Current Status of Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Technologies for the Detection of Honey Bee Pathogens.

ABSTRACT: Approximately one-third of the typical human Western diet depends upon pollination for production, and honey bees (Apis mellifera) are the primary pollinators of numerous food crops, including fruits, nuts, vegetables, and oilseeds. Regional large scale losses of managed honey bee populations have increased significantly during the last decade. In particular, asymptomatic infection of honey bees with viruses and bacterial pathogens are quite common, and co-pathogenic interaction with other pathogens have led to more severe and frequent colony losses. Other multiple environmental stress factors, including agrochemical exposure, lack of quality forage, and reduced habitat, have all contributed to the considerable negative impact upon bee health. The ability to accurately diagnose dise

SUBMITTER: Cameron TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8071855 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature