Zinc and laboratory emerge date impact honey bee gut microbiota and survival
K. O. Soares, D. Ricke, C. J. B. Oliveira, M. V. Lima, R. Mrofchak, A. E. Rodrigues, C. Madden, R. Johnson, V. L. Hale
This study examines the effects of zinc exposure and emerge date on honey bee survival and gut microbiota, finding minimal survival impact but significant microbiota changes.
bioRxiv · Dec 7, 2022 · PreprintEcology