Factors Affecting Immune Responses in Honey Bees: An Insight

• Published in: Journal of Apicultural Science Vol. 65; no. 1; pp. 25 - 47
• Main Authors: Kaur, Gurleen, Sharma, Rohit, Chaudhary, Ashun, Singh, Randeep
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pulawy Sciendo 01.06.2021; De Gruyter Poland
• Subjects: Agrochemicals; apiculture; Apis mellifera; Bees; Environmental changes; Environmental conditions; flowers; Food plants; Food security; Honey; honey bee; Immune response; immune suppression; Immune system; interactions; Nutrition; oxidative stress; Parasites; Pollination; Pollinators; Stresses; stressors; Wild plants

Honey bees pollinate various crops and wild plants which ensures food security. However, in this modern world, bees are suffering. Decreasing global domesticated and wild bee populations while the demand for agricultural pollination services is increasing is a matter of concern. Colony losses are dr...