Primary Assay — Honeybee
Sucrose Responsiveness
Apis mellifera
Gustatory response scoring across a sucrose concentration series. PER threshold reflects motivational state and is modulated by neonicotinoid exposure and nutritional status.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Apis mellifera.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PER threshold | μg/μl | Lowest concentration eliciting PER |
| Gustatory response score (GRS) | 0-6 | Sum across concentration series |
References
Citations for Sucrose Responsiveness
- Démares FJ, et al. (2018). Neonicotinoids decrease sucrose responsiveness of honey bees at first contact. J Insect Physiol, 108, 46-52. PMID: 29775568
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Honeybee Research
PER Conditioning Harness
Proboscis extension reflex assays
Hive Observation Camera
In-hive waggle dance recording
RFID Tracking System
Individual bee flight monitoring
Sucrose Stimulus Delivery
Gustatory response scoring
Video Arena
Defensive behavior testing
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