Variation in Expression of Reference Genes across Life Stages of a Bee, <i>Megachile rotundata</i>

The alfalfa leafcutting bee, <i>Megachile rotundata</i> is widely used in the western United States as a pollinator for alfalfa seed production. Unfortunately, immatures experience high mortality in agriculturally managed populations. Quantified gene expression could be used to identify...

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Main Authors: Junhuan Xu, Dennis L. Welker, Rosalind R. James
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/1/36