Differential Viral Distribution Patterns in Reproductive Tissues of Apis mellifera and Apis cerana Drones

Differential Viral Distribution Patterns in Reproductive Tissues of Apis mellifera and Apis cerana Drones

Honeybee drones are male bees that mate with virgin queens during the mating flight, consequently transferring their genes to offspring. Therefore, the health of drones affects the overall fitness of the offspring and ultimately the survivability of the colony. Honeybee viruses are considered to be...

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Main Authors: Patcharin Phokasem, Wang Liuhao, Poonnawat Panjad, Tang Yujie, Jilian Li, Panuwan Chantawannakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
Apis mellifera
A. cerana
drone reproductive
CSBV
venereal transmission
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.608700/full

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