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Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold (www.sciencedaily.com)
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Using CRISPR-Cas9, scientists engineered a yeast to produce the nutrient feed. Farmers could have it in two years.

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[–] 36 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Soo, beekeepers thought for generations that bees (a animal too) only need sugar to live?

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  • [–] 53 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    Beekeepers dont harvest the Pollen which the yeast is replacing. The lack of Pollen is most likelly a result of Monocultur.

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  • [–] 6 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    No, but they do replace the honey with sugar syrup

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  • [–] 25 points 5 months ago

    Only during specific times of the year, it's a supplement not a main diet. If you notice your colony doesn't have enough honey for the winter, or it's a new colony, or needs medicated, then yes. Otherwise they should be eating their own stored honey made the way they like it.

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