Effects of glyphosate exposure on honeybees

Journal or Publishing Institution: Environmental toxicology and pharmacology

Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1382668921002106

Author(s): Tan, S., Li, G., Liu, Z., Wang, H., Guo, X. and Xu, B.

Article Type: Peer Reviewed Study

Abstract:

Honeybees show an important pollination ability and play vital roles in improving crop yields and increasing plant genetic diversity, thereby generating tremendous economic benefits for humans. However, honeybee survival is affected by a number of biological and abiotic stresses, including the effects of fungi, bacteria, viruses, parasites, and especially agrochemicals. Glyphosate, a broad-spectrum herbicide that is primarily used for weed control in agriculture, has been reported to have lethal and sublethal effects on honeybees. Here, we summarize recent advances in research on the effects of glyphosate on honeybees, including effects on their behaviors, growth and development, metabolic processes, and immune defense, providing a detailed reference for studying the mechanism of action of pesticides. Furthermore, we provide possible directions for future research on glyphosate toxicity to honeybees.

Keywords: animal behaviour, biological development, defence mechanisms, glyphosate, growth, honey bees, immune response, mode of action, organophosphorus pesticides, reviews, toxicity

Citation:

Tan, S., Li, G., Liu, Z., Wang, H., Guo, X. and Xu, B., 2022. Effects of glyphosate exposure on honeybees. Environmental toxicology and pharmacology, 90, p.103792.

Record ID: 2779