Ascosphaera apis is a fungal pathogen of honey bee larvae (genus Apis) and is responsible for chalkbrood disease. We are exploring non-invasive treatment methods that both reduces mortality and preserves the edibility of the honey.
The Honeybee Project at Georgia State University
Opposing mating types of Ascosphaera apis growing on agar, producing spores at the meeting-point (© Kyle Gabriel, Georgia State University)
Ascosphaera apis conidia and mycelia (© John Neville, Georgia State University)
Multiple-hive apiary at Georgia Institute of Technology (© Kyle Gabriel, Georgia State University)
Bees and honey used for research (© Kyle Gabriel, Georgia State University)
Larvae is collected for studying infection and treatment methods (© Kyle Gabriel, Georgia State University)
