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An introduction to Honey Bee Breeding and Genetics - Matthew Richardson
Honey bee genetics – for beginners! This talk looks at the how genes work, and the mechanisms behind inheritance. We look at queen and drone mating, haplodiploidy and other features that make bees unique, and how these mechanisms aid their survival. Touching on a wide variety of topics including evolution, breeding and selection, DNA testing and more.