Infestation levels of Aphomia sociella in bumblebees increase with proximity to apiaries and result in lower reproductive output and weaker immune response

Infestation levels of Aphomia sociella in bumblebees increase with proximity to apiaries and result in lower reproductive output and weaker immune response

IntroductionBumblebees are essential pollinators in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Niche overlap and competition with honeybees may impose significant stress on bumblebees by reducing nutrient acquisition and increasing the risk of pathogen and parasite spillover from honeybees. One o...

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Main Authors: Ronalds Krams, Tatjana Grigorjeva, Jonathan Willow, Sergejs Popovs, Māris Munkevics, Giedrius Trakimas, Jorge Contreras-Garduño, André Rodrigues de Souza, Colton B. Adams, Markus J. Rantala, Samira J. Garajeva, Eriks Sledevskis, Tatjana Krama, Indrikis A. Krams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Bee Science
Subjects:
bumblebee
honeybee
immunity
competition
Aphomia sociella infestation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frbee.2025.1550560/full
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