Standard methods for characterising subspecies and ecotypes of Apis mellifera
The natural diversity of honey bees in Europe is eroding fast. A multitude of reasons lead to
a loss of both genetic diversity and specific adaptations to local conditions. To preserve …
a loss of both genetic diversity and specific adaptations to local conditions. To preserve …
Urban ecosystem drives genetic diversity in feral honey bee
Urbanization can change biodiversity in both directions, positive and negative, and despite
the rising global trend of urban beekeeping, little is known about the impact of urbanization …
the rising global trend of urban beekeeping, little is known about the impact of urbanization …
Detecting population admixture in honey bees of Serbia
N Nedić, RM Francis, L Stanisavljević… - Journal of Apicultural …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Honey bee workers were sampled across the Serbian territory during 2009–2010 from
mostly non-migratory apiaries to determine the population structure of these bees using …
mostly non-migratory apiaries to determine the population structure of these bees using …
Entomological authentication of honey based on a DNA method that distinguishes Apis mellifera mitochondrial C mitotypes: Application to honey produced by A. m …
Honey contains DNA of all organisms that directly or indirectly have been involved in its
production, including the DNA of the honey bees. Therefore, using DNA extracted from …
production, including the DNA of the honey bees. Therefore, using DNA extracted from …
Further evidence of population admixture in the Serbian honey bee population
Simple Summary The western honey bee is one of the most ecologically and economically
important pollinator species. Due to human interference, it faces serious challenges, not only …
important pollinator species. Due to human interference, it faces serious challenges, not only …
Distribution of the Main Apis mellifera Mitochondrial DNA Lineages in Italy Assessed Using an Environmental DNA Approach
Simple Summary The conservation of the genetic diversity of the native honey bee
subspecies is a hot topic in many European countries. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analyses …
subspecies is a hot topic in many European countries. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analyses …
The genetic origin of honey bee colonies used in the COLOSS Genotype-Environment Interactions Experiment: a comparison of methods
Summary The COLOSS GEI (Genotype-Environment Interactions) Experiment was setup to
further our understanding of recent honey bee colony losses. The main objective of the GEI …
further our understanding of recent honey bee colony losses. The main objective of the GEI …
MtDNA analysis indicates human-induced temporal changes of serbian honey bees diversity
Simple Summary The western honey bee is one of the most economically and ecologically
important species currently facing serious challenges in its whole area of distribution. The …
important species currently facing serious challenges in its whole area of distribution. The …
Molecular characterization of Apis mellifera colonies from Argentina: genotypic admixture associated with ecoclimatic regions and apicultural activities
MN Agra, CA Conte, PM Corva… - Entomologia …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The E uropean honeybee, A pis mellifera L.(H ymenoptera: A pidae), is considered as a
main contributor to pollination of important crops and to honey production. Originally …
main contributor to pollination of important crops and to honey production. Originally …
Genomic diversity and population structure of Carniolan honey bee in its native habitat
Background Research into the genetic diversity of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) populations
has become increasingly significant in recent decades, primarily due to population declines …
has become increasingly significant in recent decades, primarily due to population declines …