Databases for registration of apicultural plants

A reliable way to organize, classify and have access to large amounts of data is to use computer techniques such as the design, development and use of databases. A database is a collection of data related to a particular topic or purpose. Due to regional climatic conditions the Greek flora, is rich in plant species very important for apiculture which contribute significantly in the overall biodiversity of the country. These apicultural plants sprout in hills, presenting a sequential distribution in blooming season and categories. The aim of this paper is to present the development of a database of apicultural plants that grow in Greece for which the following features were included in the database: Genus, Species, scientific name, common name, Latin name, family, class, height, wild, flower color, inflorescence, leaves, leaf color, leaf margins, fruit type, fruit color, localities – Regions, Flowering, flowering start, flowering end. The creation of this flexible database with 122 apicultural plants found in Greece facilitates their study and further research.