Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Honeybees

Dear Colleagues,

Honeybee genetics, breeding and reproduction is a rapidly developing field. In the past few decades, quantitative, population and molecular genetic approaches have been used to elucidate the biological mechanisms of important traits in honeybees. In recent years, advanced genetic and genomic technologies, such as next-generation sequencing and genomics applications, have advanced our understanding of the mechanisms of complex traits in honeybees, including collection ability, ovarian activation, egg-laying and varroa resistance. Functional genes identification of important traits have been extensively studied in honeybees. Gene editing is of great value for characterizing gene function and will be a future challenge in honeybee breeding. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in honeybee genetics, breeding and reproduction in various fields, including but not limited to the following topics: new methods of honeybee breeding; collection and analysis of honeybee germplasm resources; selection and breeding of honeybee main traits; functional gene identification of important traits of honeybees; hybrid breeding of honeybees; application of biotechnology in honeybee breeding. Experts in the field are welcome to submit contributions in the form of research papers and reviews.

Dr. Xiao Chen
Guest Editor

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