Observation by microsatellite DNA analysis of sperm usage in naturally mated honeybee queens (Apis mellifera ligustica) over a period of two years
The aim of this study was to observe sperm utilization in Apis mellifera ligustica naturally mated honeybee queens over a two year period. The study was conducted by microsatellite analysis of the progenies of 6 honeybee queens sampled during two consecutive egg-laying seasons (from June to October...
Main Authors: | Andrea Galli, Marco Lodesani, Cecilia Costa, Graziella Bongioni, Cristina Previtali |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2010-01-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/401 |
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