> > Protein feeding modified both individual and social IC but increases in
> dietary protein quantity did not enhance IC. However, diet diversity
> increased IC levels. In particular, polyfloral diets induced higher GOX
> activity compared with monofloral diets, including protein-richer diets.
> These results suggest a link between protein nutrition and immunity in
> honeybees and underscore the critical role of resource availability on
> pollinator health.
>

Or it just substantiated the doorstop (Hive and Honey Bee) which points out
the different pollens bring different  constituents to the bees diet and one
pollen does not fulfill all. Pollens are not all the same and more than
protein plays a part in bee health, especially brood.

Or to quote "Hill Street Blues", nothing new here, move along.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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