You are what you eat – The influence of polyphagic and monophagic diet on the flight performance of bees DOI Creative Commons

Jula‐Klarissa Krüger,

Sascha Buchholz,

S. Schmitt

et al.

Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(9)

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Abstract Movement performance of insects is an important measure physiological fitness and likely affected by novel stressors associated with global change. Reduced can lead to smaller foraging areas thus decreasing abundance, diversity nutritional quality, which could weaken insect populations contribute decline. Here, we combined two different methods: An experimental semi‐field design applying treatments in outdoor flight cages a follow‐up experiment conducted the laboratory, parameters movement performance, such as (a) velocity, (b) duration (c) distance insect's be quantified. We kept colonies bumblebee Bombus terrestris under contrasting conditions measured treatment effects on individuals. Monophagously fed bumblebees showed reduced than polyphagously bumblebees. In particular, they stopped more frequently during flight, flew shorter distances less often 20 min. Our results suggest that deficiency due monophagic diet leads have dramatic negative consequences for bees. may result decreased availability host plants, negatively affect stress resistance bees brood provisioning, facilitating extinction insects. Although food great value compensator stressor, pesticides, it not much known how compensate stress, especially landscapes dominated monocultures. However, our approach laboratory components has high potential further studies investigating impact but also body mass, or reproductive success find factors mitigate even overcome effect

Language: Английский

Exploring the risk of microplastics to pollinators: focusing on honey bees DOI
Yahya Al Naggar,

Howida Ali,

Huda Mohamed

et al.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(34), P. 46898 - 46909

Published: July 10, 2024

Language: Английский

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5
Microplastic ingestion and co-exposure to Nosema ceranae and flupyradifurone reduce the survival of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) DOI
Rossella Tiritelli, Laura Zavatta, Rafaela Tadei

et al.

Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 111, P. 104571 - 104571

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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5
Weathered polyethylene microplastics induced immunomodulation in zebrafish DOI

Thilagam Harikrishnan,

Pandi Paramasivam,

Anusuya Sankar

et al.

Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 109, P. 104478 - 104478

Published: May 25, 2024

Language: Английский

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4
Enhanced bioaccumulation and toxicity of Fenpropathrin by polystyrene nano(micro)plastics in the model insect, silkworm (Bombyx mori) DOI Creative Commons
Abrar Muhammad,

Zhaoyi Qian,

Yu Li

et al.

Journal of Nanobiotechnology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Nano(micro)plastics (NMPs) and agrochemicals are ubiquitous pollutants. The small size physicochemical properties of NMPs make them potential carriers for pollutants, affecting their bioavailability impact on living organisms. However, little is known about interactions in terrestrial ecosystems. This study investigates the adsorption Fenpropathrin (FPP) onto two different sizes polystyrene examines impacts an insect model, silkworm Bombyx mori. We analyzed systemic effects acute exposure to FPP, individually combined, at organismal, tissue, cellular, gut microbiome levels. Our results showed that can adsorb with smaller particles having higher capacity, leading size-dependent increases bioaccumulation toxicity FPP. These led mortality, reduced body weight, delayed development, decreased cocoon production silkworms. Additionally, pollutants caused physical oxidative damage midgut altered gene expression related juvenile hormone (JH) silk protein synthesis. analysis revealed significant changes abundance potentially beneficial bacteria. Thus, aggravated induced by was size-dependent, (NPs) a greater impact. demonstrates role as contaminants, increasing findings have implications ecosystem health biodiversity.

Language: Английский

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0
Enhancing Precision Beekeeping by the Macro-Level Environmental Analysis of Crowdsourced Spatial Data DOI Creative Commons
Daniels Kotovs, Agnese Krieviņa, Aleksejs Zacepins

et al.

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 47 - 47

Published: Jan. 25, 2025

Precision beekeeping focuses on ICT approaches to collect data through various IoT solutions and systems, providing detailed information about individual bee colonies apiaries at a local scale. Since the flight radius of honeybees is equal several kilometers, it essential explore specific conditions selected area. To address this, aim this study was potential using crowdsourced combined with geographic system (GIS) support beekeepers’ decision-making larger This investigated possible methods for processing open geospatial from OpenStreetMap (OSM) database environmental analysis assessment suitability areas. The research included developing obtaining, classifying, analyzing OSM data. As result, structure retrieval were studied. Subsequently, an experimental spatial classifier developed applied evaluate territories beekeeping. For demonstration purposes, prototype web-based GIS application showcase results illustrate general concept solution. In conclusion, main goals further development identified, along scenarios applying approach in real-world conditions.

Language: Английский

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0
Microplastics comprehensive review: Impact on honey bee, occurrence in honey and health risk evaluation DOI Open Access

Parisa Shavali Gilani,

Mohammadhadi Moradian, Behrouz Tajdar‐oranj

et al.

Journal of Applied Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 11, 2025

Abstract Microplastics (MPs), as an environmental contaminant, pose a significant risk to both animal and human health through the food water supply chains. Honey, widely recognised safe health‐oriented product, may become compromised if its production process involves non‐biodegradable MPs. This study was conducted systematic review, using comprehensive searches of PubMed, Scopus ScienceDirect investigate effects MP on honey bee health, potential route main species composition contamination in honey. review highlights impacts MPs including mortality, sucrose response, habituation, olfactory learning, memory recall, colony performance, body size growth, gut microbiota viral infection. From mechanistic perspective, can disrupt equilibrium microbiota, adversely impact function immune system, undermine neural signalling pathways that are critical for learning processes bees. It is crucial consider applied aspects these findings beekeeping practices, adopting sustainable practices mitigate exposure minimize production. The also provided detailed information contact routes with MPs, environment (air, water, soil, pollen), (plastic hive activities). affect by altering energy homeostasis, causing oxidative stress, system deficiencies, malnutrition, reduced growth decreased reproductive rates. Synthesis applications . this highly relevant industry public policymakers. By identifying key detrimental microplastics (MPs) quality, research provides actionable insights beekeepers adopt management minimise exposure. Additionally, underscores need regulatory policies control pollution, ensuring safety product protecting pollinators health.

Language: Английский

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0
Revealing antagonistic interactions in the adverse effects of polystyrene and poly(methyl methacrylate) microplastics in bumblebees DOI
Federico Cappa, Elisa Pasquini,

Alessia Ibraliu

et al.

Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 292(2043)

Published: March 1, 2025

Microplastics pose a significant ecological threat, yet their actual impact on terrestrial ecosystems and organisms remains poorly understood. This study investigates the effects of two common microplastics, poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) polystyrene (PS), pollinator Bombus terrestris , exploring combined sublethal at three different concentrations (0.5, 5 50 mg l –1 ). PMMA PS single exposure reduced bee survival in concentration-dependent manner, whereas (MIX) had no effect. sucrose responsiveness, effect MIX enhanced it. Learning memory tests showed impaired mid-term early long-term bees exposed to PS, with effects. Interestingly, retention. Our findings emphasize differential individual microplastics bumblebee behaviour, suggesting potential risks survival, cognitive function possibly overall colony health, but also unexpected antagonistic interactions between these pollutants. The PS–PMMA highlight challenge assessing toxicity microplastics. Combined may not mirror PMMA, highlighting need for careful assessment polymer interactions, especially environments or contaminated by

Language: Английский

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0
Bees and Microplastic Studies: A Systematic Review DOI
Karla Fernanda Sanches Rodrigues, Beatriz Regina Rodrigues Carvalho, Felipe Andrés León Contrera

et al.

Neotropical Entomology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 54(1)

Published: April 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Polystyrene microplastics reduce honeybee survival by disrupting gut microbiota and metabolism DOI

Han Li,

Wangjiang Feng,

Tong An

et al.

Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 116, P. 104704 - 104704

Published: April 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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You are what you eat – The influence of polyphagic and monophagic diet on the flight performance of bees DOI Creative Commons

Jula‐Klarissa Krüger,

Sascha Buchholz,

S. Schmitt

et al.

Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(9)

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Abstract Movement performance of insects is an important measure physiological fitness and likely affected by novel stressors associated with global change. Reduced can lead to smaller foraging areas thus decreasing abundance, diversity nutritional quality, which could weaken insect populations contribute decline. Here, we combined two different methods: An experimental semi‐field design applying treatments in outdoor flight cages a follow‐up experiment conducted the laboratory, parameters movement performance, such as (a) velocity, (b) duration (c) distance insect's be quantified. We kept colonies bumblebee Bombus terrestris under contrasting conditions measured treatment effects on individuals. Monophagously fed bumblebees showed reduced than polyphagously bumblebees. In particular, they stopped more frequently during flight, flew shorter distances less often 20 min. Our results suggest that deficiency due monophagic diet leads have dramatic negative consequences for bees. may result decreased availability host plants, negatively affect stress resistance bees brood provisioning, facilitating extinction insects. Although food great value compensator stressor, pesticides, it not much known how compensate stress, especially landscapes dominated monocultures. However, our approach laboratory components has high potential further studies investigating impact but also body mass, or reproductive success find factors mitigate even overcome effect

Language: Английский

Citations

1