Proteomic analysis of Apis mellifera immune response against Paenibacillus larvae

The honey bee Apis mellifera is an extremely beneficial insect due to its role in pollination and honey production. Honey bees are vulnerable to many diseases, one of which is caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae. Ingestion of its spores by honey bees early in their larval stage results in d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chan, Queenie Wai Tsz
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/23335