Analyzing Gut Microbial Community in Varroa destructor -Infested Western Honeybee ( Apis mellifera )

• Published in: Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol. 33; no. 11; pp. 1495 - 1505
• Main Authors: Kim, Minji, Kim, Woo Jae, Park, Soo-Je
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) 한국미생물·생명공학회 28.11.2023
• Subjects: Animals; Bees; Gastrointestinal Microbiome - genetics; Larva; Microbiota - genetics; Mite Infestations - epidemiology; Varroidae; 생물학; Apis mellifera; microbiota; Honeybee; Varroa destructor; gut; larva

The western honeybee L., a vital crop pollinator and producer of honey and royal jelly, faces numerous threats including diseases, chemicals, and mite infestations, causing widespread concern. While extensive research has explored the link between gut microbiota and their hosts. However, the impact...