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The Year of the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) with Respect to Its Physiology and Immunity: A Search for Biochemical Markers of Longevity

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Author(s):
Kunc, Martin [1] ; Dobes, Pavel [1] ; Hurychova, Jana [1] ; Vojtek, Libor [1] ; Poiani, Silvana Beani [1, 2] ; Danihlik, Jiri [3] ; Havlik, Jaroslav [4] ; Titera, Dalibor [5] ; Hyrsl, Pavel [1]
Total Authors: 9
Affiliation:
[1] Masaryk Univ, Fac Sci, Inst Expt Biol, Kotlarska 2, CS-61137 Brno - Czech Republic
[2] Sao Paulo State Univ UNESP, Dept Biol, Inst Biosci, Ctr Study Social Insects CEIS, Ave 24A, BR-13506900 Bela Vista, Rio Claro - Brazil
[3] Palacky Univ Olomouc, Dept Biochem, Fac Sci, Slechtitelu 27, Olomouc 78371 - Czech Republic
[4] Czech Univ Life Sci, Dept Food Qual & Safety, Fac Agrobiol Food & Nat Resources, Kamycka 129, Prague 25263 - Czech Republic
[5] Bee Res Inst, Libcice Nad Vltavou 25266 - Czech Republic
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: INSECTS; v. 10, n. 8 AUG 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

It has been known for many years that in temperate climates the European honey bee, Apis mellifera, exists in the form of two distinct populations within the year, short-living summer bees and long-living winter bees. However, there is only limited knowledge about the basic biochemical markers of winter and summer populations as yet. Nevertheless, the distinction between these two kinds of bees is becoming increasingly important as it can help beekeepers to estimate proportion of long-living bees in hives and therefore in part predict success of overwintering. To identify markers of winter generations, we employed the continuous long-term monitoring of a single honey bee colony for almost two years, which included measurements of physiological and immunological parameters. The results showed that the total concentration of proteins, the level of vitellogenin, and the antibacterial activity of haemolymph are the best three of all followed parameters that are related to honey bee longevity and can therefore be used as its markers. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/19718-0 - The influence of xenobiotics on antioxidant enzymes of fat body of Atta sexdens rubropilosa workers (Myrmicinae, Attini)
Grantee:Silvana Beani Poiani
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor