R&D Solutions for Bee

Bees are not only an economic species used to produce products such as honey, beeswax, and propolis but also a major pollinator of wild plants and crops. BioVenic is a leading global insect research specialist dedicated to providing bee-related research and development services to all passionate researchers. At BioVenic, we are confident that we can help our clients solve any problems encountered in projects and bring groundbreaking ideas.

Economic Value of Bees

• Pollination

Bees play an important role in pollinating flowering plants and are the primary pollinators in many ecosystems containing flowering plants. It is estimated that one-third of the human food supply depends on pollination by insects, and birds drinking bats, and most of this is done by bees.

• Natural Products

people can also collect honey, beeswax, propolis, pollen and royal jelly from honeybee hives. Honey is a natural product produced by honeybees as a dietary supplement substance. The main components of honey are two simple sugars, glucose, and fructose, which are more easily absorbed by the body than sucrose, in addition to various vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Breeding Goals of Bees

Selective breeding is an important tool to improve the yield and disease resistance of all plants and animals used in agriculture. When conducting bee breeding, it is important to first define breeding objectives, which are key to the success and efficiency of breeding throughout the breeding process. The traits that most beekeepers and companies are interested in are mainly nectar production. Over time, as some of the general breeding objectives reach a satisfactory level, other traits begin to receive attention. Other current breeding objectives for bees are mainly mite resistance and disease resistance. Anti-mite breeding of honeybees targets the most destructive mite, Varroa destructor. There are many diseases of bees, such as American foulbrood, European foulbrood, and chalk disease. Because susceptibility and resistance to diseases vary from species to species or from colony to colony of the same species, it makes it possible to breed bees for disease resistance. With the rapid development of biotechnologies, BioVenic is devoted to providing custom services for bee-related research and development, which accelerate the breeding process to improve honey production and discover the mystery of bees.

Fig.1 CRISPR-Cas9-based gene editing results in permanent editing of the target gene in the genome. (Grozinger CM., 2020)

Our Services

As a leading biotechnology company, BioVenic has the expertise and capability to provide one-stop solution in the field of bee research and development to our customers worldwide. We have established biotechnology platforms for insect genetics and other innovative studies. We are confident that we can provide you with the highest quality services and solutions to ensure your satisfaction in a timely and professional manner. Our featured services include but are not limited to:

Want to Learn More?

BioVenic has the expertise and experience in insect breeding, insect health, and insect feed development to accelerate the breeding process, maintain insect health and increase profitability for your business. To get started on your insect research project, please feel free to contact us for more details. Our experienced team of scientists and technicians looks forward to working with you on your attractive project and helping you break through the barriers.

Reference

1. Grozinger CM.; et al. Improving bee health through genomics. Nat Rev Genet. 2020, 21: 277-291.