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Genomics and Applied Biology, 2026, Vol. 17, No.   
Received: 01 Jan., 1970    Accepted: 01 Jan., 1970    Published: 26 Aug., 2026

Honey production is strongly influenced by seasonal variations in floral resources, climatic conditions, and honeybee colony dynamics. Effective seasonal management strategies are essential for maintaining colony strength, optimizing foraging activity, and improving honey yield and quality. This review summarizes the key seasonal management approaches for enhancing honey production, including colony development regulation, nutritional supplementation, environmental adaptation, disease control, and advanced beekeeping technologies. During spring, stimulating colony expansion, preventing swarming, and synchronizing colony growth with major nectar flows are critical for maximizing honey collection. In summer, temperature regulation, supplementary feeding, and pest management help reduce heat stress and maintain colony productivity. Autumn and winter management focus on strengthening colonies, improving overwintering survival, and preparing for the next production cycle. Furthermore, precision beekeeping technologies, including environmental monitoring, intelligent hive systems, and data-driven management, provide new opportunities for optimizing seasonal decisions. Case studies of commercial honey production demonstrate that integrated seasonal strategies can significantly improve honey yield by coordinating colony development with nectar availability. Future research should focus on climate-smart beekeeping systems, genetic improvement, and the integration of artificial intelligence technologies to achieve sustainable and efficient honey production under changing environmental conditions.