Nutritional requirement and its role on honeybee: a review
Rameshwor Pudasaini, Bigya Dhital, Smiriti Chaudhary
Abstract
Honey bees play significant role in crop pollination. As, honeybee nutrition is raising global topic in beekeeping, it’s essential nutrients, nutrient sources and role in honey bees are reviewed in this paper. Like other animals, honeybees also need carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, minerals and water. These nutrients are primarily supplemented by pollen, nectar, royal jelly or water. Adequate supplement of these nutrients play significant role in growth and development in honeybees and also development of immunity in honeybees. Knowledge of bee nutrition helps to manage nutrient in bee colony and prevents them from different diseases and pests.
Topics & Concepts
BeekeepingNectarNutrientBiologyRoyal jellyPollenPollinationHoney BeesEssential nutrientBee pollenHoney beeCropEcologyBiotechnologyInsect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorInsect and Pesticide ResearchPlant and animal studies