Identification of new viruses specific to the honey bee mite Varroa destructor
S. Herrero, S. Coll, R. M. Gonzalez-Martinez, S. Parenti, A. Millan-Leiva, J. Gonzalez-Cabrera
The paper identifies three novel RNA viruses specific to Varroa destructor mites, which replicate in mites but not in bees, suggesting potential for biological control.
bioRxiv · Apr 16, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology