Bee-safe peptidomimetic acaricides achieved by comparative genomics
Abstract The devastating Varroa mite (Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman) is an obligatory ectoparasite of the honey bee, contributing to significant colony losses in North America and throughout the world. The limited number of conventional acaricides to reduce Varroa mites and prevent disease...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-10-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-20110-0 |