Pollination of Citrus Hybrids by Stephen H. Futch, L.K. Jackson

“…Additionally, synchronizing bloom periods and early fruit harvest from pollenizer trees help maintain consistent fruit production. Honeybees are essential for this process, and one colony per two acres is recommended. …”
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Molecular mechanisms of cis-oxygen bridge neonicotinoids to Apis mellifera Linnaeus chemosensory protein: Surface plasmon resonance, multiple spectroscopy techniques, and molecular... by Xiangshuai Li, Shiyu Li, Yang Liu, Li Cui, Daibin Yang, Shuning Chen, Xusheng Shao, Huizhu Yuan, Xiaojing Yan

“…Honeybees, essential pollinators for maintaining biodiversity, are experiencing a sharp population decline, which has become a pressing environmental concern. …”
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Several New Aspects of the Foraging Behavior of Osmia cornifrons in an Apple Orchard by Shogo Matsumoto, Tsutomu Maejima

“…It was confirmed that, in terms of the number of foraging flowers per day, visiting flowers during low temperatures, strong wind, and reduced sunshine in an apple orchard, O. cornifrons were superior to honeybees. We indicated that O. cornifrons seemed to use both petals and anthers as foraging indicator, and that not only female, but also males contributed to apple pollination and fertilization by the pollen grains attached to them from visiting flowers, including those at the balloon stage. …”
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Application of Common Components Analysis to Mid-Infrared Spectra for the Authentication of Lebanese Honey by Rita El Hajj, Wadih Skaff, Nathalie Estephan

“…Honey is considered as a premium food produced by honeybees. It is highly appreciated by consumers around the world and raises a major concern nowadays which is ensuring its authenticity in respect to its production and its botanical origin. …”
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Fungi of entomopathogenic potential in Chytridiomycota and Blastocladiomycota, and in fungal allies of the Oomycota and Microsporidia by Agata Kaczmarek, Mieczysława I. Boguś

“…The Microsporidia are parasites of economically-important insects, including grasshoppers, lady beetles, bumblebees, colorado potato beetles and honeybees. They have been found to display some fungal characteristics, and phylogenetic studies suggest that they are related to fungi, either as a basal branch or sister group. …”
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La tradition de la cueillette du miel est-elle un frein au développement de l’apiculture dans l’Aire de Conservation de l’Annapurna (Népal) ? by Samuel Perichon, Chet Bhatta

“…The honey gathering from the colonies of the giant Himalayan honeybee (Apis laboriosa) in the Annapurna mountains of Nepal has been the subject of many reports and documentaries. …”
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Investigation of Variations of Invertase and Glucose Oxidase Degrees against Heating and Timing Options in Raw Honeys by Huseyin Sahin, Sevgi Kolayli, Mehmet Beykaya

“…Invertase and glucose oxidase are secreted by the hypopharyngeal glands of honeybees for the hydrolysis of sucrose and the preservation from microbial effects, respectively. …”
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Biochemical Composition of Propolis and Its Efficacy in Maintaining Postharvest Storability of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables by İbrahim Kahramanoğlu, Volkan Okatan, Chunpeng Wan

“…Propolis, also called “bee-glue,” is a natural resinous substance produced by honeybees from plant exudates, beeswax, and bee secretions in order to defend the hives. …”
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Bacterial Composition, Community Structure, and Diversity in Apis nigrocincta Gut by Christian Apolinaris Lombogia, Max Tulung, Jimmy Posangi, Trina Ekawati Tallei

“…Understanding the honeybee gut bacteria is an essential aspect as honeybees are the primary pollinators of many crops. …”
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Investigation of nosema apis and nosema ceranae in bees by multiplex pcr in kırıkkale region by Meral Aydenizoz, Ali Can Yorulmaz

