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Why Genetics Are Important to the Beekeeper

Dr. Deborah Delaney takes the complex topic of honeybee genetics and presents it in a way that is easy to understand. She explains how the diversity of honeybee genetics is key to the long-term health of bee colonies.

Delaney is an assistant professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. While pursuing her Ph.D. in Entomology at Washington State, Delaney studied the genetic ancestry of honeybees. She also looked at the impact of their mid-17th-century importation to North America. The topic of genetic diversity comes up often in conversation with Delaney, as diversity is critical for keeping the honeybee population healthy.

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