Sequence-based genome-wide association studies reveal the polygenic architecture of Varroa destructor resistance in Western honey bees Apis mellifera
Sonia E Eynard, Fanny Mondet, Benjamin Basso, Olivier Bouchez, Yves Le Conte, Benjamin Dainat, Axel Decourtye, Lucie Genestout, Matthieu Guichard, François Guillaume, Emmanuelle Labarthe, Barbara Locke, Rachid Mahla, Joachim R. de Miranda, Markus Neuditschko, , Bertrand Servin
This study performs genome-wide association analysis on honey bee colonies to identify genetic markers linked to Varroa destructor resistance, revealing a polygenic architecture and supporting genomic selection strategies.
Molecular Ecology · Dec 31, 2024Peer-reviewedGenetics