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T1 EXPLORING THE ROLE OF GUT MICROBIOTA IN DIFFERENT BEE SPECIES AND THE PESTICIDE PARADOX
A1 Mohammad Ikram
A1 Srinivasan M. R.
A1 Suganthi A
A1 Marta Guarna M
A1 Saminathan V. R.
A1 Auxcilia J
A1 Jayakanthan M
A1 Bimal Kumar Sahoo
A1 Kiruthika K
A1 Senthil Kumar M
A1 Sivasankari Sivakumar
A1 Lalremliana
A1 Iqra Ali
A1 Deva Dharshini V
JF Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences
JO JAPS
SN 1018-7081
VO 36
IS 2
SP 307
OP 320
YR 2026
FD 2026/02/28
DO DOI https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2026.2.0026
AB <p>Bee populations worldwide are declining, posing a threat to biodiversity and food security. Bees including both Apis and non-Apis species frequently encounter various pesticides, including herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides during nectar and pollen foraging. Pesticide toxicity has been associated with a variety of health issues in bees, including metabolic diseases, immune system problems, neurotoxicity, and reproductive disorders. All bee species harbor microorganisms in their gut which play a significant role in their health and function, but can also be affected by environmental stressors including pesticides. Understanding the intricate relationship between bee gut microbiota and pesticide exposure is crucial for addressing pesticide toxicity crisis. This review explores the pivotal role of gut microbiota in bee&rsquo;s susceptibility to pesticides, highlighting the pesticide paradox - how chemicals intended to protect crops, can harm beneficial insects like bees. The impact of pesticides on gut microbiota composition and function, the synergetic role of detoxifying enzymes and gut microbiota in mitigating pesticide toxicity is discussed.&nbsp;</p>
K1 Detoxifying enzymes, gut microbes, bees, immunity, metabolism, pesticides
PB Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum
LK https://thejaps.org.pk/AbstractView.aspx?mid=2025-JAPS-533