fruit crops. Honey bees contribute to more than 79% in pollination. Besides, apitherapy (use of bee products like honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, wax and venom) is used to prevent or treat illness in human beings. Considering the health benefits of honey, pollen and royal jelly, they have been categorised as neutraceuticals. Queen and worker bees can also be regarded as hive products and can also be exploited commercially.
Praduman Bhatnagar*
CCSHAU Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kurukshetra, Haryana (136 118), India
Prem Lata
Fateh Singh
Mamta
Sube Singh
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