Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Royal Jelly Samples Obtained from Honey Bee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) Hives Fed on Oak and Rapeseed Pollen Patties
Young workers, i.e., nurse honey bees, synthesize and secrete royal jelly to feed the brood and queen. Since royal jelly is a protein-rich substance, the quality of royal jelly may be influenced by the consumption of feed with varying protein content. We tested whether honey bee (<i>Apis melli...
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/3/141 |