Apis mellifera lamarckii

This study focuses on Apis mellifera lamarckii, the native Egyptian honeybee subspecies. A. m. lamarckii is a distinct evolutionary lineage adapted to the unique environmental conditions of the Nile Valley and Delta, characterized by hot, arid climates and specific floral resources. Research on this subspecies aims to comprehensively characterize its genome, identify genetic markers underlying its local adaptations (including heat tolerance, foraging behavior, and potential disease resistance), and assess its population structure and genetic diversity.