Peruvian engineer seeks to save melipona bees in danger of extinction: Their honey is the most nutritious

Published 2024년 7월 31일

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Agroforestry consultant Elva Marina Gáslac Gáloc is working to conserve the melipona bee, a stingless bee species vulnerable to climate change, in Peru. She has created habitats to foster their breeding and recovery, highlighting the importance of biodiversity and food security. The bee route initiative is designed to educate the public about these bees and their significant role in ecological balance and the production of nutritious honey, which is utilized for its therapeutic properties and in cosmetics. Melipona bees are essential for the pollination of a variety of crops, including essential food sources like tomatoes and watermelons, and their pollen has a higher protein content compared to other bees.

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In an effort to preserve biodiversity and ensure ecological sustainability, agronomist Elva Marina Gáslac Gáloc developed habitats similar to their natural conditions for the recovery and breeding of melipona bees in Peru. Because these stingless bees, known for producing highly nutritious honey, would be facing serious threats due to climate change and other environmental factors. "These bees are extremely sensitive to climate change. Last year, the sudden variation in temperature, from cold to hot, caused a significant loss of hives," Gaslac said in an interview with Agro Perú. Likewise, the environmentalist said that with the aim of promoting awareness and education about the importance of melipona bees, she has developed the initiative called "the bee route." A project that seeks to offer visitors the opportunity to explore the hives and learn about the essential role that these bees play in ecological balance and food security. What is the importance of melipona bees in Mayan ...

Source: Larepublica