TY - JOUR KW - Colony losses KW - local adaptation KW - Varroa destructor KW - Nosema spp KW - deformed wing virus KW - acute bee paralysis virus AU - M Meixner AU - A Uzunov AB - To explore genotype-environment-interactions in honey bees, the survival and performance of 597 colonies, representing five subspecies and 16 different genotypes, were comparatively studied in the framework of the COLOSS project. The study was carried out from 2009 to 2012 in 21 apiaries across Europe. The colonies were continuously assessed for traits of apicultural interest and closely monitored for pests and pathogens. During the experiment, chemical treatments against any disease were not permitted. Infestation with the parasitic mite Varroa destructor was the main reason for losses, followed by queen problems and infection with the gut parasite Nosema spp. On average, colonies with queens from local origin survived significantly longer compared to non-local origins (83±23 days; p lt;0.001). The occurrence of all diseases (Varroa, Nosema, viruses) was strongly affected by environmental factors (apiary effects). An in-depth analysis was carried out in one apiary as a case study; here, it was observed that pathogen levels were significantly lower in local colonies compared to non-local ones. Over all, the results of the experiment demonstrate strong genotype-environment-interactions and show that locally adapted populations perform better and survive longer than foreign genotypes. To preserve such populations, the support of local breeding activities needs to be prioritised in order to optimise sustainable productivity and to increase their acceptance through beekeepers, and to prevent colony losses. BT - Berliner und Münchener Tierärztliche Wochenschrift C1 - {"oldId":109986,"title":"Genotype-environment-interactions and the occurrence of honey bee diseases affect the survival of honey bee colonies \u2013 summary from a pan-European experiment","topline":"","teaserText":"Wechselwirkungen zwischen Genotyp und Umwelt und das Auftreten von Krankheiten beeinflussen das \u00dcberleben von Bienenv\u00f6lkern \u2013 Zusammenfassung eines europaweitenExperiments","content":"

Summary:<\/span>
To explore genotype-environment-interactions in honey bees, the survival and performance of 597 colonies, representing five subspecies and 16 different genotypes, were comparatively studied in the framework of the COLOSS project. The study was carried out from 2009 to 2012 in 21 apiaries across Europe. The colonies were continuously assessed for traits of apicultural interest and closely monitored for pests and pathogens. During the experiment, chemical treatments against any disease were not permitted. Infestation with the parasitic mite Varroa destructor<\/span> was the main reason for losses, followed by queen problems and infection with the gut parasite Nosema<\/span> spp. On average, colonies with queens from local origin survived significantly longer compared to non-local origins (83\u00b123 days; p lt;0.001). The occurrence of all diseases (Varroa, Nosema<\/span>, viruses) was strongly affected by environmental factors (apiary effects). An in-depth analysis was carried out in one apiary as a case study; here, it was observed that pathogen levels were significantly lower in local colonies compared to non-local ones. Over all, the results of the experiment demonstrate strong genotype-environment-interactions and show that locally adapted populations perform better and survive longer than foreign genotypes. To preserve such populations, the support of local breeding activities needs to be prioritised in order to optimise sustainable productivity and to increase their acceptance through beekeepers, and to prevent colony losses.<\/p>

Keywords<\/span>:
Colony losses, local adaptation, Varroa destructor, Nosema<\/span> spp., deformed wing virus, acute bee paralysis virus<\/p>

Zusammenfassung<\/span>:
Zur Untersuchung von Wechselwirkungen zwischen Genotyp und Umwelt bei Honigbienen wurden im Rahmen des COLOSS-Projekts Leistung und \u00dcberlebensdauer von 597 Bienenv\u00f6lkern von 5 Unterarten und 16 verschiedenen genetischen Herk\u00fcnften vergleichend beobachtet. Das Experiment wurde von 2009 bis 2012 an 21 \u00fcber Europa verteilten Bienenst\u00e4nden durchgef\u00fchrt. Die imkerlich relevanten Eigenschaften der V\u00f6lker sowie ihre Belastung mit Parasiten und Krankheitserregern wurden dabei fortlaufend beurteilt. W\u00e4hrend des Experiments waren keinerlei Krankheitsbehandlungen mit chemischen Mitteln gestattet. Befall mit der parasitischen Milbe Varroa destructor<\/span> war die Hauptursache f\u00fcr Verluste, gefolgt von Problemen mit der K\u00f6nigin und der Infektion mit dem Darmparasiten Nosema<\/span> spp. Im Durchschnitt \u00fcberlebten V\u00f6lker lokaler Herkunft deutlich l\u00e4nger als V\u00f6lker mit nicht lokalen Herk\u00fcnften (83 \u00b1 23 Tage; p lt; 0,001). Das Auftreten aller beobachteten Krankheiten (Varroa, Nosema<\/span>, Viren) wurde sehr stark von Umweltfaktoren (Bienenstandeffekte) beeinflusst. Einer der experimentellen Bienenst\u00e4nde wurde als Fallstudie einer tieferen Analyse unterzogen; hier wurde beobachtet, dass das Infektionsniveau aller Krankheitserreger bei V\u00f6lkern des lokalen Genotyps signifikant niedriger lag als bei den nicht lokalen V\u00f6lkern. Insgesamt zeigen die Ergebnisse des Experiments, dass starke Wechselwirkungen zwischen Genotyp und Umwelt vorhanden sind und dass V\u00f6lker aus an die lokalen Bedingungen angepassten Populationen bessere Leistung zeigen und l\u00e4nger \u00fcberleben als gebietsfremde Genotypen. Die Unterst\u00fctzung f\u00fcr lokale Zuchtprogramme sollte daher st\u00e4rker priorisiert werden, damit solche Populationen erhalten bleiben und ihre Leistungsf\u00e4higkeit nachhaltig optimiert werden kann. Dadurch wird auch ihre Akzeptanz bei den Imkern verbessert und V\u00f6lkerverluste k\u00f6nnen vermindert werden.<\/p>

