Bee foraging preferences, microbiota and pathogens revealed by direct shotgun metagenomics of honey
A. Galanis, P. Vardakas, M. Reczko, V. Harokopos, P. Hatzis, E. M. C. Skoulakis, G. A. Pavlopoulos, S. Patalano
This study uses direct shotgun metagenomics of honey to analyze bee foraging preferences, microbiota, and pathogens, revealing ecological niche variability and health indicators.
bioRxiv · Jun 9, 2021Ecology