Publications by authors named "Aybike Sarıoglu-Bozkurt"
Honey bees play an important role in the pollination of flowering plants. When honey bee colonies are deficient in pollen, one of their main nutrients, protein supplements are required. In this study, the effects of diets with six different protein sources on the physiological characteristics of worker bees (vitellogenin (Vg), abdominal lipid content (ALC), hypopharyngeal gland (HPG)) and consumption were investigated.
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- Honey bee colonies face various challenges such as diseases, nutritional deficiencies, and climate-related stresses, which can lead to decreased levels of the Vg protein and increased overwintering losses.
- Proper nutrition, especially through supplementary feeding when natural floral resources are lacking, is crucial for sustaining bee colonies and ensuring their health and longevity.
- A study analyzed the nutritional effects of different pollen sources on Vg and HSP 70 protein levels in honey bees, finding that mixed pollen provided the best results in boosting protein levels, especially in nurse and forager bees during fall.