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Occurrence and allele frequencies of genetic variants associated with Varroa drone brood resistance (DBR) in African Apis mellifera subspecies.
Journal of invertebrate pathology - 1 Mar 2025
Gebremedhn Haftom, Lefebre Regis, Chemurot Moses, Amakpe Felicien, Amssalu Bezabeh, Smet Lina De, de Graaf Dirk C
Abstract excerpt
The ectoparasite Varroa destructor is a major contributor to the global decline of honeybee colonies (Apis mellifera), especially in the Northern Hemisphere. However, Varroa-resistant honeybee populations have been reported in various regions around the globe, including Europe and Africa. This resistance is primarily attributed to the trait known as Suppressed Mite Reproduction (SMR), which significantly reduces...
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