“…<b>Aim: </b>The aim of this study was conducted to determine the presence and prevalence of Nosemosis in honeybees in Kırıkkale region by Multiplex PCR.<p> <b>Materials and Methods: </b>Samples were collected from 52 apiaries in Kırıkkale City Center, Bahşili, Balışeyh, Keskin, Sulakyurt and Yahşihan districts. …”
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Diversity of harmful and beneficial insects on faba bean, Vicia faba L. in Assiut Governorate, Northern Upper Egypt by Hend O. Mohamed, Hassan F. Dahi, Asmaa H. Mahmoud

“…While, minute pirate bug, Orius insidiosus (6.51%) and common green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea (5.52%) were found in a moderate dominant. Moreover, honeybees, Apis mellifera were the main pollinators of this vital crop that was observed in high numbers through the growing season. …”
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Effect of Microwave Treatment on Microbial Contamination of Honeys and on Their Physicochemical and Thermal Properties by Paz Moliné María de la, Fernández Natalia Jorgelina, Medici Sandra Karina, Fasce Diana, Gende Liesel Brenda

“…Honey is a sweet substance produced by worker honeybees from nectar of flowers. The major microbial contaminants include moulds and yeasts, as well as the spore-forming bacteria, being their counts indicative of honeys’ commercial quality and safety. …”
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Effects of synergistic fermentation of tea bee pollen with bacteria and enzymes on growth and intestinal health of Apis cerana cerana by Panpan Xue, Le Xu, Yakai Tian, Mingkui Lv, Pingping Fang, Kun Dong, Qiuye Lin, Zhenhui Cao

“…While the health benefits of lactic acid bacteria (LAB)-fermented feed on farmed animals are well-established, its potential benefits for honeybees, specifically Apis cerana cerana, remain largely unexplored. …”
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Investigating Aerobic Hive Microflora: Role of Surface Microbiome of Apis Mellifera by Grigory Kashchenko, Amir Taldaev, Leonid Adonin, Daniil Smutin

“…This study investigated the surface microbiome of the honeybee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>), focusing on the diversity and functional roles of its associated microbial communities. …”
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Impact of Comb Cell Diameter on Nectar Evaporation Efficiency in Honey Bees by Shunhua Yang, Qingxin Meng, Tao Ye, Jianming Wang, Wenzheng Zhao, Yakai Tian, Kun Dong

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Use of Relay Method for Enhancing Comb Construction by <i>Apis cerana cerana</i> Utilizing <i>Apis mellifera ligustica</i> by Shunhua Yang, Shanglun Ge, Yiqiu Liu, Danyin Zhou, Xueyang Gong, Kun Dong

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Determining the Performance of Apis Mellifera Bandasii Populations under Different Agro-Ecologies of Central Ethiopia by Tadele Hunde, Zewdu Hora

“…Honeybee colonies exhibit a wide range of variations in their performance, depending on genetic and environmental factors. …”
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Volatile organic compounds of Thai honeys produced from several floral sources by different honey bee species. by Praetinee Pattamayutanon, Sergio Angeli, Prodpran Thakeow, John Abraham, Terd Disayathanoowat, Panuwan Chantawannakul

“…After validating differences in honey volatiles from different floral sources and honeybee species, the results suggest that differences in quality and quantity of honey volatiles are influenced by both floral source and honeybee species. …”
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Effect of thymol and propolis extract on genotoxicity, biochemical activities and expression profile of some genes on honey bee, Apis mellifera, infected with Vairimorpha (Nosema)... by Salwa I. Sebak, Heba A. S. Elelimy, Heba Seyam, Soad A. Elkenawy

“…Workers from adult honeybee colonies, treated and untreated, were randomly sampled. …”
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Assessing Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Western Honey Bees in the Czech Republic Using 22 Microsatellite Loci by Aleš Knoll, Martin Šotek, Jan Prouza, Lucie Langová, Antonín Přidal, Tomáš Urban

“…To date, no study has been conducted to investigate the diversity in honeybee populations of <i>Apis mellifera</i> in the Czech Republic. …”
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