Bacteriophage resistance evolution in a honey bee pathogen
Emma K. Spencer, Yva Eline, Lauren Saucedo, Kevin Linzan, Keera Paull, Craig R. Miller, Tracey Lee Peters, James T. Van Leuven
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.
Microbiology · Aug 20, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology