Nutritional requirement and its role on honeybee: a review

Authors

  • Rameshwor Pudasaini Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9957-1185
  • Bigya Dhital National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
  • Smiriti Chaudhary Prithu Technical College, Tribhuvan University, Dang, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/janr.v3i2.32544

Keywords:

Bee health, Honeybees, Nectar, Nutrition, Pollen

Abstract

Honey bees play significant role in crop pollination. As, honeybee nutrition is raising global topic in beekeeping, it’s essential nutrients, nutrient sources and  role in honey bees are reviewed in this paper. Like other animals, honeybees also need carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, minerals and water. These nutrients are primarily supplemented by pollen, nectar, royal jelly or water. Adequate supplement of these nutrients play significant role in growth and development in honeybees and also development of immunity in honeybees. Knowledge of bee nutrition helps to manage nutrient in bee colony and prevents them from different diseases and pests.

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Published

2020-10-30

How to Cite

Pudasaini, R., Dhital, B., & Chaudhary, S. (2020). Nutritional requirement and its role on honeybee: a review. Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 3(2), 321–334. https://doi.org/10.3126/janr.v3i2.32544

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2020): Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Section

Research Articles

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