Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding is a novel method of assessing biodiversity
wherein samples are taken from the environment via water, sediment or air from which DNA …

The genomic revolution has fundamentally changed how we survey biodiversity on earth.
High‐throughput sequencing (“HTS”) platforms now enable the rapid sequencing of DNA …

Honey is a highly consumed natural product, not only for its taste and nutritional value, but
also for its health benefits. Owing to characteristics that are essentially or exclusively related …

DNA metabarcoding is a technique used to survey biodiversity in many ecological settings,
but there are doubts about whether it can provide quantitative results, that is, the proportions …

The present study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics of honey
(raspberry, mint, rape, sunflower, thyme and polyfloral) produced in Romania. The honey …

Identification of the species origin of pollen has many applications, including assessment of
plant–pollinator networks, reconstruction of ancient plant communities, product …

Honeybees are the most widespread managed pollinators of our food crops, and a crucial
part of their well-being is a suitable diet. Yet, we do not know how they choose flowers to …

Background Antibiotic over prescription for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in
primary care exacerbates antimicrobial resistance. There is a need for effective alternatives …

Pollen DNA metabarcoding—marker‐based genetic identification of potentially mixed‐
species pollen samples—has applications across a variety of fields. While basic species …

Nature has provided humankind with food, fuel, and shelter throughout evolutionary history.
However, in contemporary cities, many natural landscapes have become degraded and …