Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5921790 Journal of Insect Physiology 2012 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We investigated the costs of bacterial infection in bees on distinct dietary regimes. ► The costs of infection were very evident in beebread-fed bees. ► Infection down-regulated transcription of genes involved in protein storage. ► Infection impaired ovary activation in queenless worker bees. ► Storage protein and reproduction destined resources may be used to support defense.
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