Maternal age and maternal environment affect egg composition, yolk testosterone, offspring growth and behaviour in laying hens
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-05491-6
Abstract: Maternal effects have been reported to alter offspring phenotype in laying hens. In this study, we investigated the effects of maternal environment and maternal age on egg traits and offspring development and behaviour. For this,… read more here.
Keywords: age; maternal environment; egg composition; yolk testosterone ... See more keywords
Honey bee egg composition changes seasonally and after acute maternal virus infection
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-94670-2
Abstract: Honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies depend on the reproductive output of their queens, which in turn is contingent on the care provided by worker bees. Viral infections in queens can compromise reproductive output, while worker… read more here.
Keywords: composition; honey bee; egg composition; virus ... See more keywords