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A review of short-term weather impacts on honey production.

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Title: A review of short-term weather impacts on honey production.
Authors: Vincze, Csilla1 (AUTHOR), Leelőssy, Ádám1 (AUTHOR) adam.leelossy@ttk.elte.hu, Zajácz, Edit2 (AUTHOR), Mészáros, Róbert1 (AUTHOR)
Source: International Journal of Biometeorology. Feb2025, Vol. 69 Issue 2, p303-317. 15p.
Subject Terms: *Extreme weather, *Honeybees, *Life sciences, *Humidity, *Honey plants
Abstract: Beekeeping is an exceptionally weather-sensitive agricultural field. Honey production and pollination services depend on the complex interaction of plants and bees, both of which are impacted by short-term weather changes. In this review, classical and recent research is collected to provide an overview on short-term atmospheric factors influencing honey production, and the optimal and critical weather conditions for bee activity. Bee flight can be directly obstructed by precipitation, wind, extreme temperatures and also air pollution. Bees generally fly within a temperature range of 10–40 °C, with optimal foraging efficiency occurring between 20 and 30 °C. Wind speeds exceeding 1.6–6.7 m/s can reduce foraging efficiency. Additionally, bee activity is significantly correlated with temperature, relative humidity and solar radiation, factors which influence nectar production. Optimal conditions for nectar collection typically occur in the morning and early afternoon hours with mild and moist weather. The diurnal nectar collection habit of bees adjusts to the nectar production of individual plant species. Extreme weather occurring in the sensitive hours is noticeable both in the nectar production of plants and in the activity of bees, thus in the honey yield. Understanding the impact of weather on honey bees is crucial in the management and planning of honey production. This review highlights the importance of studying these interactions to better adapt beekeeping practices to changing environmental conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Beekeeping is an exceptionally weather-sensitive agricultural field. Honey production and pollination services depend on the complex interaction of plants and bees, both of which are impacted by short-term weather changes. In this review, classical and recent research is collected to provide an overview on short-term atmospheric factors influencing honey production, and the optimal and critical weather conditions for bee activity. Bee flight can be directly obstructed by precipitation, wind, extreme temperatures and also air pollution. Bees generally fly within a temperature range of 10–40 °C, with optimal foraging efficiency occurring between 20 and 30 °C. Wind speeds exceeding 1.6–6.7 m/s can reduce foraging efficiency. Additionally, bee activity is significantly correlated with temperature, relative humidity and solar radiation, factors which influence nectar production. Optimal conditions for nectar collection typically occur in the morning and early afternoon hours with mild and moist weather. The diurnal nectar collection habit of bees adjusts to the nectar production of individual plant species. Extreme weather occurring in the sensitive hours is noticeable both in the nectar production of plants and in the activity of bees, thus in the honey yield. Understanding the impact of weather on honey bees is crucial in the management and planning of honey production. This review highlights the importance of studying these interactions to better adapt beekeeping practices to changing environmental conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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