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Re: queen breeding
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"Gary S. Reuter" <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 10 Mar 1994 09:04:53 -0600
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In message Dr MH Villet writes:
> > How does one recognise an "optimum queen"? does one assume, from her
> > lineage (and selection programme) that she should be good, or is there
> > something one looks for in an emerging queen? what is the definition
> > of an "optimum queen"?
>
It is much like finding a friend or mate.  First impressions play a part but in
time all the traits come out.

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