Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Rajkumar Agarwal, Astha Bansal, Amarjeet Singh Saini, Ashish Raj, Ashish Kumar and SK Gharde

Abstract:
Bee nutrition is vital for the survival and wellness of bee colonies. Bees need a balanced diet of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals to perform their vital functions such as pollination and honey production. Still, the accessibility of natural food sources for bees, such as nectar and pollen, has been declining due to habitat loss, fungicide use, and climate change. The use of artificial food has raised concerns among experimenters and beekeepers about its potential long-term goods on bee health and behaviour. Some examinations suggest that bees fed on artificial food may have reduced immune function, changed inside microbiome, and behavioural changes, similar as dropped rustling and reduced colony growth. Thus, its essential to balance the use of artificial food with efforts to conserve natural territories and promote sustainable farming practices that support bee populations.