The application of chromatographic techniques and behavioural bioassays towards isolating and characterising honey bee phagostimulants

Numbers of honey bees (Apis mellifera) have fallen over recent years, potentially (in part) due to weaker colonies being more susceptible to disease, and consequently collapse. To boost colony strength and population, high-protein artificial or supplemental diets can be provided for bee consumption....

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Main Author: Bridgett, Richard James
Published: Keele University 2016
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.716364