Methods for assessing bee foraging preferences: a short review and a new automated apparatus
Evin T. Magner,
Jeff T. Norris,
Emilie C. Snell-Rood
et al.
Abstract:Bees are essential pollinators for many plant species, but multiple threats exist to both managed and wild bee populations. Their innate foraging behaviors and food preferences are subjects of intense research since bee nutrition is essential for maintaining hive and colony health. Multiple approaches have been developed to assess bee foraging behavior and associated preferences, but they are often labor-intensive and provide data on a limited number of parameters. In this manuscript, we provide a short review… Show more
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