المنشورات و المؤلفات
Some Candida species are found as endosymbionts in most healthy individuals. C. albicans is the most common yeast found on the mucosal membranes of humans including in the oral cavity, esophagus, gastrointestinal tract, urinary bladder and genitalia...
Propolis is a regional strongly differing heterogeneous glue material generated by honeybees using plant resins and beeswax. It is used to seal cracks in hives and to protect the bee populations from bacterial and fungal infections [1] and [2]. Bees...
Beekeeping is one of the most important economic activities for rural communities in Saudi Arabia, where approximately 5000 beekeepers maintain more than one million honeybee colonies and produce approximately 9000 tons of honey annually (Al-Ghamdi...
أخذت سلالتين من سلالات نحل العسل وهما المحلي (Apis mellifera jemenitica) والمستورد (Apis mellifera carnica) لدراسة ومقارنة نمو طفيل حلم الفاروا على هاتين السلالتين تحت ظروف منطقة الرياض حيث تم إعداد خمسة طوائف من كل سلالة بعدد 20 حلم في منتصف شهر...
Honeybees collect resinous/waxy substances from exudates of plants to make a sticky material known as propolis (Ghisalberti 1979; Parolia et al. 2010). They utilize propolis to seal cracks in hives, encapsulate invader carcasses and protect their...
History has revealed that humans had used bee products
such as honey for thousands of years in all societies worldwide.
Honey has been mentioned in the Talmud, the old and
new testaments of the Bible, and the Holy Quran (1400 years
ago). There is a...
Diabetic wounds represent an added burden for diabetic patients and health care
providers worldwide as they have low healing potential and residual ulceration due to
associated neuropathy and vasculopathy [1]. Wound healing consists of overlapping...
Honey is a natural sweet material made by honeybees from floral nectar, plant secretion or
excretion of insects (which suck the sap from living plant parts), that honeybees collect,
modify and intermix with their own particular substances, deposit...
Beekeeping is traditionally a longstanding and
environmentally friendly agricultural activity in Saudi
Arabia. This activity contributes to the country’s
economic and social development by providing
sustainable additional income and self-employment...
The African and temperate European races of honey bees, Apis mellifera, differ significantly in the extent to which they invest their basic resources. The former group of bees exhibit adaptations geared toward brood rearing and subsequent...
Propolis and bee venom in diabetic wounds; a potential approach that warrants clinical investigation
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a systemic metabolic disease that is characterized by alterations in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and
lipids. DM compromises the immune system, increases the incidence of infection, and impairs wound healing....
Acacia form part of the Leguminosae (Fabaceae), the
third-largest family of flowering plants. Legumes are of
significant economic importance, second only to the cereals
(Heywood et al., 2007). Acacias are essentially woody
plants in many tropical...
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic T-cell–mediated autoimmune disease that results in the destruction of insulin-secreting β-cells [1]. Diabetes is associated with multiple metabolic disorders that are characterized by hyperglycemia, which...
Nectar secretion dynamics and honey production potentials of some major honey plants in Saudi Arabia
Honey bee plants are those plant species that provide bees with
food sources in the form of nectar and/or pollen. According to
Crane (1990), only 16% of the world’s flowering plant species
contribute to honey bees as food sources. Moreover, not all...
Apis mellifera jemenitica is autochthonous to a
large area of the Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia,
Yemen and Oman) and it also occurs in vast areas of
Africa in the Sahel climatic zone (Ruttner, 1988;
Hepburn and Radloff, 1998). The bees are...
Honey bee health is directly associated with sustainable
agriculture and various non-agricultural ecosystems.
Honey bees are affected by various pathogens. Among
the brood diseases, caused by these pathogens, American
foulbrood disease (AFB) is by...
The honeybee (Apis mellifera), is an important pollinator of various crops and plant species worldwide. The total annual global economic worth of pollination amounts to an estimated 153 billion euro, representing 10% of the value of the global...
The greater wax moth or honeycomb moth, Galleria mellonella
L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is the major destructive
and economically important pest of wax comb because
of their feeding habits and tunnelling through the combs
(Jackman and Drees 1998;...
Some Candida species are found as endosymbionts in most healthy individuals. C. albicans is the most common yeast found on the mucosal membranes of humans including in the oral cavity, esophagus, gastrointestinal tract, urinary bladder and genitalia...
The widespread use of antimicrobial agents has resulted in the development of antibiotic resistance, which has a serious impact on the general community. New compounds are being developed to overcome the challenge of antimicrobial resistance....
Mechanical strength of plants is an important agronomic
trait and directly related to the crop lodging thus yield
losses and grain quality (Ching et al. 2006; Wang et al.
