Research progress in temporospatial characteristics and functions of gut microbiota in honeybees

Abstract:

Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are important pollinators worldwide and models for the research on development and behaviors, showcasing great economic, environmental, and scientific benefits. As the symbiont of honeybees, the gut microbiota is transmitted through social behavioral interactions and plays a crucial role in the development and health of honeybees. It not only helps honeybees digest and absorb nutrients but also helps resist pathogen invasion and enhance immunity. Recently, honeybees have emerged as the models for studying gut microbiota. Researchers not only analyzed the composition and function of the gut microbiota in honeybees but also explored the diversity and functions of strains. This paper reviews the temporospatial dynamics of the gut microbiota in honeybees, the factors affecting the gut microbiota, the influences of the gut microbiota on the biological characteristics and health of honeybees, and the functional applications of the gut microbiota, providing references for the research and application of the gut microbiota in honeybees.

Key words:honeybee;gut microbiota;temporospatial characteristics;functional research