Bacteriophage resistance evolution in a honey bee pathogen
J. Van Leuven, C. Miller, T. Peters, E. Spencer, Y. Eline, K. Paull, L. Saucedo, K. Linzan
This study shows that Paenibacillus larvae can rapidly evolve resistance to bacteriophages, but resistance often leads to growth defects and reduced virulence in bee larvae.
bioRxiv · Jul 9, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology