Distribution and prevalence of Nosema apis and N. ceranae in temperate and subtropical eco-regions of Argentina
Distribution and prevalence of Nosema apis and N. ceranae in temperate and subtropical eco-regions of Argentina
- Journal of invertebrate Pathology, 141, p.34-37, 2016 .
A total of 361 colonies from 59 apiaries located in two temperate and three subtropical eco-regions were examined during the post-harvest period to determine distribution and prevalence of Nosema spp. Apiaries from subtropical eco-regions showed a lower spore count than those from temperate eco-regions. Pure N. ceranae and co-infection were detected in apiaries from all regions. In contrast, pure N. apis infection was exclusively observed in the subtropical study region. The predominant detection of N. apis in a subtropical region joining a southern temperate region where mainly co-infected apiaries were identified is in contrast to previous reports.
APICULTURE
APIS MELLIFERA
NOSEMA APIS
NOSEMA CERANAE
A total of 361 colonies from 59 apiaries located in two temperate and three subtropical eco-regions were examined during the post-harvest period to determine distribution and prevalence of Nosema spp. Apiaries from subtropical eco-regions showed a lower spore count than those from temperate eco-regions. Pure N. ceranae and co-infection were detected in apiaries from all regions. In contrast, pure N. apis infection was exclusively observed in the subtropical study region. The predominant detection of N. apis in a subtropical region joining a southern temperate region where mainly co-infected apiaries were identified is in contrast to previous reports.
APICULTURE
APIS MELLIFERA
NOSEMA APIS
NOSEMA CERANAE