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Honey bee survival mechanisms against the parasite Varroa destructor: a systematic review of phenotypic and genomic research efforts.
International journal for parasitology - 1 Jun 2020
Mondet Fanny, Beaurepaire Alexis, McAfee Alison, Locke Barbara, Alaux Cédric, Blanchard Solene, Danka Bob, Le Conte Yves
Abstract excerpt
The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is the most significant pathological threat to the western honey bee, Apis mellifera, leading to the death of most colonies if left untreated. An alternative approach to chemical treatments is to selectively enhance heritable honey bee traits of resistance or tolerance to the mite through breeding programs, or select for naturally surviving untreated colonies. We conducted...
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