The Influence of Body Weight on Semen Parameters in <i>Apis mellifera</i> Drones

The quantity and quality of the honey bee drone semen have a significant determination on the performance of bee colonies. The existence of a smaller number of mature drones to participate in the mating of queens, as well as a sufficient number of drones but with poor quality semen can have serious...

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Main Authors: Ioan Cristian Bratu, Violeta Igna, Eliza Simiz, Ioan Bănățean Dunea, Silvia Pătruică
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/12/1141