Longitudinal survey reveals delayed effects of forager gene expression on stingless bee colony health
L. Caesar, A. M. C. Lopes, J. N. Radaeski, S. G. Bauermann, E. R. Konzen, J.-F. Pombert, A. Sattler, B. Blochtein, A. T. de Carvalho, K. L. Haag
The paper identifies delayed gene expression changes in foragers of Melipona quadrifasciata colonies that later collapse, linking them to sublethal factors affecting colony health.
Journal of Apicultural Research · Oct 20, 2022Peer-reviewedPathology