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Differential gene expression of the honey bee Apis mellifera associated with Varroa destructor infection.
BMC genomics - 25 Jun 2008
Navajas M, Migeon A, Alaux C, Martin-Magniette Ml, Robinson Ge, Evans Jd, Cros-Arteil S, Crauser D, Le Conte Y
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BACKGROUND: The parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, is the most serious pest of the western honey bee, Apis mellifera, and has caused the death of millions of colonies worldwide. This mite reproduces in brood cells and parasitizes immature and adult bees. We investigated whether Varroa infestation induces changes in Apis mellifera gene expression, and whether there are genotypic differences that affect gene...
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