Abstract
A few protocols are available for artificial drone rearing under controlled
conditions within or outside the honey bee colony. The initial development phase of the
drone development can be completed on royal jelly exclusively. Still, on worker jelly,
complete drop development can be carried out, as witnessed by a few researchers.
Sugars accelerate the drone's growth and support the passage of the drone through
certain embryonic and post-embryonic stages. The drones contribute patrilineal
genomic content that influences the overall strength of the colony, colonial behaviour,
productivity, and other characteristics. The current chapter is attributed to some
available artificial haploid/diploid drone-rearing methods and the influence of multiple
patrilineal genomic content contributions to other honey bees
Keywords: Artificial drone rearing, Genetic quality improvement.