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Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Honeybees

A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Science".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 July 2023) | Viewed by 4999

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Xiao Chen

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Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
Interests: unraveling the genetic mechanism of honeybee reproduction; identifying genes related to reproductive traits; the reproductive traits breeding work

Special Issue Information

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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Keywords

  • phenomics
  • genetics
  • genomics
  • functional genomics
  • metabolomics
  • functional genes identification
  • genetics editing
  • genome selection
  • genetic evaluation
  • hybrid breeding
  • egg-laying
  • honey production
  • queens breeding
  • varroa resistance

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In Search of Apis mellifera pomonella in Kazakhstan
by Kamshat Temirbayeva, Aibyn Torekhanov, Ulzhan Nuralieva, Zhanar Sheralieva and Adam Tofilski
Life 2023, 13(9), 1860; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13091860 - 3 Sep 2023
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Apis mellifera pomonella is one of two subspecies that represent the eastern limits of honey bee (Apis mellifera) distribution, and it is important to understand its biogeography and evolution. Despite this, A. m. pomonella was not investigated after its discovery 20 [...] Read more.
Apis mellifera pomonella is one of two subspecies that represent the eastern limits of honey bee (Apis mellifera) distribution, and it is important to understand its biogeography and evolution. Despite this, A. m. pomonella was not investigated after its discovery 20 years ago. In particular, it is not known if it was hybridized or not with exotic subspecies introduced by beekeepers. In this study, we analysed the variation in honey bee forewing shape in Kazakhstan. Bees were collected from apiaries, where the origin of the queens was not controlled by beekeepers; they formed a group called “local bees”, and apiaries where queens declared as either A. m. carnica or A. m. mellifera were obtained from queen breeders. The two later groups were called “exotic bees”. We showed that local bees are still distinct from exotic ones. However, some samples showed signs of introgression with exotic subspecies from lineage C. In terms of wing shape, the local bees were most similar to lineage O. We concluded that the local bees most likely represented A. m. pomonella. We provided wing images and identification data, which can help to identify A. m. pomonella and protect it in the future. It is interesting that the nearby honey bee population sourced from China, which is not separated by any clear barrier to gene flow, belonged to lineage M. Full article
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Preliminary Survey of Pathogens in the Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) in Thailand
by Patcharin Phokasem, Chainarong Sinpoo, Korrawat Attasopa, Sasiprapa Krongdang, Thunyarat Chantaphanwattana, Tial C. Ling, Jeffery S. Pettis, Panuwan Chantawannakul, Veeranan Chaimanee and Terd Disayathanoowat
Life 2023, 13(2), 438; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13020438 - 3 Feb 2023
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Widespread parasites, along with emerging threats, globalization, and climate change, have greatly affected honey bees’ health, leading to colony losses worldwide. In this study, we investigated the detection of biotic stressors (i.e., viruses, microsporidian, bacteria, and fungi) in Apis cerana by surveying the [...] Read more.
Widespread parasites, along with emerging threats, globalization, and climate change, have greatly affected honey bees’ health, leading to colony losses worldwide. In this study, we investigated the detection of biotic stressors (i.e., viruses, microsporidian, bacteria, and fungi) in Apis cerana by surveying the colonies across different regions of Thailand (Chiang Mai in the north, Nong Khai and Khon Kaen in the northeast, and Chumphon and Surat Thani in the south, in addition to the Samui and Pha-ngan islands). In this study, we detected ABPV, BQCV, LSV, and Nosema ceranae in A. cerana samples through RT-PCR. ABPV was only detected from the samples of Chiang Mai, whereas we found BQCV only in those from Chumphon. LSV was detected only in the samples from the Samui and Pha-ngan islands, where historically no managed bees are known. Nosema ceranae was found in all of the regions except for Nong Khai and Khon Kaen in northeastern Thailand. Paenibacillus larvae and Ascosphaera apis were not detected in any of the A. cerana samples in this survey. The phylogenetic tree analysis of the pathogens provided insights into the pathogens’ movements and their distribution ranges across different landscapes, indicating the flow of pathogens among the honey bees. Here, we describe the presence of emerging pathogens in the Asian honey bee as a valuable step in our understanding of these pathogens in terms of the decline in eastern honey bee populations. Full article
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Circular RNA ame_circ_2015 Function as microRNA Sponges in Regulating Egg-Laying of Honeybees (Apis mellifera)
by Xiao Chen, Deqian Wang and Jiandong An
Life 2023, 13(1), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13010161 - 5 Jan 2023
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Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are critical to maintaining ecological balance and are important pollinators. The oviposition behavior in honeybees is important and complex. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are found to form circRNA-miRNA crosstalk and play important roles in reproduction processes. Here, dual luciferase [...] Read more.
Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are critical to maintaining ecological balance and are important pollinators. The oviposition behavior in honeybees is important and complex. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are found to form circRNA-miRNA crosstalk and play important roles in reproduction processes. Here, dual luciferase reporter was used to confirm the crosstalk between ame_circ_2015 and ame_miR-14-3p. Functional experiments in vitro and in vivo were performed to investigate the biological functions of ame_circ_2015 in egg-laying of queens. The results showed that ame_circ_2015 directly target ame_miR-14-3p, and the expression of ame_circ_2015 was negatively correlated with ame_miR-14-3p expression. Overexpression results showed that ame_circ_2015 promoted the number of eggs laid and knockdown of ame_circ_2015 suppressed the number of eggs laid. It demonstrates that up-regulated ame_circ_2015 promotes the number of eggs laid by sponging ame_miR-14-3p. The study will provide information towards a better understanding of circRNA-miRNA crosstalk in egg-laying in honeybees. Full article
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