Mohamed Shaker Munji from Department of Plant Protection successfully defended his Ph.D. work with the title (Evaluation of Yerba Mate Extract and Some Probiotics’ Efficacy on Pathogen Inhibition and Immune Response in Honeybee Workers)
The study aimed to conduct a field survey to detect pathogenic agents in selected apiaries across various Iraqi governorates, in addition to morphologically, biochemically, and molecularly characterizing the pathogen. The researcher recommended early detection of infections to prevent the worsening of their impact, which could lead to honeybee colony collapse. Furthermore, it was suggested to conduct further studies on the prolonged use of plant extracts and powders to assess their potential positive or negative post-study effects.
