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

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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