The bacterial communities associated with honey bee (Apis mellifera) foragers.

The honey bee is a key pollinator species in decline worldwide. As part of a commercial operation, bee colonies are exposed to a variety of agricultural ecosystems throughout the year and a multitude of environmental variables that may affect the microbial balance of individuals and the hive. While...

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Main Authors: Vanessa Corby-Harris, Patrick Maes, Kirk E Anderson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3989306?pdf=render