Bee–fungus associations are common, and while most studies focus on entomopathogens,
emerging evidence suggests that bees associate with a variety of symbiotic fungi that can …

Bees are important pollinators worldwide, promoting sustainability in agriculture and natural
ecosystems. Moreover, honey bees produce a variety of honey bee products (beehive …

Honey produced by stingless bees (Tribe: Meliponini) is well‐known for their medicinal and
antimicrobial properties from their diverse content of bioactive compounds. However, it has …

Insects often rely on symbiotic bacteria and fungi for various physiological processes,
developmental stages, and defenses against parasites and diseases. Despite their …

The microbial diversity in Portuguese raw honeys remains largely uncharacterized,
constituting a serious knowledge gap in one of the country's most important resources. This …

Honey is a natural sweetener, produced by various species of bees. Due to its
characteristics, honey is often considered an extreme environment. Nonetheless, honey is …

Still one of the most important animals on the planet, Honeybees are responsible for
pollinating several species of plants that are vital to the ecosystem. They also produce …