Genetics of tolerance in honey bees to the neonicotinoid clothianidin.
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ABSTRACT: The effects of neonicotinoid insecticides (NNIs) on honey bee health is intensely debated, with numerous studies showing negative effects of exposure, while others report no such effects. Understanding the cause of these differences is critical for developing evidence-based policy on the use of NNIs. We carried out experiments to study the genetic and molecular basis of NNI tolerance in honey bees, which may underlie the discrepancies observed in the literature. We discovered that worker survival post-exposure to an acute oral dose of clothianidin is heritable (H2=37.8%).
ORGANISM(S): Apis mellifera
PROVIDER: GSE216021 | GEO | 2023/03/01
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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