plants that reduce disease prevalence and transmission in bee communities

Today’s Topic

Infectious diseases are a major driver of bee declines, but the plants we choose for our gardens and pollinator habitats may help reduce disease prevalence and transmission. This talk will share current research from NCSU evaluating how medicinal plant diets can be used to reduce disease in an important pollinator community.

Today’s Expert

April Sharp, PhD candidate in Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University

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