Article
Zoology
Michael S. Engel, Lien Thi Phuong Nguyen, Ngat Thi Tran, Tuan Anh Truong, Andres F. Herrera Motta
Summary: A new genus of minute stingless bees, Ebaiotrigona, is described from Southeast Asia. It is distinct from Lisotrigona and shares some similarities with Austroplebeia. Phylogenetic analyses are needed to confirm its relationship with Austroplebeia.
Review
Entomology
Luiza Eduarda Basilio Silva, Maria Augusta Pereira Lima, Lucio Antonio Oliveira Campos, Rodrigo Cupertino Bernardes, Cristiano Lopes-Andrade
Summary: The nests of social insects provide favorable conditions for inquilines, including various beetle species. The interaction between stingless bees and beetles, specifically Scotocryptini, has been poorly investigated. This review examines the interactions between Neotropical stingless bees and Scotocryptini, presents new data and an interaction network, and analyzes their frequency of interaction. Furthermore, the importance of taxonomic studies on Scotocryptini for understanding the evolution of this association is discussed.
Article
Entomology
Nicholas N. Dorian, Rachael E. Bonoan
Summary: The study revealed that stingless bees forage for minerals on carrion, with preferences varying among different minerals. Additionally, some species of bees were observed storing carrion, suggesting they may be using carrion as an alternative source of protein or nest-building materials.
ECOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kanyanat Wongsa, Orawan Duangphakdee, Atsalek Rattanawannee
Summary: The stingless bee Tetragonula pagdeni was investigated as a potential pollinator for greenhouse tomatoes in Southeast Asia. Results showed that a greenhouse with stingless bees had significantly higher fruit yield and quality compared to a greenhouse without stingless bees or pollinated by mechanical vibration. This suggests that T. pagdeni could be a beneficial alternative pollinator in tropical regions where the use of honeybees and bumblebees is challenging.
Review
Entomology
David W. Roubik
Summary: Stingless bees are perennial honey-making insects that have a long evolutionary history in tropical forests. They have diverse ecological adaptations, excel in nesting site selection and mutualisms with other organisms, and display opportunistic behaviors. However, the expansion of human activities and exploitation pose challenges to their survival and reproduction.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Yu-Ran Li, Zheng-Wei Wang, Zong-Rong Yu, Richard T. Corlett
Summary: This study identified seven stingless bee species from four genera in Yunnan through extensive sampling. The morphological characters, genitalia characters, and multivariate morphometrics results of males supported the taxonomic classification. Further sampling in a wider range is needed to assess the full diversity of Chinese stingless bees.
Article
Microbiology
Jaqueline Ferreira Campos, Thaliny Bonamigo, Paola dos Santos da Rocha, Vanessa Marina Branco Paula, Uilson Pereira dos Santos, Jose Benedito Perrella Balestieri, Denise Brentan Silva, Carlos Alexandre Carollo, Leticia M. Estevinho, Kely de Picoli Souza, Edson Lucas dos Santos
Summary: The chemical compositions and antimicrobial activity of propolis produced by Melipona quadrifasciata anthidioides and Scaptotrigona depilis were determined in this study. The propolis extracts contained phenolic compounds, diterpenes, and triterpenes. Both extracts demonstrated inhibitory effects against bacteria and fungi, with S. depilis extract showing better antimicrobial activity. This research suggests that propolis from these stingless bees has potential for the prevention or treatment of microbial infections.
Article
Ecology
Alejandro Reyes-Gonzalez, Francisco Mora, Luciana Porter-Boland, Maria Isabel Ramirez Ramirez, Ek del-Val
Summary: A study in west-central Mexico examined the diversity and composition of stingless bee communities. The research found that tropical regions had greater diversity and identified a high conservation priority area in the warm ecotone where temperate and hot habitats converged. Some of the discovered stingless bee species were endemic and had low incidence, indicating the need for specific conservation plans to protect them.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Irina Villacres-Granda, Dayana Coello, Adrian Proano, Isabel Ballesteros, David W. Roubik, Gabriela Jijon, Genoveva Granda-Albuja, Silvana Granda-Albuja, Reinier Abreu-Naranjo, Favian Maza, Eduardo Tejera, Ana M. Gonzalez-Paramas, Pedro Bullon, Jose M. Alvarez-Suarez
Summary: Ecuadorian honey samples from different regions showed substantial chemical variation, with Meliponine honey being acidic and high in water content. The honey exhibited antimicrobial activity against multiresistant human pathogens, with O. mellaria and Trigona silvestriana being the most effective.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Gabriela Toninato de Paula, Cristiano Menezes, Monica Tallarico Pupo, Carlos Augusto Rosa
Summary: Stingless bees rely on symbiont microbes for fermentation to preserve honey and transform pollen, with diverse microbiota living in their nests playing various roles such as symbiosis, nutrition, and production of antimicrobial compounds to inhibit pathogens.
CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Mara Garcia Tavares, Eduarda Rocha de Oliveira, Arthur Mayrink Elizeu, Camila Moura Novaes, Natalia Martins Travenzoli, Denilce Meneses Lopes
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of microsatellite sequences and rDNA clusters in the chromosomes of five stingless bee species, revealing karyotypic diversity in terms of repetitive sequences. The findings provide new insights into the chromatin composition and rDNA cluster locations in these bee species, contributing to our understanding of karyotypic evolution in this tribe.
ZOOLOGISCHER ANZEIGER
(2023)
Review
Entomology
Maggie Shanahan, Marla Spivak
Summary: Bees, ants, and other insects harvest antimicrobial resins from plants for various purposes such as nest construction and defense. Stingless bees rely on resin to build nest structures, repel predators, kill invaders, and influence their physical properties and microbial communities. Resin use is crucial for stingless bee colony function and conservation.
Review
Entomology
Erubiel Toledo-Hernandez, Guadalupe Pena-Chora, Victor Manuel Hernandez-Velazquez, Caleb C. Lormendez, Jeiry Toribio-Jimenez, Yanet Romero-Ramirez, Renato Leon-Rodriguez
Summary: Pollination by insects is crucial for plant biodiversity, but stingless bee populations are at risk due to human activities. This article reviews studies on the potential negative impacts of human actions on stingless bee populations, finding that habitat loss, agrochemicals, resource competition, climate change, and the introduction of exotic species (including pathogens) are all threats that could lead to declines in stingless bee populations.
Article
Microbiology
Rujira Ponkit, Sanchai Naree, Rath Pichayangkura, Alexis Beaurepaire, Robert J. Paxton, Christopher L. Mayack, Guntima Suwannapong
Summary: The ethanolic extract of Tetrigona apicalis's propolis and chito-oligosaccharide (COS) were found to significantly increase the survival rate and decrease the infection ratio and spore loads of N. ceranae-infected Apis dorsata workers. These findings suggest that propolis extract and COS could be alternative treatments to reduce N. ceranae infection in A. dorsata. Additionally, N. ceranae isolated from A. florea can damage the ventricular cells of A. dorsata, affecting their survival. Therefore, it is important to consider N. ceranae infections at the community level and use alternative treatments to prevent transmission among honey bee species.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elaine Francoso, Alexandre Rizzo Zuntini, Paulo Cseri Ricardo, Priscila Karla Ferreira Santos, Natalia de Souza Araujo, Joao Paulo Naldi Silva, Leonardo Tresoldi Goncalves, Rute Brito, Rosalyn Gloag, Benjamin A. Taylor, Brock A. Harpur, Benjamin P. Oldroyd, Mark J. F. Brown, Maria Cristina Arias
Summary: The mitochondrial genomes of two Australian bee species, Tetragonula carbonaria and T. hockingsi, have undergone duplication and rearrangements, leading to significant divergence from other species. This rapid evolution may be attributed to founder effect, low effective population size, and mitochondrial genome duplication.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Fabiele Souza da Cruz, Cecilia Veronica Nunez, Maria Gracimar Pacheco de Araujo
NATURAL PRODUCT COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Fabiele Souza da Cruz, Maria Gracimar Pacheco de Araujo, Cecilia Veronica Nunez
NATURAL PRODUCT COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
J. W. A. Bezerra, C. Coronel, M. C. V. Gomez, M. Rolon, C. V. Nunez, D. R. da Silva, L. A. da Silva, F. C. Rodrigues, A. A. Boligon, M. A. de Souza, K. V. Linhares, M. A. P. da Silva, M. F. B. Morais-Braga
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erika Ramos Martins, Ingrit Elida Collantes Diaz, Mateus Luis Barradas Paciencia, Sergio Alexandre Frana, Marcia Ortiz Mayo Marques, Damila Rodrigues de Morais, Marcos Nogueira Eberlin, Ivana Barbosa Suffredini
