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View article: Identification of Auchenorrhyncha Nymphs Using DNA Barcoding and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Most Common Genera Collected in Olive Fields
Identification of Auchenorrhyncha Nymphs Using DNA Barcoding and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Most Common Genera Collected in Olive Fields Open
Due to the potential role of Auchenorrhyncha in the transmission of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa in a wide variety of cultivations, during recent years in Europe, many studies have focused on species composition, abundance and seasonal…
View article: Special issue on pests and pathogens in Apiculture: Navigating Old Challenges and Unveiling New Threats
Special issue on pests and pathogens in Apiculture: Navigating Old Challenges and Unveiling New Threats Open
View article: Honey bee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) wing images: a tool for identification and conservation
Honey bee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) wing images: a tool for identification and conservation Open
Background The honey bee (Apis mellifera) is an ecologically and economically important species that provides pollination services to natural and agricultural systems. The biodiversity of the honey bee in parts of its native range is endan…
View article: Special Issue: Review Articles on Different Topics in Apidology
Special Issue: Review Articles on Different Topics in Apidology Open
View article: Collection of wing images for conservation of honey bees (Apis mellifera) biodiversity in Europe
Collection of wing images for conservation of honey bees (Apis mellifera) biodiversity in Europe Open
Identification of honey bee (Apis mellifera) from various parts of the world is essential for protection of their biodiversity. The identification can be based on wing measurements which is inexpensive and easy available. In order to devel…
View article: Collection of wing images for conservation of honey bees (Apis mellifera) biodiversity in Europe
Collection of wing images for conservation of honey bees (Apis mellifera) biodiversity in Europe Open
<p>Identification of honey bee (<em>Apis mellifera</em>) from various parts of the world is essential for protection of their biodiversity. The identification can be based on wing measurements which is inexpensive and eas…
View article: Collection of wing images for conservation of honey bees (Apis mellifera) biodiversity in Europe
Collection of wing images for conservation of honey bees (Apis mellifera) biodiversity in Europe Open
Identification of honey bee (Apis mellifera) from various parts of the world is essential for protection of their biodiversity. The identification can be based on wing measurements which is inexpensive and easy available. In order…
View article: Population Structure and Diversity in European Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.)—An Empirical Comparison of Pool and Individual Whole-Genome Sequencing
Population Structure and Diversity in European Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.)—An Empirical Comparison of Pool and Individual Whole-Genome Sequencing Open
Background: Whole-genome sequencing has become routine for population genetic studies. Sequencing of individuals provides maximal data but is rather expensive and fewer samples can be studied. In contrast, sequencing a pool of samples (poo…
View article: The 60<sup>th</sup> volume of the <i>Journal of Apicultural Research</i> - a look into the past and future
The 60<sup>th</sup> volume of the <i>Journal of Apicultural Research</i> - a look into the past and future Open
This is the fifth and final issue of the 60th volume of
\nthe Journal of Apicultural Research (JAR) - an excellent
\nopportunity to reflect on the highlights in honey bee
\nresearch and revise the latest developments of our journal.
\nIn t…
View article: Celebrating 60 volumes of the <i>Journal of Apicultural Research</i>
Celebrating 60 volumes of the <i>Journal of Apicultural Research</i> Open
In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, this year the Journal of Apicultural Research, published on behalf of the International Bee Research Association (IBRA), is completing its sixtieth volume of c...
View article: Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs
Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs Open
View article: Additional file 11 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs
Additional file 11 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs Open
Additional file 11: Table S4. Average call rate per sample for each subspecies.
View article: Additional file 1 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs
Additional file 1 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs Open
Additional file 1. Honey bee subspecies informative markers. SNP information and genomic position of the 4165 SNPs selected in this study to differentiate European honey bee subspecies.
View article: Additional file 12 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs
Additional file 12 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs Open
Additional file 12: Table S5. Accuracy statistics for the different tested models estimated using 10-fold cross validation.
