Open AccessNutritional requirement and its role on honeybee: a review
Author(s) -
Rameshwor Pudasaini,
Bigya Dhital,
Smiriti Chaudhary
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of agriculture and natural resources
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2661-6289
pISSN - 2661-6270
DOI - 10.3126/janr.v3i2.32544
Subject(s) - beekeeping , nectar , nutrient , biology , royal jelly , pollen , pollination , honey bees , essential nutrient , bee pollen , honey bee , crop , ecology , microbiology and biotechnology
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.