Population of Carniolan bees (Apis mellifera carnica Pollman) in Slovenia and its hybridization with other subspecies based on colour of abdomen
Resource information
Date of publication
December 2011
ISBN / Resource ID
AGRIS:SI2012000076
Pages
159-166
In Slovenia Carniolan honeybee (Apis mellifera carnica Pollman 1879) is an autochthonous and protected honeybee subspecies. Based on morphological characteristics A. m. carnica belongs to the southeast European group of honeybees and is the second most widely spread honeybee subspecies in the world. Slovenia is the origin country of A. m. carnica and its conservation is stipulated by law In the la