A Comparison of Deformed Wing Virus in Deformed and Asymptomatic Honey Bees

A Comparison of Deformed Wing Virus in Deformed and Asymptomatic Honey Bees

Deformed wing virus (DWV) in association with Varroa destructor is currently attributed to being responsible for colony collapse in the western honey bee (Apis mellifera). The appearance of deformed individuals within an infested colony has long been associated with colony losses. However, it is unk...

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Main Authors: Laura E. Brettell, Gideon J. Mordecai, Declan C. Schroeder, Ian M. Jones, Jessica R. da Silva, Marina Vicente-Rubiano, Stephen J. Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
deformed wing virus
honeybee
Varroa
next generation sequencing
RTPCR
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/8/1/28

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