Perception, regulation, and effects on longevity of pollen fatty acids in the honey bee, Apis mellifera.

For successful cross-pollination, most flowering plants rely on insects as pollinators and attract them by offering rewards, predominantly nectar and pollen. Bees-a highly important pollinator group-are especially dependent on pollen as their main source of essential nutrients, including proteins, l...

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Main Authors: Marielle C Schleifer, Fabian A Ruedenauer, Johanna Ziegler, Sara D Leonhardt, Johannes Spaethe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309789
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