Understanding effects of floral products on bee parasites: Mechanisms, synergism, and ecological complexity
Floral nectar and pollen commonly contain diverse secondary metabolites. While these compounds are classically thought to play a role in plant defense, recent research indicates that they may also reduce disease in pollinators. Given that parasites have been implicated in ongoing bee declines, this...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-04-01
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Series: | International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224422000190 |