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Field evaluation of Varroa-resistance traits in surviving Apis mellifera colonies in Argentina.
Parasitology research - 1 Dec 2021
Visintini Miguel, Pacini Adriana, Merke Julieta, Scannapieco Alejandra, Molineri Ana, Orellano Emanuel, Bedascarasburre Belen, Miotti Camila, Ceccotti Micaela, Cagnolo Natalia Bulacio, Signorini Marcelo, Giacobino Agostina
Abstract excerpt
Varroa destructor is one of the most important sanitary threats for the beekeeping industry and so far disease control is based mainly on chemical treatment. However, a long-term solution may arise from studying natural surviving colonies of Apis mellifera. We compared the Varroa infestation rate in six commercial colonies that received annual treatment against mites and six non-treated colonies that survived in...
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