Pathogen-associated self-medication behavior in the honeybee Apis mellifera
Pathogen-associated self-medication behavior in the honeybee Apis mellifera
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Publisher
Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag
Journal title
Language
English
Formats
Publication information
Publisher
Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
Honeybees, Apis mellifera, have several prophylactic disease defense strategies, including the foraging of antibiotic, antifungal, and antiviral compounds of plant products. Hence, honey and pollen contain many compounds that prevent fungal and bacterial growth and inhibit viral replication. Since these compounds are also fed to the larvae by nurse...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Pathogen-associated self-medication behavior in the honeybee Apis mellifera
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Record Identifier
TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1627984850
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1627984850
Other Identifiers
ISSN
0340-5443
E-ISSN
1432-0762
DOI
10.1007/s00265-014-1786-8
