Comparing Survival of Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus Infection among Stocks of U.S. Honey Bees
Among numerous viruses that infect honey bees (<i>Apis mellifera</i>), Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV) can be linked to severe honey bee health problems. Breeding for virus resistance may improve honey bee health. To evaluate the potential for this approach, we compared the survival...
Main Authors: | Shilpi Bhatia, Saman S. Baral, Carlos Vega Melendez, Esmaeil Amiri, Olav Rueppell |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/1/60 |
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