Can We Produce Varroa-Tolerant Honey Bees in the United States?

American Bee Journal

Volumn 138, Issue 11, 1998, Pages 811-832

  Erickson, E H ^a   Atmowidjojo, A H ^a   Hines, L ^a  

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