Descriptive Analysis of the Varroa Non-Reproduction Trait in Honey Bee Colonies and Association with Other Traits Related to Varroa Resistance

Descriptive Analysis of the Varroa Non-Reproduction Trait in Honey Bee Colonies and Association with Other Traits Related to Varroa Resistance

In the current context of worldwide honey bee colony losses, among which the varroa mite plays a major role, the hope to improve honey bee health lies in part in the breeding of varroa resistant colonies. To do so, methods used to evaluate varroa resistance need better understanding. Repeatability a...

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Main Authors: Sonia E. Eynard, Christina Sann, Benjamin Basso, Anne-Laure Guirao, Yves Le Conte, Bertrand Servin, Lea Tison, Alain Vignal, Fanny Mondet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
Apis mellifera
Varroa destructor
mite non-reproduction (MNR)
suppressed mite reproduction (SMR)
varroa sensitive hygiene (VSH)
hygienic behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8/492

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