Immune related genes as markers for monitoring health status of honey bee colonies

Immune related genes as markers for monitoring health status of honey bee colonies

Abstract Background Honey bee population decline threatens the beekeeping sector, agriculture and global biodiversity. Early detection of colony mortality may facilitate rapid interventions to contain and prevent mortality spread. Among others, deformed wing virus (DWV) is capable of inducing colony...

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Main Authors: Sandra Barroso-Arévalo, Marina Vicente-Rubiano, Francisco Puerta, Fernando Molero, José Manuel Sánchez-Vizcaíno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Honey bees
Deformed wing virus
Varroa
Immune system
Markers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1823-y

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