How do you determine nutrient deficiencies in bees?

Bridget Aito-Bobadoye @Bridget-Aito-Bobadoye

10 September 2018 1 4K Report

macro and micro nutrients are needed by bees for proper development, but how do we recognize nutrient deficient bees and can such deficiencies be determined?

Michał Filipiak

Bridget Aito-Bobadoye , you can compare the demand for body-building nutrients, needed for proper development, with supply of these nutrients in food using the TSR index:

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Kind regards,

Michał

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