The Effect of Migratory Beekeeping on the Infestation Rate of Parasites in Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Colonies and on Their Genetic Variability

Jara, Laura; Ruíz, Carlos; Martín‐Hernández, Raquel; Muñoz, Irene; Higes, Mariano; Serrano, José; De la Rúa, Pilar

doi:10.3390/microorganisms9010022

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The Effect of Migratory Beekeeping on the Infestation Rate of Parasites in Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Colonies and on Their Genetic Variability

Published in Microorganisms • Dec 23, 2020

Authors:

Laura Jara

Carlos Ruíz

Raquel Martín‐Hernández

Abstract

Migratory beekeeping is a widely extended practice aimed at increasing the yield of products and pollination services of honey bee colonies. However, it represents a stress factor, as it facilitates the dissemination of diseases and may compromise the genetic identity of the colonies involved. To an...

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Biology

Varroa destructor

Beekeeping

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