2012). The intrinsic mechanical strength of plants is mainly
controlled by...
The honey bee, Apis mellifera L. 1758, is naturally found
throughout Europe, Africa and Western Asia (Miguel et
al., 2011). In recent years, based on morphometry, 26
subspecies have been identified and clustered into four
evolutionary lineages (...
Environmental pollution caused by fossil fuel is an issue of the
greatest importance regarding both economic growth and ecological
restoration. Among fossil fuels, oil (petroleum hydrocarbon)
is the principle source of energy, and it is part of...
Biodiversity studies of an area provide the basic data compulsory to measure the
anthropogenic impacts like habitat loss, introduction of invasive species, climate change, and
pollution on biological communities [1-3].
Biodiversity has become a...
The majority of lavender species are indigenous to the mountainous regions of the western
Mediterranean countries, the islands of the Atlantic, Turkey, Pakistan and India (Chu and
Kemper, 2001). Moreover, they are native to northern, eastern and...
In the tropics, honey bee pests are more serious and economically important than honeybee diseases and among which ants are the most damaging pests. Many species of ants are known to attack honey bees (Hepburn & Radloff, 1998. Among which Driver...
Honey contains various biological active substances including proteins, free amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, organic acids,
flavonoids, phenolic acids and other phytochemicals (Lee et al., 2012, Je-Ruei et al., 2013). Honey has antioxidant,...
Biosurfactants are a unique class of structurally diverse compounds, which are amphiphilic in nature and have pronounced surface active properties with a wide variety of applications related to environmental protection, enhanced oil recovery,...
The internal and histological anatomy of the
alimentary canal differs from an insect to another,
which it was different in metabolous insects , differs in
the larval and adult stage. In honeybee insect Apis
mellifera, the alimentary canal in the...
The mite, V. destructor is one of the most destructive pests
of the honeybee (Apis mellifera) worldwide (Rosenkranz
et al. 2010). Varroa mite has two haplotypes that are able
to reproduce successfully on A. mellifera; the Japan-type is
relatively...
To understand annual survival rates or losses in
honey bee colonies, Apis mellifera L., under hot and
dry regions, the ecosystem impact on the indigenous
and exotic subspecies should be highly focused. Ecological
limitations such as drought, severe...
The majority of lavender species are indigenous
to the mountainous regions of the western Mediterranean
countries, the islands of the Atlantic,
Turkey, Pakistan, and India (Chu and Kemper, 2001).
Moreover, they are native to northern, eastern, and...
Beekeeping is an important activity to agriculture, food
security and biodiversity as well as it participates in reducing
poverty and boost livelihoods in rural areas worldwide
(Chazovachii
et al
., 2013; Gupta
et al
., 2014). It also...
Socotra Island is characterized by a high level of endemism (37%) comparable with other oceanic islands such as Mauritius,
Galapagos and the Canary islands (Miller and Morris, 2004). Dracaena cinnabari (Agavaceae) (D. cinnabari ) is arguably the...
Many studies have investigated the pollination
ecology and partitioning of pollinators of acacia
species from Australia, Africa, and Latin America
(Armbruster & Herzig 1984; Krüger & McGavin
1998; Stone et al. 1998, 2003; Tandon &...
The importance of temperature and relative humidity for honey bees is well known, and all activities of honey bee colonies are under the control of these factors. Temperature, in particularly, is very important for internal as well as external...
The Effect of Pollen Supplementary Feeding on Some Activities of Honeybee Colonies During Summer Season in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
impact on public health and the economy. Because of the
increasing prevalence of drug-resistant C. albicans, there is
an urgent need to develop alternative treatments for Candida
infections that are safe, effective and inexpensive.
Among all of the...
Propolis is a resinous natural substance produced
by honeybees from plant exudates, beeswax,
and bee secretions. Propolis is composed of 50% resin,
30% wax, 10% essential and aromatic oils, 5% pollen,
and 5% other substances. However, the...
The common method for the characterization and classification of honey bee subspecies is based mainly on measuring honey bee wing characters, which were considered as strong tool (Rattanawannee et al., 2010). Various honey bee colonies, races and...
Twenty indigenous (Apis mellifera yemenitica) honeybee colonies were transferred from the traditional log hives into modern movable frame (Langstroth) hives and divided into 4 Groups. Each group was provided with a modified frame to assess the...
SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPIC STUDIES ON ANTENNAL SENSILLA ORGANS OF ADULT HONEY BEE WORKS IN GENUS APIS
The ectoparasitic mite Varroa jacobsoni Oud. (Acari:
Mesostigmata) is considered as one of the most serious
pests of Apis mellifera L. colonies in most parts of the
world. On its natural host, Apis cerana F., the Varroa mite
population is generally...
