ISSN:
1572-9702
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Two-way selection for lines of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) susceptible and resistant to infestation by tracheal mites (Acarapis woodi Rennie) was conducted for two generations. Individuals of the susceptible line were 1.4 and 2.4 times more likely to become infested by female mites after the first and second generations, respectively. These results demonstrate that genotypic variability exsts within North American populations and that selection for resistance is feasible. The mechanisms of resistance are unknown.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01202137