Schl\u00fcsselw\u00f6rter<\/span>:
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Summary<\/strong>
To explore genotype-environment-interactions in honey bees, the survival and performance of 597 colonies, representing five subspecies and 16 different genotypes, were comparatively studied in the framework of the COLOSS project. The study was carried out from 2009 to 2012 in 21 apiaries across Europe. The colonies were continuously assessed for traits of apicultural interest and closely monitored for pests and pathogens. During the experiment, chemical treatments against any disease were not permitted. Infestation with the parasitic mite Varroa destructor<\/em> was the main reason for losses, followed by queen problems and infection with the gut parasite Nosema<\/em> spp. On average, colonies with queens from local origin survived significantly longer compared to non-local origins (83\u00b123 days; p lt;0.001). The occurrence of all diseases (Varroa, Nosema<\/em>, viruses) was strongly affected by environmental factors (apiary effects). An in-depth analysis was carried out in one apiary as a case study; here, it was observed that pathogen levels were significantly lower in local colonies compared to non-local ones. Over all, the results of the experiment demonstrate strong genotype-environment-interactions and show that locally adapted populations perform better and survive longer than foreign genotypes. To preserve such populations, the support of local breeding activities needs to be prioritised in order to optimise sustainable productivity and to increase their acceptance through beekeepers, and to prevent colony losses.<\/p>

Keywords:<\/strong>:
Colony losses, local adaptation, Varroa destructor, Nosema<\/em> spp., deformed wing virus, acute bee paralysis virus<\/p>

Zusammenfassung<\/strong>:
Zur Untersuchung von Wechselwirkungen zwischen Genotyp und Umwelt bei Honigbienen wurden im Rahmen des COLOSS-Projekts Leistung und \u00dcberlebensdauer von 597 Bienenv\u00f6lkern von 5 Unterarten und 16 verschiedenen genetischen Herk\u00fcnften vergleichend beobachtet. Das Experiment wurde von 2009 bis 2012 an 21 \u00fcber Europa verteilten Bienenst\u00e4nden durchgef\u00fchrt. Die imkerlich relevanten Eigenschaften der V\u00f6lker sowie ihre Belastung mit Parasiten und Krankheitserregern wurden dabei fortlaufend beurteilt. W\u00e4hrend des Experiments waren keinerlei Krankheitsbehandlungen mit chemischen Mitteln gestattet. Befall mit der parasitischen Milbe Varroa destructor<\/em> war die Hauptursache f\u00fcr Verluste, gefolgt von Problemen mit der K\u00f6nigin und der Infektion mit dem Darmparasiten Nosema<\/em> spp. Im Durchschnitt \u00fcberlebten V\u00f6lker lokaler Herkunft deutlich l\u00e4nger als V\u00f6lker mit nicht lokalen Herk\u00fcnften (83 \u00b1 23 Tage; p lt; 0,001). Das Auftreten aller beobachteten Krankheiten (Varroa, Nosema<\/em>, Viren) wurde sehr stark von Umweltfaktoren (Bienenstandeffekte) beeinflusst. Einer der experimentellen Bienenst\u00e4nde wurde als Fallstudie einer tieferen Analyse unterzogen; hier wurde beobachtet, dass das Infektionsniveau aller Krankheitserreger bei V\u00f6lkern des lokalen Genotyps signifikant niedriger lag als bei den nicht lokalen V\u00f6lkern. Insgesamt zeigen die Ergebnisse des Experiments, dass starke Wechselwirkungen zwischen Genotyp und Umwelt vorhanden sind und dass V\u00f6lker aus an die lokalen Bedingungen angepassten Populationen bessere Leistung zeigen und l\u00e4nger \u00fcberleben als gebietsfremde Genotypen. Die Unterst\u00fctzung f\u00fcr lokale Zuchtprogramme sollte daher st\u00e4rker priorisiert werden, damit solche Populationen erhalten bleiben und ihre Leistungsf\u00e4higkeit nachhaltig optimiert werden kann. Dadurch wird auch ihre Akzeptanz bei den Imkern verbessert und V\u00f6lkerverluste k\u00f6nnen vermindert werden.<\/p>

