| Virus implicated in bee decline | | Print | |
| 09/09/07 | |
 Genetic research showed that Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV) turned up regularly in hives affected by Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Over the last three years, between 50% and 90% of commercial bee colonies in the US have been affected by CCD. The hives are transported around the country to pollinate important crops, notably to California for almonds. The state produces about 80% of the world's almonds in an industry worth $2.5bn per year. "This really highlights the value of pollinators," said Jeff Pettis, research leader of the US government's Bee Research Laboratory. Source - BBC
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