Engineered Yeast Boosts Honeybee Reproduction and Colony Health
TL;DR
Engineered yeast produces essential pollen sterols, like 24-methylenecholesterol, to supplement honeybee diets, supporting brood production and colony health amid declining natural floral resources caused by climate and land use changes.
Topics:sciencebiology#biology#honeybees#nutritional-supplements#pollination#sterols#yeast-engineering
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