Honey bulk DNA metagenomic analysis to identify honey biological composition and monitor honey bee pathogens

Abstract Honey’s DNA mixture originates from various organisms like plants, arthropods, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Conventional methods like melissopalynological analysis and targeted honey DNA metabarcoding offer a limited view of honey’s biological composition. We conducted a honey bulk DNA met...

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Main Authors: Priit Paluoja, Mihkel Vaher, Hindrek Teder, Kaarel Krjutškov, Andres Salumets, Kairi Raime
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:npj Science of Food
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41538-025-00464-1
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