Empirical, Metagenomic, and Computational Techniques Illuminate the Mechanisms by which Fungicides Compromise Bee Health
Title:
Empirical, Metagenomic, and Computational Techniques Illuminate the Mechanisms by which Fungicides Compromise Bee Health
Author:
Steffan, Shawn A.
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
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online resource (516 seconds)
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Environment
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Abstract:
Microbial consortia within bumble bee hives enrich and preserve pollen for bee larvae. Using next generation sequencing, along with laboratory and field-based experiments, this manuscript describes protocols used to test the hypothesis that fungicide residues alter the pollen microbiome, and colony demographics, ultimately leading to colony loss.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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https://www.jove.com/t/54631