Antibiotic Treatment Decrease the Fitness of Honeybee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) Larvae

Symbiotic bacteria could increase the nutrient provision, regulate the physiological state, and promote immunity in their insect host. Honeybee larvae harbor plenty of bacteria in their gut, but their functions are not well studied. To determine their effect on honeybee larvae, the 1-day-old larvae...

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Main Authors: Xinle Duan, Bi’an Zhao, Xin Jin, Xuefen Cheng, Shaokang Huang, Jianghong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/4/301