Apiculture is the scientific study and practice of beekeeping, specifically focusing on the breeding, management, and care of honeybees for the production of honey, beeswax, and other bee-related products. This research area includes studying bee behavior, hive construction, pollination ecology, and honeybee diseases and parasites. Apiculture also involves developing sustainable practices for beekeeping to support the health and wellbeing of honeybee populations worldwide.