Mating frequency of Apis mellifera jemenitica under desert conditions of Saudi Arabia

The Influence of Environmental Factors on Site Selection Augment Breeding Success in Honey Bees: An Insight of Honey Bee Genetic Resource Conservation

“…Woyke [ 62 ] reported that the ability of drones to mate one after the other with no complications affects the duration of mating flights. In another study conducted on Yemeni honeybee queens, Alattal et al [ 35 ] suggested that the mating success rate could be affected by the ambient temperatures during sexual development and mating flights. Koeniger et al [ 63 ] reported that most drones may limit their mating flight distances as a strategy to maximize the amount of time spent at drone congregation areas to increase their mating opportunities.…”

“…However, there is not much information or literature studies on the various sources of variation affecting breeding success at different mating stations. According to the literature, some studies that have addressed the challenges related to honey bee reproductive success include research on the characteristics of rearing queen bees ( Apis mellifera L.) in queenright and queenless colonies [ 32 ]; observations of the mating behavior of honey bee ( Apis mellifera L.) queens using radiofrequency identification (RFID);factors influencing the duration and frequency of nuptial flights [ 21 ]; the effects of rearing periods on some reproductive characteristics of Caucasian ( Apis mellifera caucasica ) queen bees [ 33 ]; breeding success and genetic diversity in honey bees [ 34 ]; the importance of controlled mating in honey bee breeding [ 26 ]; factors affecting the reproductive health of honey bee ( Apis mellifera ) drones [ 18 ]; the mating frequency of Apis mellifera jemenitica under desert conditions of Saudi Arabia [ 35 ]; and factors influencing the reproductive ability of male bees [ 36 ]. Today, few studies are being conducted in this aspect perhaps because of lack of potential mating stations in some regions of the world.…”