Hypopharyngeal gland activity in task-specific workers under brood and broodless conditions in Apis cerana indica (Fab.)

Journal of Apicultural Science

Volumn 58, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 59-70

  Rahman, Seydur ^a   Thangkhiew, Ibamelaker ^a   Hajong, Sudhanya R ^a  

^a NORTH EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Apis cerana indica; Brood; Broodless; Hypopharyngeal gland; Hypopharyngeal gland activity

Indexed keywords

APIS CERANA INDICA; APIS MELLIFERA; APOIDEA;

EID: 84919626838     PISSN: 16434439     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2478/JAS-2014-0022     Document Type: Article

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