Publications by authors named "Michelle L Flenniken"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Michelle L Flenniken"
- Michelle L Flenniken's research focuses on understanding the interactions between viruses and both agricultural plants (like potatoes) and pollinators (such as honey bees), investigating genetic resistance and immune responses to viral infections in these species.
- Recent findings suggest that the genetic resistance to Potato virus Y (PVY) in potato cultivars can be an effective strategy to mitigate yield and quality loss, while in honey bees, factors such as agrochemical exposure and viral infections significantly impact colony health and dynamics.
- Flenniken's studies reveal complex antiviral defense mechanisms in honey bees, including RNA interference (RNAi) and stress responses, and highlight the ecological and economic importance of bees and the impact of viral pathogens on their populations and overall agricultural productivity.