View article: Additional file 8 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs
Additional file 8 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs Open
Additional file 8: Table S1. Additional sampling information, references and sample origin of pool sequencing samples.
View article: Additional file 9 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs
Additional file 9 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs Open
Additional file 9: Table S2. Pool sequencing and variants statistics.
View article: Additional file 10 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs
Additional file 10 of Authoritative subspecies diagnosis tool for European honey bees based on ancestry informative SNPs Open
Additional file 10: Table S3. Distribution of selected informative SNPs across the honey bee genome.
View article: COLOSS survey: global impact of COVID-19 on bee research
COLOSS survey: global impact of COVID-19 on bee research Open
The socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 on society have yet to be truly revealed; there is no doubt that the pandemic
\nhas severely affected the daily lives of most of humanity. It is to be expected that the research activities of scientis…
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View article: Molecular detection and phylogenetic assessment of six honeybee viruses in <i>Apis mellifera</i> L. colonies in Bulgaria
Molecular detection and phylogenetic assessment of six honeybee viruses in <i>Apis mellifera</i> L. colonies in Bulgaria Open
Honey bee colonies suffer from various pathogens, including honey bee viruses. About 24 viruses have been reported so far. However, six of them are considered to cause severe infection which inflicts heavy losses on beekeeping. The aim of …
View article: The first molecular detection and phylogenetic assessment of six honeybee viruses in <i>Apis mellifera</i> L. colonies in Bulgaria
The first molecular detection and phylogenetic assessment of six honeybee viruses in <i>Apis mellifera</i> L. colonies in Bulgaria Open
Honey bee colonies suffer from various pathogens, including honey bee viruses. About 24 viruses have been reported so far. However, six of them are considered to cause severe infection which inflicts heavy losses on beekeeping. The aim of …
View article: The first molecular detection and phylogenetic assessment of six honeybee viruses in <i>Apis mellifera</i> L. colonies in Bulgaria
The first molecular detection and phylogenetic assessment of six honeybee viruses in <i>Apis mellifera</i> L. colonies in Bulgaria Open
Honey bee colonies suffer from various pathogens, including honey bee viruses. About 24 viruses have been reported so far. However, six of them are considered to cause severe infection which inflicts heavy losses on beekeeping. The aim of …
View article: The first report of the prevalence of <i>Nosema ceranae</i> in Bulgaria
The first report of the prevalence of <i>Nosema ceranae</i> in Bulgaria Open
Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae are the two main microsporidian parasites causing nosematosis in the honey bee Apis mellifera . The aim of the present study is to investigate the presence of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae in the area of Bul…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "The first report of the prevalence of Nosema ceranae in Bulgaria (v0.2)"
Peer Review #1 of "The first report of the prevalence of Nosema ceranae in Bulgaria (v0.2)" Open
Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae are the two main microsporidian parasites causing nosematosis in honey bee Apis mellifera.The aim of the present study is to investigate the presence of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae in the area of Bulgaria.…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "The first report of the prevalence of Nosema ceranae in Bulgaria (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "The first report of the prevalence of Nosema ceranae in Bulgaria (v0.1)" Open
Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae are the two main microsporidian parasites causing nosematosis in honey bee Apis mellifera.The aim of the present study is to investigate the presence of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae in the area of Bulgaria.…
View article: The first report of the prevalence of <i>Nosema ceranae </i>in Bulgaria
The first report of the prevalence of <i>Nosema ceranae </i>in Bulgaria Open
Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae are the two main microsporidian parasites causing nosematosis in honey bee Apis mellifera . The object of the present study is to investigate the presence of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae in the Bulgarian ho…
View article: The first report of the prevalence of <i>Nosema ceranae </i>in Bulgaria
The first report of the prevalence of <i>Nosema ceranae </i>in Bulgaria Open
Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae are the two main microsporidian parasites causing nosematosis in honey bee Apis mellifera . The object of the present study is to investigate the presence of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae in the Bulgarian ho…