Assessment T2 Bee Vectoring Flashcards
how technologies are being used to improve a specific aspect of food production in TWO agricultural sectors
Bee vectoring is a technique that utilizes bees as carriers of beneficial microorganisms or biocontrol agents to improve crop health and productivity. It has been used in fruit growing regions, such as orchards, to improve pollination and combat fungal diseases. In wheat growing areas, it can be used to combat fungal pathogens and reduce the need for chemical fungicides. It can also be used for seed treatment in wheat production. Bee vectoring provides a targeted and sustainable method to improve
crop productivity while reducing the reliance on chemical inputs.
potential benefits of implementing these two types of technology for the future of food production in Australia.
Implementing bee vectoring in Australia for the future of food production holds several potential benefits:
Increased Crop Yields
Sustainable Pest and Disease Management
Cost Reduction
Improved Crop Quality
Environmental Conservation
Food Security and Agricultural Resilience:
Innovation and Technological Advancement
Does it help improve yields
Bee vectoring helps growers improve crop quality and yield
Describe the technology, what is it designed to do and how does it work?
Bee vectoring is an innovative technique to enhance crop pollination and manage plant diseases. It uses bees as natural carriers of beneficial microorganisms or biocontrol agents, which are delivered directly to flowering plants. This increases pollination, promotes plant health, and contributes to disease control, improving crop yields, quality, and sustainability.
how it is useful for increasing agricultural yields in the specific agricultural sector.
Bee vectoring is useful for increasing agricultural yields in a specific agricultural sector by enhancing pollination, delivering beneficial agents directly to crops, managing diseases, reducing reliance on chemicals, providing cost savings, and promoting sustainability. By leveraging the natural behaviour of bees, this technique offers targeted and efficient solutions to maximise crop productivity and improve agricultural outcomes.
Outline the possible disadvantages to this technology.
Limited Application Range: Bee vectoring may not be suitable for all crops or agricultural systems.
Compatibility with Chemical Inputs: In some cases, the use of bee vectoring may be limited by the compatibility of beneficial agents with chemical inputs.
Quality Control and Standardization: The successful implementation of bee vectoring relies on consistent and reliable quality control measures.
Regulatory Considerations: The use of beneficial microorganisms or biocontrol agents for bee vectoring may be subject to regulatory requirements and approval processes.
Dependency on the behaviour of the bees- Bee vectoring relies on the natural behaviour of bees for pollen collection and plant visitation, but factors such as weather conditions, availability of alternative forage, or changes in bee populations can affect its effectiveness.
The cost of the bees
Provide evidence of the success of this technology in a country other than Australia. Include relevant data showing evidence of the success
The blueberry production industry in Canada, they conducted a trial to use bee vectoring in their blueberry crops. The bee vectoring had a amazing outcome of 51% increase in blueberry yield and s 77% reduction of fungal diseases affecting the blueberries
Propose ways this technology could be used in a specific agricultural sector here in Australia.
The almond industry in Australia is highly dependent on insect pollination for successful fruit set and yield. By implementing bee vectoring techniques, growers can improve pollination, disease management, reduce chemical inputs, and increase overall almond yields. Further research is needed to fine-tune the application.
