Monthly Archives: March, 2022

Untimely loss of Panuwan Chantawannakul †

On March 18th, 2022 our Vice President, colleague, and friend Panuwan Chantawannakul passed away. She was with her family, and many of her current and...

Biologically active extracts from different medicinal plants tested as potential additives against bee pathogens

Abstract Honey bees (Apis mellifera) perform pollination service for many agricultural crops and contribute to the global economy in agriculture and bee products. However, honey...

Honey botanical origin and honey-specific protein pattern: Characterization of some European honeys

Abstract Honey adulteration generates low quality products on the market. The study aimed to find a simple, specific and less time-consuming method than standard melissopalynology...

Impact of microorganisms and entomopathogenic nematodes used for plant protection on solitary and social bee pollinators

Abstract Pollinating bees are stressed by highly variable environmental conditions, malnutrition, parasites and pathogens, but may also by getting in contact with microorganisms or entomopathogenic...

The Diversity Decline in Wild and Managed Honey Bee Populations Urges for an Integrated Conservation Approach

Many parts of the globe experience severe losses and fragmentation of habitats, affecting the self-sustainability of pollinator populations. A number of bee species coexist...

Open call for COLOSS “Ricola” Award for excellence Year 2022

The aim of this award is to support the activities of COLOSS members, especially those from developing countries or early-career scientists, whose proposals fit...