> Dr MH Villet asked : What's the definition of an "optimum queen"?
Gary S. Reuter on Thu, 10 Mar 1994 09:04:53 -0600 replied
> It is much like finding a friend or mate. First impressions play a
> part but in time all the traits come out.
OK but ... don't answer the question ...
Seems ...
1/ Need genetic qualities ... from her lineage (and selection
programme) that she should be good (Villet)
2/ Need feeding (the more and the best = nurses raised with plenty
of pollen a month before)=(the swarming conditions)
and grooming from hatching to emerging (no fall in temp !)
3/ Need good mating and it's not the easier to control
=> Drones in respect of 1/ (but different lineage) and 2/ above
Jean-Marie
Local blooming informations ...
Long. : 4deg 56' E - Lat. : 50deg 30' N - Alt. : 200 m - North sea : 200 km
First pollen this 9-Mar-1994 (13degC)(salix caprea)
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