Schl\u00fcsselw\u00f6rter:<\/strong>:
V\u00f6lkerverluste, lokale Anpassung, Varroa destructor, Nosema<\/em> spp., Fl\u00fcgeldeformationsvirus, Akutes Bienenparalysevirus<\/p>","primaryLanguage":"englisch","summary":"To explore genotype-environment-interactions in honey bees, the survival and performance of 597 colonies, representing five subspecies and 16 different genotypes, were comparatively studied in the framework of the COLOSS project. The study was carried out from 2009 to 2012 in 21 apiaries across Europe. The colonies were continuously assessed for traits of apicultural interest and closely monitored for pests and pathogens. During the experiment, chemical treatments against any disease were not permitted. Infestation with the parasitic mite Varroa destructor<\/em> was the main reason for losses, followed by queen problems and infection with the gut parasite Nosema<\/em> spp. On average, colonies with queens from local origin survived significantly longer compared to non-local origins (83\u00b123 days; p lt;0.001). The occurrence of all diseases (Varroa, Nosema<\/em>, viruses) was strongly affected by environmental factors (apiary effects). An in-depth analysis was carried out in one apiary as a case study; here, it was observed that pathogen levels were significantly lower in local colonies compared to non-local ones. Over all, the results of the experiment demonstrate strong genotype-environment-interactions and show that locally adapted populations perform better and survive longer than foreign genotypes. To preserve such populations, the support of local breeding activities needs to be prioritised in order to optimise sustainable productivity and to increase their acceptance through beekeepers, and to prevent colony losses.<\/p>

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Zur Untersuchung von Wechselwirkungen zwischen Genotyp und Umwelt bei Honigbienen wurden im Rahmen des COLOSS-Projekts Leistung und \u00dcberlebensdauer von 597 Bienenv\u00f6lkern von 5 Unterarten und 16 verschiedenen genetischen Herk\u00fcnften vergleichend beobachtet. Das Experiment wurde von 2009 bis 2012 an 21 \u00fcber Europa verteilten Bienenst\u00e4nden durchgef\u00fchrt. Die imkerlich relevanten Eigenschaften der V\u00f6lker sowie ihre Belastung mit Parasiten und Krankheitserregern wurden dabei fortlaufend beurteilt. W\u00e4hrend des Experiments waren keinerlei Krankheitsbehandlungen mit chemischen Mitteln gestattet. Befall mit der parasitischen Milbe Varroa destructor<\/em> war die Hauptursache f\u00fcr Verluste, gefolgt von Problemen mit der K\u00f6nigin und der Infektion mit dem Darmparasiten Nosema<\/em> spp. Im Durchschnitt \u00fcberlebten V\u00f6lker lokaler Herkunft deutlich l\u00e4nger als V\u00f6lker mit nicht lokalen Herk\u00fcnften (83 \u00b1 23 Tage; p lt; 0,001). Das Auftreten aller beobachteten Krankheiten (Varroa, Nosema<\/em>, Viren) wurde sehr stark von Umweltfaktoren (Bienenstandeffekte) beeinflusst. Einer der experimentellen Bienenst\u00e4nde wurde als Fallstudie einer tieferen Analyse unterzogen; hier wurde beobachtet, dass das Infektionsniveau aller Krankheitserreger bei V\u00f6lkern des lokalen Genotyps signifikant niedriger lag als bei den nicht lokalen V\u00f6lkern. Insgesamt zeigen die Ergebnisse des Experiments, dass starke Wechselwirkungen zwischen Genotyp und Umwelt vorhanden sind und dass V\u00f6lker aus an die lokalen Bedingungen angepassten Populationen bessere Leistung zeigen und l\u00e4nger \u00fcberleben als gebietsfremde Genotypen. Die Unterst\u00fctzung f\u00fcr lokale Zuchtprogramme sollte daher st\u00e4rker priorisiert werden, damit solche Populationen erhalten bleiben und ihre Leistungsf\u00e4higkeit nachhaltig optimiert werden kann. Dadurch wird auch ihre Akzeptanz bei den Imkern verbessert und V\u00f6lkerverluste k\u00f6nnen vermindert werden.<\/p>

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