Impact of stress factors internal and external to the hive on honey bees and their reflection on honey bee products: a review

Sonmez Oskay, Gizem; Uygur, Gulsen Sude; Oskay, Devrim; Arda, Nazli

doi:10.1080/00218839.2023.2247840

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Zinc-methionine but not organic selenium influence on antioxidant indices, acini gland size, royal jelly production and the relative expression of hsp90 and trx genes in honey bee during the hot season

Rasouli-Nadergoli,

Sadeghi,

Shawrang

et al. 2024

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of organic zinc and selenium on the antioxidant indices, acini size, royal jelly production and relative expression of hsp90 and trx genes in honey bees under heat stress. Thirty colonies were exposed to heat stress (40°C for at least 4 hours per day) and randomly divided into six treatments. Treatments were syrup with: C) the control group receiving the syrup without additives, T1: 2500 µg /L of zinc, T2: 5000 µg /L of zinc, T3: 500 µg /L selenium and T4: 1000 µg /L selenium. Organic zinc increased (P < 0.05), but selenium supplementation decreased (P < 0.05) the activities of thioredoxin peroxidase and catalase. Organic zinc and selenium supplements decreased (P < 0.05), the relative gene expression of hsp90, but increased (P < 0.05) gene expression of trx as compared to the control. The lowest acini size was observed in C and the greatest acini size was observed in T2 (P < 0.05). Acini size increased (P < 0.05) as dose of organic zinc increased, but not for selenium doses. It was concluded that supplementation of zinc at dose of 5000 µg /L and selenium at dose of 500 µg /L has beneficial effects on producing royal jelly colonies.

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Zinc-methionine but not organic selenium influence on antioxidant indices, acini gland size, royal jelly production and the relative expression of hsp90 and trx genes in honey bee during the hot season

Rasouli-Nadergoli,

Sadeghi,

Shawrang

et al. 2024

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Honeybees and the One Health Approach

Prata,

Martins da Costa

2024

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The One Health approach recognizes the interconnectedness between human, animal, and environmental health. Honeybees (Apis mellifera) embody this framework due to their crucial role in ecosystems, food production, and susceptibility to contaminants. Despite their suitability for a One Health approach, there is a lack of research showcasing the multidisciplinary impacts and contributions of bees. The objective of this work is to explore the application of the One Health approach to bees through a narrative review. This work highlights the contribution of bees to history and culture, economy, medicine, nutrition, food security, and the functioning of ecosystems. It also demonstrates that bee health is affected by land management, agricultural practices, environmental contaminants, nutritional resource availability, predators and diseases, weather, climate patterns, and beekeeping practices. This complex system is highly influenced by policy and beekeeping practices, which will benefit animal health directly and environmental and human health indirectly. Thus, the protection of bees should be prioritized.

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Management Strategies for Nutrient Stress in Honeybee Colonies Due to Climate Change

Sonmez Oskay,

Oskay

2024

Impacts of Climate Change on Bee and Bee Products

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Honey bees, scientifically known as Apis mellifera L., play a crucial role as pollinators, being vital for both biodiversity and agricultural output. Honey bee numbers are declining due to a variety of pressures, with climate change being a significant factor despite their ability to adapt. Honey bees, being ectothermic species, are quite vulnerable to changes in their environment, such as increasing temperatures, changing patterns of precipitation, and severe weather events. These changes disrupt the process of searching for food, diminish the availability of flowers as a source of sustenance, and heighten susceptibility to diseases and pests, ultimately resulting in nutritional strain. This study examines the immediate and indirect consequences of climate change on honey bee colonies, emphasizing the influence of severe temperatures and changes in floral resources on their well-being and capacity to survive. Additionally, it scrutinizes current colony management strategies aimed at mitigating nutritional stress. We examine the possibility of alternative diets that include proteins, lipids, vitamins, phytochemicals, and probiotics to support honey bee health in the face of environmental stress. Furthermore, we are conducting an investigation into the use of food waste items as nutritious supplements. It is crucial to prioritize ongoing research and development of efficient alternative diets in order to ensure the long-term survival of honey bee populations in light of climate change. By implementing these tactics, beekeepers may improve colony resilience and boost biodiversity and agricultural production.

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Impact of stress factors internal and external to the hive on honey bees and their reflection on honey bee products: a review

Cited by 3 publications

References 166 publications

Zinc-methionine but not organic selenium influence on antioxidant indices, acini gland size, royal jelly production and the relative expression of hsp90 and trx genes in honey bee during the hot season

Zinc-methionine but not organic selenium influence on antioxidant indices, acini gland size, royal jelly production and the relative expression of hsp90 and trx genes in honey bee during the hot season

Honeybees and the One Health Approach

Management Strategies for Nutrient Stress in Honeybee Colonies Due to Climate Change

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