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Whole-genome resequencing of honeybee drones to detect genomic selection in a population managed for royal jelly.
Scientific reports - 3 Jun 2016
Wragg David, Marti-Marimon Maria, Basso Benjamin, Bidanel Jean-Pierre, Labarthe Emmanuelle, Bouchez Olivier, Le Conte Yves, Vignal Alain
Abstract excerpt
Four main evolutionary lineages of A. mellifera have been described including eastern Europe (C) and western and northern Europe (M). Many apiculturists prefer bees from the C lineage due to their docility and high productivity. In France, the routine importation of bees from the C lineage has resulted in the widespread admixture of bees from the M lineage. The haplodiploid nature of the honeybee Apis mellifera,...
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