Expression of the Prophenoloxidase Gene and Phenoloxidase Activity, During the Development of Apis Mellifera Brood Infected with Varroa Destructor

The pathogenesis of varroasis has not been fully explained despite intensive research. Earlier studies suggested that parasitic infections caused by Varroa destructor mites were accompanied by immunosuppression in the host organism. The objective of this study was to analyse the influence of varroas...

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Main Authors: Zaobidna Ewa A., Żółtowska Krystyna, Łopieńska-Biernat Elżbieta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Apicultural Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/jas-2015-0025