The in vitro potential of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma against Nosema ceranae infection in honeybees (Apis mellifera).

ABSTRACT: Nosema ceranae is a widespread microsporidian parasite that primarily affects adult honeybees (Apis mellifera) but has also been reported to infect honeybee larvae. It has been considered as a main cause of colony losses. This study evaluated the anti-microsporidian activity of atmospheric non-thermal plasma against N. ceranae, which could provide a new technology for controlling Nosema disease. Argon and helium plasma substantially decreased N. ceranae spores, with the maximal reductions of 96.55% and 96.05%, respectively. Also, plasma activated water (PAW) generated by argon gas affected spores by a 50.51-77.14% of reduction, with H₂O₂ concentrations ranging from 50 to 200 mg/L, depending on the plasma exposure time. Therefore, the effect of H₂O₂

SUBMITTER: Boonmee T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12290067 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature