High temperatures augment inhibition of parasites by a honey bee gut symbiont
E. C. Palmer-Young, L. M. Markowitz, W. Huang, J. D. Evans
This study shows high temperatures enhance the antiparasitic effects of a honey bee gut symbiont by accelerating its growth and acid production, which inhibit parasite growth and reduce parasite heat tolerance.
bioRxiv · Mar 20, 2023Ecology