Neonicotinoid pesticides can reduce honeybee colony genetic diversity
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0186109
Abstract: Neonicotinoid insecticides can cause a variety of adverse sub-lethal effects in bees. In social species such as the honeybee, Apis mellifera, queens are essential for reproduction and colony functioning. Therefore, any negative effect of these… read more here.
Keywords: pesticides reduce; colony; genetic diversity; reduce honeybee ... See more keywords