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Physiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology

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Undergrad Poster Competition: PBT, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Toxicology

D3187: Biotic stress of honey bee viruses in wild small carpenter bees among different agricultural landscapes

Monday, November 11, 2024
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 6, PCC
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Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are crucial for both natural ecosystems and human
activities for food production and pollination. Honey bee viruses cause diseases that can
significantly affect bee health and the stability of bee colonies. Important honey bee
viruses include chronic bee paralysis virus (CBPV), black queen cell virus (BQCV),
deformed wing virus (DWV), acute bee paralysis virus (ABPV), Israel acute paralysis virus
(IAPV), Kashmir bee virus (KBV), Lake Saini viruses (LSVs), and Sacbrood virus (SBV). Small
carpenter bee (Ceratina calcarata) is a native wild bee species to eastern Northern America
and generalist pollinator of great agricultural and economic importance. The purpose of the
study is to test if the honey bee viruses can infect small carpenter bees. We extract RNA
from small carpenter bees and use Real-Time quantitative-PCR to test the prevalence of
viruses. The results will provide insights on whether honey bee viruses have a potential
stress on small carpenter bees.