Between host and parasite: The microbiome of Varroa destructor and its relationship with honey bees

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dc.contributor.authorMarzec-Grządziel, Anna
dc.contributor.authorBorsuk, Grzegorz
dc.date.accessioned2026-05-07T05:52:17Z
dc.date.available2026-05-07T05:52:17Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.description.abstractThe study of the microbiome of the mite Varroa destructor is crucial for understanding parasite-host interactions and their potential health implications for honey bees (Apis mellifera). The aim of this research was to characterize the microbial diversity of Varroa destructor populations collected from the body surface of honey bees and compare it with microbiome of Apis mellifera. DNA isolation was performed using standard methods, followed by next-generation sequencing (NGS) of the V3-V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene. The obtained bioinformatic data underwent taxonomic analysis, enabling the identification of dominant bacterial genera present in the Varroa and Apis mellifera microbiome. Results revealed significant microbial diversity, with dominance primarily by bacteria belonging to the families Acetobacteraceae, Morganellaceae, and Segniliparaceae. The identified bacteria may play a critical role in the pathogenicity of Varroa destructor, directly or indirectly affecting the health and condition of bees. These findings provide new insights into potential therapeutic and preventive targets for protecting bee colonies against the detrimental effects of Varroa mites.
dc.description.sponsorshipThe research was carried out as part of the implementation of project no. 1.04 “Characterization of bacterial endophytes isolated from selected melliferous plants and evaluation of their biotechnological potential”, (2022–2025).
dc.identifier.citationDevelopmental & Comparative Immunology, Volume 179, 2026, 105617
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.dci.2026.105617
dc.identifier.issn0145-305X
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0145305X2600073X?dgcid=author
dc.identifier.urihttps://bc.iung.pl/handle/123456789/4783
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.subjectVarroa destructor, Honey bee (Apis mellifera), microbiome, 16S rRNA gene sequencing, microbial diversity
dc.titleBetween host and parasite: The microbiome of Varroa destructor and its relationship with honey bees
dc.typeArticle
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