NVBA Mtg - June 27, 2023 Garett Slater - Baton Rouge Bee Lab - Russian Bees

Dr. Garett Slater -Baton Rouge Bee Lab - Decoding the Genetic Code: Exploring the Genetic Diversity and Divergence of US Honey Bee Stocks

Renowned Dr Slater will discuss applying modern genetic tools to study honey bee diversity and how nutrition affects quality of queens and drones. He has genetically selected mite resistant qualities from his bees to produce enhanced mite resistance.  His bees have been sent to designated bee scientists (Spivak,Tarpy) in various parts of the county for Apiary testing. 

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NVBA meeting at 7pm

Open Question time 6:30-7pm

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