Differential gene expression of varroa-tolerant and varroa-susceptible honey bees (Apis mellifera) in response to Varroa destructor infestation
The honey bee is one of the most familiar insects in the world, and plays an important role in the global economy providing essential pollination services to crops, fruit trees and vegetables. However, honey bee health is severely threatened by the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor, which feeds o...
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| Language: | English |
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2015
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2013-07-1112 |