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Etiology and pathogenesis of chalkbrood in the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata

Creator:

Vandenberg, J. D. (John Donald)

Abstract:

Chalkbrood is a mycosis of larvae of the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata (Fabricius). It is a serious threat to alfalfa seed growers in western North America who use populations of this bee for pollination. Basic studies were conducted to determine the etiology of this disease and the course of...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I am forever indebted to Professor W. P. Stephen for his guidance throughout my program. He