A review of selected bee products as potential anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral agents [PDF]
, 2016 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest medical challenges the world faces. It was estimated recently that by 2050, AMR will account for 10 million extra deaths annually with additional economic costs in the region of $100 trillion.
Brown, Helen Louise +3 more
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Vertical transmission of honey bee viruses in a Belgian queen breeding program [PDF]
, 2015 Background: The Member States of European Union are encouraged to improve the general conditions for the production and marketing of apicultural products. In Belgium, programmes on the restocking of honey bee hives have run for many years.
de Graaf, Dirk +3 more
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Wild bee toxicity data for pesticide risk assessments [PDF]
, 2019 Pollination services are vital for agriculture, food security and biodiversity. Although many insect species provide pollination services, honeybees are thought to be the major provider of this service to agriculture. However, the importance of wild bees
Lewis, Kathleen, Tzilivakis, John
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Variation in honey bee gut microbial diversity affected by ontogenetic stage, age and geographic location [PDF]
, 2015 Social honey bees, Apis mellifera, host a set of distinct microbiota, which is similar across the continents and various honey bee species. Some of these bacteria, such as lactobacilli, have been linked to immunity and defence against pathogens. Pathogen
Bunesova, Vera +10 more
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Signifier of Kiwi Identity [PDF]
, 2019 Contested myths of origin surround one of New Zealand’s best-loved cultural icons, or ‘kiwiana’: a pull-along children’s toy called the Buzzy Bee. This paper clarifies those domains by presenting new information gleaned from Betty Schlesinger, widow of ...
Neill, Lindsay, Waring, Marilyn
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Preventing a Risk/Risk Trade-off: An Analysis of the Measures Necessary to Increase U.S. Pollinator Numbers [PDF]
, 2017 This Note will proceed in four parts. Part II will discuss the importance of pollinators and the possible reasons for their declining numbers. Part III will delve into the current and proposed actions to increase pollinator populations that are taking ...
Acchiardo Vallejo, Camila
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Preliminary studies on different extracts of some honey bee products [PDF]
, 2013 The aim of present study was to compare the phytochemical composition of different extracts of bee pollen, propolis and honey and to analyse the best solvent for maximum phytochemicals extraction. These preliminary studies are significant in locating the
Harjai, Kusum +3 more
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Marketing Tips for Small-scale, Local Honey Bee Keepers in Northwest Arkansas [PDF]
, 2017 The objective of this thesis was to gain market information for beekeepers regarding different honey bee products and to provide information about economic feasibility when produced on a small, local scale.
Goll, Samuel L. +3 more
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Are honey bees (apis mellifera L.) native to the British Isles? [PDF]
, 2008 No description ...
Carreck, Norman
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Differentiation of argentine propolis from different species of bees and geographical origins by UV spectroscopy and chemometric analysis [PDF]
, 2018 Bees collect vegetal resins that they mix with their wax and mechanical impurities to elaborate propolis, whose chemical composition is complex and variable depending on botanical/geographical origin, type of bee, time of year when it was produced and ...
Borelli, Romina +7 more
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