Prospects of probiotics in beekeeping: a review for sustainable approach to boost honeybee health.

Autor: Smriti; Department of Biosciences (UIBT), Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, India., Rana A; Department of Biosciences (UIBT), Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, India. anitakadian23@gmail.com., Singh G; Department of Biosciences (UIBT), Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, India., Gupta G; Department of Agriculture (UIAS), Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, India.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Archives of microbiology [Arch Microbiol] 2024 Apr 04; Vol. 206 (5), pp. 205. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 04.
DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-03926-4
Abstrakt: Honeybees are vital for global crop pollination, making indispensable contributions to agricultural productivity. However, these vital insects are currently facing escalating colony losses on a global scale, primarily attributed to parasitic and pathogenic attacks. The prevalent response to combat these infections may involve the use of antibiotics. Nevertheless, the application of antibiotics raises concerns regarding potential adverse effects such as antibiotic resistance and imbalances in the gut microbiota of bees. In response to these challenges, this study reviews the utilization of a probiotic-supplemented pollen substitute diet to promote honeybee gut health, enhance immunity, and overall well-being. We systematically explore various probiotic strains and their impacts on critical parameters, including survival rate, colony strength, honey and royal jelly production, and the immune response of bees. By doing so, we emphasize the significance of maintaining a balanced gut microbial community in honeybees. The review also scrutinizes the factors influencing the gut microbial communities of bees, elucidates the consequences of dysbiosis, and evaluates the potential of probiotics to mitigate these challenges. Additionally, it delineates different delivery mechanisms for probiotic supplementation and elucidates their positive effects on diverse health parameters of honeybees. Given the alarming decline in honeybee populations and the consequential threat to global food security, this study provides valuable insights into sustainable practices aimed at supporting honeybee populations and enhancing agricultural productivity.
(© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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