Phytochemical profiles of honey bees (Apis mellifera) and their larvae differ from the composition of their pollen diet

Pollen and nectar consumed by honey bees contain plant secondary metabolites (PSMs) with vital roles in plant–insect interactions. While PSMs can be toxic to bees, they can also be health-promoting, e.g. by improving pesticide and pathogen tolerances. As xenobiotics, PSMs undergo post-ingestion chem...

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Published in:	Royal Society Open Science
Main Authors:	Nanna Hjort Vidkjær, Bente B. Laursen, Per Kryger
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The Royal Society 2024-09-01
Subjects:	bee health flavonoids alkaloids phenolic acids post-ingestion metabolism plant secondary metabolites
Online Access:	https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.231654