Microbial Diversity Associated with the Pollen Stores of Captive-Bred Bumble Bee Colonies

Microbial Diversity Associated with the Pollen Stores of Captive-Bred Bumble Bee Colonies

The pollen stores of bumble bees host diverse microbiota that influence overall colony fitness. Yet, the taxonomic identity of these symbiotic microbes is relatively unknown. In this descriptive study, we characterized the microbial community of pollen provisions within captive-bred bumble bee hives...

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Main Authors: Prarthana S. Dharampal, Luis Diaz-Garcia, Max A. B. Haase, Juan Zalapa, Cameron R. Currie, Chris Todd Hittinger, Shawn A. Steffan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
microbiome
bee–microbe symbioses
pollen provisions
16S rRNA gene
ITS gene
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/4/250

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