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Saprophytic fungus collection by Africanized bees in Brazil
Anna F H Modro1, Izabel C Silva, Dejair Message
1Department de Entomologia, Fitopatologia e Zoologia Agrícola, Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz, Piracicaba, SP, 13418-900. fridamodro@gmail.com
Abstract:
Cladosporium sp. collection by bees (Apis mellifera L.) was observed in Brazil at an apiary located in Minas Gerais, during November 10-23, 2005, characterized by high air relative humidity and low availability of food resources (pollen and nectar).The nutritional composition of the fungi pellets presented high protein value, ethereal extract and organic matter.
