Characterization of Gut Microbiota of Honey Bees in Korea.

ABSTRACT: Korea's unique climate and agricultural environment suggest that the gut microbiome of honey bees may possess distinctive compositions influenced by regional factors. With the decline in honey bee populations and rising health challenges, understanding the role of gut microbiomes is essential for enhancing honey bee health and their resilience to environmental stressors. To explore caste-specific gut microbiota and identify microbial signatures associated with honey bee health, this study examined the gut microbial composition of worker bees, queen bees, and drones of Apis mellifera using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. Analysis of beta diversity and species richness demonstrated significant differences between worker bees and both drones and queens, with no significant differenc

SUBMITTER: Shuvo MSH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743186 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature