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Bee Management

Factors affecting the quality of mated honey bee queens stored for different periods in queen-right bank colonies. Effect of cage level and position on holding frame

Factores que afectan a la calidad de las abejas reinas fecundadas almacenadas durante diferentes períodos en colonias con reinas. Efecto del nivel de la jaula y la posición en la montura de sujeción

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Pages 284-291 | Received 14 Jul 2016, Accepted 11 Sep 2016, Published online: 14 Nov 2016

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