Location and Strength of Malvolio Expression in Chinese Honeybee Reveals Its Potential Role in Labor Division

The malvolio (mvl) gene plays an important role in the transition from nursing to foraging in honeybees (Apis mellifera). Apis cerana cerana (A. c. cerana) is a subspecies of the eastern honeybee, well-known for its pollinator role throughout China. Although A. c. cerana shares many characteristics...

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Main Authors: Ma Weihua, Meng Jiao, Zhen Xianyun, Zhao Huiting, Li Wanghong, Gao Ye, Jiang YuSuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Apicultural Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/jas-2021-0004