Comparing Survival of Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus Infection among Stocks of U.S. Honey Bees.

ABSTRACT: Among numerous viruses that infect honey bees (Apis mellifera), Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV) can be linked to severe honey bee health problems. Breeding for virus resistance may improve honey bee health. To evaluate the potential for this approach, we compared the survival of IAPV infection among stocks from the U.S. We complemented the survival analysis with a survey of existing viruses in these stocks and assessing constitutive and induced expression of immune genes. Worker offspring from selected queens in a common apiary were inoculated with IAPV by topical applications after emergence to assess subsequent survival. Differences among stocks were small compared to variation within stocks, indicating the potential for improving honey bee survival of virus infections in all stocks

SUBMITTER: Bhatia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7827508 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature