Publications by authors named "Anne Bonjour-Dalmon"
Over the past few decades, honey bees have been facing an increasing number of stressors. Beyond individual stress factors, the synergies between them have been identified as a key factor in the observed increase in colony mortality. However, these interactions are numerous and complex and call for further research.
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- A study monitored the intracellular parasite of honey bees across six apiaries in four Mediterranean countries to assess infection rates and their impact on colony health and honey production.
- All apiaries, except one in Portugal, showed positive infection rates, with the highest intra-colony infections in Israel, and a notable negative correlation between infection levels and colony strength in Spain and mainland Portugal.
- The findings indicate that infection effects vary based on geographical location and beekeeping practices, highlighting the need for further research on host-parasite dynamics and their implications for bee management strategies.