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexandra Hubner, Flavia Sobreira, Alberto Vetore Neto, Claudineia Aparecida Sales de Oliveira Pinto, Michelli Ferrera Dario, Ingrit Elida Collantes Diaz, Felipe Rebello Lourenco, Catarina Rosado, Andre Rolim Baby, Elfriede Marianne Bacchi
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Noranathan da Costa Guimaraes, Luciana A. Freitas-de-Sousa, Maria Carolina Scheffer de Souza, Patricia D. Oliveira de Almeida, Maria Cristina Dos-Santos, Cecilia Veronica Nunez, Ricardo Bezerra de Oliveira, Rosa Helena Veras Mourao, Valeria Mourao de Moura
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Juliana Luiza Varjao Lameiras, Valeria Mourao de Moura, Lucas Castanhola Dias, Evandro Rezende Pessoa Junior, Cacilda Satomi Yano Mallmann, Allyson Guimaraes Costa, Michella Lima Lasmar, Cecilia Veronica Nunez, Oscar Tadeu Ferreira da Costa, Maria Cristina Dos-Santos
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andre de Lima Barros, Albertina Pimentel Lima, Maria Teresa Fachin-Espinar, Cecilia Veronica Nunez
Article
Microbiology
Josy Caldas Rodrigues, Weison Lima da Silva, David Ribeiro da Silva, Carolina Rabelo Maia, Clarice Virginia Santos Goiabeira, Haile Dean Figueiredo Chagas, Gigliola Mayara Ayres D'Elia, Gleica Soyan Barbosa Alves, Viviane Zahner, Cecilia Veronica Nunez, Ormezinda Celeste Cristo Fernandes
Summary: The study evaluated the antimicrobial potential of Aspergillus sp. isolated from the Amazon biome, showing inhibitory activity against both Gram-positive and negative bacteria. Chemical constituents were analyzed and the molecule identified as kojic acid, displaying antibacterial activity and moderate toxicity against human fibroblast cells. This suggests that kojic acid from Aspergillus sp. could be a promising alternative active principle for antimicrobial drug development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Raiana Silveira Gurgel, Dorothy Ivila de Melo Pereira, Ana Vyktoria Franca Garcia, Anne Terezinha Fernandes de Souza, Thaysa Mendes da Silva, Cleudiane Pereira de Andrade, Weison Lima da Silva, Cecilia Veronica Nunez, Cleiton Fantin, Rudi Emerson de Lima Procopio, Patricia Melchionna Albuquerque
Summary: The endophytic fungal community of the Amazonian medicinal plant Arrabidaea chica was evaluated and two fungi were found to exhibit significant antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. These findings suggest that microbial communities associated with plant species in the Amazon region may produce metabolites with interesting bioactive properties.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lucas Girotto, Augusto C. Franco, Cecilia Nunez, Sarah C. C. Oliveira, Maria C. Scheffer de Souza, Maria T. Fachin-Espinar, Cristiane S. Ferreira
Summary: The exotic invasive species Arundo donax L. may inhibit the regeneration of native vegetation through allelopathy, with its leaf and rhizome extracts showing inhibitory effects on germination and seedling growth of various plant species, mainly containing flavonoids and alkaloids.
NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
W. L. Da Silva, L. M. Lima, C. Nunez
AGROCIENCIA-URUGUAY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joselaine C. Gonzalez, Grazieli Simoes, Rafael B. Bernini, Lucia H. Coutinho, Fernanda C. Stedile, Cecilia Nunez, Flavin C. Vicentin, Gerardo G. B. de Souza
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rafaela L. Sacchi, Waila E. L. Santana, Cecilia Nunez, Horacio D. Moya
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Sinaria Rejany Nogaia de Sousa, Ingrit Elida Collantes Diaz, Riad Naim Younes, Sergio Alexandre Frana, Maria Martha Bernardi, Ivana Barbosa Suffredini
PHARMACOGNOSY MAGAZINE
(2019)