Novel eDNA approaches to monitor Western honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) microbial and arthropod communities

Novel eDNA approaches to monitor Western honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) microbial and arthropod communities

Abstract Pests and pathogens are a continuous threat to the health of Western honey bee Apis mellifera L. Monitoring honey bee colonies for arthropod pests, disease‐causing bacteria and fungi, and early detection of new invasions is essential to maintain the pollination services provided by honey be...

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Main Authors: Leigh Boardman, Jose A. P. Marcelino, Rafael E. Valentin, Humberto Boncristiani, Jennifer M. Standley, James D. Ellis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:Environmental DNA
Subjects:
apiary
Apis mellifera
arthropod pests
environmental DNA
metabarcoding
pathogens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/edn3.419

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