Nationwide Screening for Arthropod, Fungal, and Bacterial Pests and Pathogens of Honey Bees: Utilizing Environmental DNA from Honey Samples in Australia
The European honey bee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) significantly contributes to Australian agriculture, especially in honey production and the pollination of key crops. However, managed bee populations are declining due to pathogens, agrochemicals, poor forage, climate change, and habitat lo...
| Published in: | Insects |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-07-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/8/764 |