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Probiotic supplementation enhanced wild bee (Ceratina calcarata) survival and growth. Bee microbiomes are sensitive to diet, indicating potential for microbiome management in wild bees.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Microbiology
Entomology

Background:

Wild bee larvae survival is influenced by their associated microbiota.
Understanding bee-microbe interactions is crucial for conservation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of probiotic supplementation on wild bee (Ceratina calcarata) survivorship and microbial communities.
To compare microbial communities in bees reared on control, sterile, and probiotic-supplemented provisions.

Main Methods:

Ceratina calcarata bees were reared from eggs on three types of provisions: maternal (diverse microbiota), sterile, and probiotic (Apilactobacillus kunkeei supplemented).
Survivorship and adult mass were recorded.
Bacterial (16S rRNA), fungal (ITS), and plant (rbcL) communities of adult bees were analyzed.

Main Results:

Probiotic treatment significantly increased bee survivorship and adult mass compared to control and sterile treatments.
Distinct microbial communities (bacterial, fungal, plant) were observed across the three treatments.
Results suggest microbiome sensitivity to microbial succession and competition.

Conclusions:

Probiotic supplementation shows positive implications for wild bee health and survival.
Bee microbiota are sensitive to host, floral resources, and environmental factors.
Holistic approaches are recommended to understand complex bee-microbe interactions.