The African and temperate European races of honey bees, Apis mellifera, differ significantly in the extent to which they invest their basic resources. The former group of bees exhibit adaptations geared toward brood rearing and subsequent...
A bee plant’s contribution to honey
production depends not only on its
abundance but also on its nectar quality
and quantity. Moreover, not all nectar
produced by flowers is accessible to
honeybees (Bastiaan, 1984). Even if
accessible, the amount...
.(MORPHOMETRICAL AND HISTOLOGICAL STUDIES ON SOME BEE GLANDS IN GENUS APIS IN SAUDI ARABIA (KSA
The Honeybee Apis mellifera (Linnaeus, 1761) is naturally spread in Europe, Africa and
Western Asia (MIGUEL et al. 2011). Based on morphometry, 26 subspecies have been identified
and clustered into four evolutionary lineages (RUTTNER 1988, SHEPPARD...
Modeling of honeybee and mite population dynamics
بناء نموذج محاكاة لتطور حياة نحل العسل وحلم الفاروا
The summer season in Saudi Arabia is hot and arid, which negatively
affects beekeeping activities and results in great colony losses each year. Not
all regions of Saudi Arabia are suitable for beekeeping in summer (Abou-
Shaaraet al., 2013) and the...
The widespread existence of unhealed wounds, ulcers, and burns has a great impact on
public health and economy. Many interventions, including new medications and
technologies, are being used to help achieve significant wound healing and to eliminate...
The standard Langstroth beehive is commonly
used in beekeeping around the world. However,
the challenges of environmental conditions,
especially extremely hot or cold weather, have
caused many researchers to suggest modifications
to the standard...
Honey has been used as a medicine throughout the ages and has recently been reintroduced to modern medical practice. Much of the research to date has addressed honey's antibacterial properties and its effects on wound healing. Laboratory studies and...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are associated with
hypercholesterolemia, hypertension (HTN) and diabetes
mellitus (DM). Atherosclerosis, which is due to endothelial
dysfunction, is the main cause of CVD. Cardiovascular disorders
remain the leading...
The present research describes the histology of larval and pupal stage in Queen and worker honeybees Apis mellifera jemenatica Ruttner (Hymenoptera: Apidae).The results show that, this insect has been found differences between larva and pupa of both...
The histological structure of the ovary of queens of the Yemeni honeybee race, Apis mellifera jemenitica, was studied in the third and fifth larval instars, 1-, 2- and 3-day old pupae and newly emerged imago queen bees. Queen bee larvae were fed...
Various factors impact honey bee colony activity and performance, the most important of
which are temperature and relative humidity. Within colonies, bees are typically able to
maintain a temperature between 33°C and 36°C [1] and a relative humidity...
Honey bees, Apis mellifera, occur naturally over vast and varied geographical areas, extending from Scandinavia in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in the south, and from Dakar in the west to Oman in the east. Different populations are adapted to...
Flowering plants and honeybees have a special relationship in which both are
benefited from each other. As honeybees get food and in turn facilitate their pollination
process. Honeybees visit flowers to collect pollen and nectar. Pollens are the...
Evaluation of the Grooming behavior of Apis mellifera jemenitica, and Apis mellifera carnica against Varroa jacobsoni
There are various factors affecting
successful egg hatching in insects including
environmental factors, such as relative
humidity and temperature, parasitism
conditions, genetic factors and diseases. A
little is known about eggs hatchability in
most...
Honey is a drug in addition to its valuable nutrient contents. Honey was valued highly in the Middle East. It was mentioned in the Holy Quran 1400 years ago (And thy LORD taught the bee to build its cells in hills, on trees and in men’s habitations...
Hypopharyngeal glands (HPG) of honeybee workers produce proteinic secretion to feed larvae and queens (Crailsheim, 1991 and Crailsheim, 1992). There are many factors affecting physiological status of the honeybee such as race of bees, worker age,...
DISEASES AND PESTS ASSOCIATED WITH HONEYBEE COLONIES IN SAUDI ARABIA
The widespread use of antimicrobial agents has resulted in
the development of antibiotic resistance, which has a serious
impact on the general community. New compounds are
being developed to overcome the challenge of antimicrobial
resistance....
Development of the mite Varroa jacobsoni oud., in the Honeybee, Apis mellifera L.,in Michigan, USA, and a Comparison of Diagnostic Methods for Detection of the Mites
Determination of acaricide residues in Saudi Arabian honey and beeswax using solid phase extraction and gas chromatography
Ants have colonized almost every place on earth and are
reported to thrive in most ecosystems, amounting to 15–25% of
the terrestrial animal biomass (Schultz, 2000). The significant
role of ants in terrestrial ecosystems is well recognized
(Holway...
