Geospatial analysis of apiaries and use of flora for honey purposes in Tacotalpa, Tabasco, Mexico
Geospatial analysis of apiaries and use of flora for honey purposes in Tacotalpa, Tabasco, Mexico
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.813452413068
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Abstract:
The present study characterized the beekeepers and the honey flora of the municipality of Tacotalpa, Tabasco. The average age of beekeepers is 50.5 years. The majority of beekeepers are men, with only 10 women involved in the activity. A total of 83 honey species were identified, distributed in 33 botanical families. The most represented families were Fabaceae (12 species), Euphorbiaceae (7 species). The flowering of the species was concentrated mainly between March and June, coinciding with the dry season and the beginning of the rainy season. Regarding honey production, a total of 13,374 liters was reported from 835 hives, with an average of 16 liters per hive. The towns with the largest number of producers were Francisco I. ``Madero`` 2nd Section and ``La Raya Zaragoza``. It was highlighted that the management of the African bee (Apis mellifera scutellata) is predominant, followed by carniola (Apis mellifera carnica) and the dark European (Apis mellifera mellifera). The fishing area covers approximately 2,827 hectares located on the slopes of the Tacotalpa hills, which maximizes the use of marginal lands and contributes to the conservation of the local biodiversity of the region.
- Jose Padilla Vega
- Domingo Sánchez Hernández