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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Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2010
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/23335 |