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Priyadarshini Chakrabarti¹, Jeffery T Morré², Hannah M Lucas³

¹Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA. priyadarshini.chakrabarti@oregonstate.edu.

Metabolomics : Official Journal of the Metabolomic Society

|September 21, 2019

Summary

Honey bee malnutrition is a key factor in colony losses. This study analyzed pollen and other diets, finding pollen has the highest concentration of 24-methylenecholesterol, a vital nutrient for bee health.

Keywords:

Bee nutrition Crop pollens Metabolomics Phytosterols Protein supplements Vegetable oils

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Area of Science:

Apiculture and Pollinator Health
Nutritional Biochemistry
Environmental Science

Background:

Honey bee colony losses are a significant global concern, with malnutrition identified as a major contributing factor.
Adequate nutrition is essential for honey bee resilience against stressors like parasites, pathogens, and pesticides.
Pollen is the primary protein source for bees, crucial for brood development and colony growth, yet its nutritional composition is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the sterol and metabolite profiles of various bee dietary sources.
To identify key nutrients in pollen and other feedstuffs relevant to honey bee nutrition.
To contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional landscape for bee pollinators.

Main Methods:

Sterol analysis and untargeted metabolomics were employed.
Dietary sources included commercial and bee-collected pollens, vegetable oils, and artificial protein supplements.
Phytosterols and metabolites were quantified and identified across all tested samples.

Main Results:

Significant variations in sterol concentrations were found among different dietary sources.
Pollen samples, particularly those from major Western US crops, showed the highest concentrations of 24-methylenecholesterol.
A total of 236 distinct metabolites were identified across all analyzed bee diets.

Conclusions:

The study provides critical data on the nutritional content of bee diets, with a focus on sterols like 24-methylenecholesterol in pollen.
Findings are vital for assessing the nutritional adequacy of available bee diets and informing future nutritional strategies.
This research supports the development of a comprehensive database for bee nutrition, aiding conservation and management efforts.