Genetic Variation in Honey Bee queen Reproductive Performance: Implications for Colony Growth and Sustainability
Zhaorigetu Hubhachen, Heaven Strachan, Rameshwor Pudasaini, Xaryn L. Cleare, Danielle Kroh, Hongmei Li‐Byarlay
This study compares the reproductive performance of honey bee queens from different genetic lineages and finds that Russian and feral queens have higher fecundity and contribute to more sustainable colony growth than commercial queens.
Journal of Apicultural Research · Jul 25, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition