Genetic lability of Varroa Destructor as a factor of the epizootic process in Apis Mellifera Carpatica populations
... global decline of honey bee (Apis mellifera) populations poses a serious threat to crop pollination and global food security. Among the multiple factors causing colony weakening and loss, varroosis, an invasive disease caused by the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor, plays a pivotal role. Despite decades of research and various control methods, effective management of this parasite remains elusive. The aim of this work was a comprehensive analysis of the genetic structure of V. destructor populations infesting ...