Hypopharyngeal glands (HPG) or brood food glands are located
in worker honey bees’ head and produce protein aqueous
secretions (Jelly). These secretions are fed to the larvae and
queens (Crailshem, 1991, 1992). The diameters of HPG are often
used to...
The body of honey bee castes (queen, workers and drones) is covered with cuticular lipids. Lipids contain various compounds, including wax esters, alcohols, fatty acids, and monoacylglycerols (Nation 2002). Roles for these lipids have been suggested...
This study deals with the histological structure of the midgut
of the queen and worker in the Yemeni honey race Apis mellifera
jemenatica Ruttner, 1976. where the results revealed the accuracy
and the miracle of the histological structure of this...
Comparative study Between Subspecies of Apis mellifera for Egg Hatching and Sealed Brood Percentage Brood Nest Temperature and Relative Humidity
The honey bee, Apis mellifera L. 1758, is naturally found throughout Europe, Africa and Western Asia (Miguel et al., 2011). In recent years, based on morphometry, 26 subspecies have been identified and clustered into four evolutionary lineages (...
Chlorophyll (Chl) plays significant role in absorption of
sunlight by photosynthetic reaction centers (Liu et al.
2007) and approximately 100 terawatts of energy is
captured by plants (Nealson and Conrad 1999). Mutations
in the genes of Chl...
Mechanical strength of plants is an important agronomic
trait and directly related to the crop lodging thus yield
losses and grain quality (Ching et al. 2006; Wang et al.
2012). The intrinsic mechanical strength of plants is mainly
controlled by...
he honey bee, Apis mellifera L., is globally widespread
with a wide diversity of subspecies. hese subspecies can
be classiied with morphometric tools (Ruttner et al. 1978).
Many studies have been undertaken on honey bees using
morphological...
Recent years have seen growing interest on the part of consumers
and the food industry into functional food ingredients
and the ways in which it may help maintain human health.
The important role that diet plays in preventing and treating
illness is...
Despite the arid conditions that prevail in Saudi Arabia beekeeping is widely practiced in many parts of the country by large number of beekeepers. It is a significant source of income. The bee-keeping industry is steadily growing in the country...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia covers 2,250,000 km2, most of which is lowland plain. However, there are also extensive mountain chains and associated valleys. The Sarawat Mountains (Fig. 1), which range in altitude between 800 and 3,000 metres above...
Agricultural contamination with pesticides and antibiotics is a challenging problem that needs to be fully addressed. Bee products,
such as honey, are widely consumed as food and medicine and their contamination may carry serious health hazards....
Agricultural contamination with pesticides and antibiotics is a challenging problem that needs to be fully addressed. Bee products, such as honey, are widely consumed as food and medicine and their contamination may carry serious health hazards....
The orientation of combs in traditional beehives is extremely important for obtaining a marketable honey product. However, the factors that could determine comb orientation in traditional hives and the possibilities of inducing honey bees, Apis...
Beekeeping plays an important role in increasing and diversifying the incomes of many rural communities in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However, despite the region’s relatively good rainfall, which results in better forage conditions, bees and...
The study was conducted to determine the age structure, regeneration status and possible factors for regeneration-gap of Ziziphus population of the southwestern valleys of Saudi Arabia. The population age structure was determined through stem disc...
Heat stress becomes a problem in different parts of the world and recently was considered as a threat to apiculture. Many countries suffer from extreme heat during certain periods of the year. There is a great diversity in the weather of Saudi...
Honey consists wide range of sugars, minerals and vitamins and their proportions are varying from honey to honey depending on their quality and botanical origins (Saadatmand, 1999). Types and quality attributes of honey are the most essential...
نظراً لأن قطاعاً كبيراً من العاملين فى مجال تربية النحل وخاصة المبتدئين تنقصه الخبرة فى أسلوب تعظيم الفائدة من عائدات طوائف نحل العسل وذلك باستخدام أساليب الإنتاج المتعددة للحصول على عسل النحل فى صوره المختلفة الإضافة إلى إنتاج الشمع وحبوب اللقاح...
نظراً إلى أنّ قطاعاً كبيراً من العاملين في مجال تربية النحل، وخاصة المبتدئين، تنقصه الخبرة في أسلوب تعظيم الفائدة من عائدات طوائف نحل العسل، وذلك باستخدام أساليب الإنتاج المتعددة للحصول على عسل النحل في صوره المختلفة، بالإضافة إلى إنتاج الشمع وحبوب...