Study regarding the appraisal of honey potential from the area of Victoria commune, Iaşi county

Abstract

The current paper representsa study accomplished on the territory of Victoria commune, in Iaşi County,to estimate the honey potential of the area. The results showed that here lives a spontaneous, diversified and cultivated flora, among which exist also species of honey interest (acacia, linden, rapeseed, sunflower etc.); they can provide up to 333 tons of honey, which would ensure conditions for the maintenance of 2797 stationary beefamilies. The area can also assuregood conditions for capitalizing on the honey potential by pastoral beekeeping, especially for acacia harvesting, where could be moved up to 15200 hives.