The complete mitochondrial genome of Apis cerana-southern China (Hymenoptera: Apidae) and insights into the phylogenetics [PDF]
Frontiers in GeneticsThe mitochondrial genome provides crucial information for understanding the evolution and phylogeny of various Apis cerana populations. Apis cerana-Southern China is a unique ecological type of Asian bee, A.
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Apis cerana gut microbiota contribute to host health though stimulating host immune system and strengthening host resistance to Nosema ceranae [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2020 Gut microbial communities play vital roles in the modulation of many insects' immunity, including Apis mellifera. However, little is known about the interaction of Apis cerana gut bacteria and A. cerana immune system.
Huoqing Zheng, Yuqi Wu
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Molecules, 2019 In Asia, honey is mainly produced by Apis mellifera and Apis cerana. However, the price of A. cerana honey is usually much higher than A. mellifera honey. Seeing considerable profits, some dishonest companies and beekeepers mislabel A. mellifera honey as
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Assessment of Bioactive Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Apis cerana L. Honey from Thailand for the Enhancement of Human Health [PDF]
MoleculesHoney is renowned for its natural antioxidant properties, which help mitigate oxidative stress and lower the risk of diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, cancer, chronic inflammation, and immune dysfunction. This study investigated the antioxidant
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Analysis of antennal transcriptome and gustatory receptor genes in Apis cerana cerana collecting pollens from different nectar source plants [PDF]
BMC GenomicsTaste perception is crucial for guiding food selection and regulating insect feeding behaviors. This study aimed to identify taste-related genes in Apis cerana cerana by analyzing antennal transcriptomes through RNA sequencing and functional annotation ...
Lina Guo, Chang Song, Yu Zhang, Yuan Guo
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Investigations on Beekeeping and Breeding of Apis cerana in China [PDF]
LifeThe worldwide value of the honey bee as an agricultural animal is increasingly being recognized. Not only does the honey bee directly produce useful agricultural products, but also large portions of crops are dependent on the pollination activities of ...
Xinying Qu +6 more
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Chromosome level de Novo hybrid assembly of Asian honeybee, Apis cerana Koreana [PDF]
Scientific ReportsApis cerana is a vital pollinator in East Asia and a model species for studying eusociality, which includes complex group decision-making and specialized task systems. However, the population of Apis cerana is facing a significant decline globally due to
Jeong-Hyeon Lee +5 more
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Ecology, Behaviour and Control of Apis cerana with a Focus on Relevance to the Australian Incursion
Insects, 2013 Apis cerana Fabricius is endemic to most of Asia, where it has been used for honey production and pollination services for thousands of years. Since the 1980s, A.
Anna H. Koetz
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Characterization of gut microbiota in Apis cerana Across different altitudes in the Peninsular India [PDF]
BMC Ecology and EvolutionBackground Honey bees are vital to global ecosystems and agriculture due to their role as key pollinators. The gut microbiota of honey bees is essential for their health, providing nutrition and protection against pathogens.
K. Hariprasath +6 more
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Dynamics of the hindgut microbiota of the Japanese honey bees (Apis cerana japonica) throughout the overwintering period [PDF]
PeerJHoney bees play crucial roles as pollinators in natural, agricultural, and ecological systems. The role of gut microbiota in the overwinter survival of honey bees is gaining attention. Compared with Western honey bees (Apis mellifera), Eastern honey bees
Akihiko Suzuki +2 more
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