The Role and Prospects of Probiotics in Bee Health
As global climate change,habitat reduction,and population growth drive up the demand for food,hon-eybees,as key pollinators,significantly contribute to crop yields.Honeybees facilitate the reproduction of various plants and play an important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems and the protection of biodiversity.However,honeybee colonies are facing challenges such as Colony Collapse Disorder(CCD),disease and pesti-cide exposure,which threaten the health and survival of honeybees.Traditional coping methods are no longer e-nough for modern colony management.The sensible use of probiotics to boost honeybee immune systems and re-store gut microbiota balance has become a widely accepted medicinal technique.This strategy not only improves honeybee health,but also it boosts crop yields.This article reviews the composition and function of the honeybee gut microbiota and the potential application of probiotics in maintaining bee health.