Electroantennogram reveals a strong correlation between the passion of honeybee and the properties of the volatile
Abstract Introduction Insects use their antennae to detect food, mates, and predators, mainly via olfactory recognition of specific volatile compounds. Honeybees also communicate, learn complex tasks, and show adaptable behavior by recognizing and responding to specific odors. However, the relations...
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| author | Jieliang Zhao Zhiqiang Li Zhen Zhao Yunqiang Yang Shaoze Yan |
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| description | Abstract Introduction Insects use their antennae to detect food, mates, and predators, mainly via olfactory recognition of specific volatile compounds. Honeybees also communicate, learn complex tasks, and show adaptable behavior by recognizing and responding to specific odors. However, the relationship between the electroantennogram and the passion of honeybee has not been determined. Methods We established a four‐channel maze system to detect the degree of sensitivity of the honeybee's antenna to different odors. In addition, electroantennography (EAG) signal was recorded from the right antennae of the honeybees in our experiments to explore electrophysiological responses to different volatiles. Results The olfactory sensilla on the antennae of honeybees engender distinct electrophysiological responses to different volatiles. The bees were exposed to honey, 1‐hexanol and formic acid, and EAG parameters like depolarization time, falling slope, and amplitude were measured. The EAG indicators varied significantly between honey and formic acid, indicating either “happy” or “anxious” moods. Conclusions Honeybee can express its passion by the characteristic changes of EAG parameters. We defined a preference factor (F) to quantify the preference of bees to varying concentrations of different compounds, where greater positive values indicate an increased passion. Our findings provide novel insights into the understanding of odor recognition in insects. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9deb9d5206124a54a8d114df1b1bdc142022-12-22T03:48:46ZengWileyBrain and Behavior2162-32792020-06-01106n/an/a10.1002/brb3.1603Electroantennogram reveals a strong correlation between the passion of honeybee and the properties of the volatileJieliang Zhao0Zhiqiang Li1Zhen Zhao2Yunqiang Yang3Shaoze Yan4State Key Laboratory of Tribology Division of Intelligent and Biomechanical Systems Department of Mechanical Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing ChinaSchool of Engineering and Technology China University of Geosciences (Beijing) Beijing ChinaSchool of Engineering and Technology China University of Geosciences (Beijing) Beijing ChinaSchool of Engineering and Technology China University of Geosciences (Beijing) Beijing ChinaState Key Laboratory of Tribology Division of Intelligent and Biomechanical Systems Department of Mechanical Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing ChinaAbstract Introduction Insects use their antennae to detect food, mates, and predators, mainly via olfactory recognition of specific volatile compounds. Honeybees also communicate, learn complex tasks, and show adaptable behavior by recognizing and responding to specific odors. However, the relationship between the electroantennogram and the passion of honeybee has not been determined. Methods We established a four‐channel maze system to detect the degree of sensitivity of the honeybee's antenna to different odors. In addition, electroantennography (EAG) signal was recorded from the right antennae of the honeybees in our experiments to explore electrophysiological responses to different volatiles. Results The olfactory sensilla on the antennae of honeybees engender distinct electrophysiological responses to different volatiles. The bees were exposed to honey, 1‐hexanol and formic acid, and EAG parameters like depolarization time, falling slope, and amplitude were measured. The EAG indicators varied significantly between honey and formic acid, indicating either “happy” or “anxious” moods. Conclusions Honeybee can express its passion by the characteristic changes of EAG parameters. We defined a preference factor (F) to quantify the preference of bees to varying concentrations of different compounds, where greater positive values indicate an increased passion. Our findings provide novel insights into the understanding of odor recognition in insects.https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.1603electroantennogramhoneybeeolfactory recognitionpassion |
| spellingShingle | Jieliang Zhao Zhiqiang Li Zhen Zhao Yunqiang Yang Shaoze Yan Electroantennogram reveals a strong correlation between the passion of honeybee and the properties of the volatile Brain and Behavior electroantennogram honeybee olfactory recognition passion |
| title | Electroantennogram reveals a strong correlation between the passion of honeybee and the properties of the volatile |
| title_full | Electroantennogram reveals a strong correlation between the passion of honeybee and the properties of the volatile |
| title_fullStr | Electroantennogram reveals a strong correlation between the passion of honeybee and the properties of the volatile |
| title_full_unstemmed | Electroantennogram reveals a strong correlation between the passion of honeybee and the properties of the volatile |
| title_short | Electroantennogram reveals a strong correlation between the passion of honeybee and the properties of the volatile |
| title_sort | electroantennogram reveals a strong correlation between the passion of honeybee and the properties of the volatile |
| topic | electroantennogram honeybee olfactory recognition passion |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.1603 |
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