Analyzing Gut Microbial Community in Varroa destructor-Infested Western Honeybee (Apis mellifera).

ABSTRACT: The western honeybee Apis mellifera L., a vital crop pollinator and producer of honey and royal jelly, faces numerous threats including diseases, chemicals, and mite infestations, causing widespread concern. While extensive research has explored the link between gut microbiota and their hosts. However, the impact of Varroa destructor infestation remains understudied. In this study, we employed massive parallel amplicon sequencing assays to examine the diversity and structure of gut microbial communities in adult bee groups, comparing healthy (NG) and Varroa-infested (VG) samples. Additionally, we analyzed Varroa-infested hives to assess the whole body of larvae. Our results indicated a notable prevalence of the genus Bombella in larvae and the genera G

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10699279 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature