Cadmium Contaminants in Pollen and Nectar Are Variably Linked to the Growth and Foraging Behaviors of Honey Bees

Cadmium Contaminants in Pollen and Nectar Are Variably Linked to the Growth and Foraging Behaviors of Honey Bees

Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal present in pollen and nectar that affects pollinator attributes. Honey bees possess the ability to eliminate Cd from honey. Consequently, the concentration of Cd in pollen, rather than nectar, is the critical factor influencing the growth and foraging behavior of honey...

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Main Authors: Dawei Li, Jia Liu, Yibin Yuan, Juanli Chen, Junpeng Mu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
<i>Apis mellifera</i>
environment pollution
plant–pollinator interactions
pollinator decline
oil-seed rape
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/3/306
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