The Effect of Supplementary Feeding with Different Pollens in Autumn on Colony Development under Natural Environment and In Vitro Lifespan of Honey Bees

The Effect of Supplementary Feeding with Different Pollens in Autumn on Colony Development under Natural Environment and In Vitro Lifespan of Honey Bees

Honey bees need pollen and nectar sources to survive in nature. Particularly, having young bees in colonies is vital before wintering, and proper feeding is necessary to achieve this. In the present study, the effect of feeding with pollen sources of different protein content on colony performance,...

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Main Authors: Erkan Topal, Rodica Mărgăoan, Veysel Bay, Çiğdem Takma, Banu Yücel, Devrim Oskay, Gamze Düz, Sezer Acar, Mustafa Kösoğlu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
honey bee
colony performance
longevity
<i>C. creticus</i> pollen
<i>P. somniferum</i> pollen
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/7/588

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