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Subject:	Re: Varnishing the hive
From:	Brian Ames <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:47:08 -0500
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Marla's work makes me wonder if the selection for less propolis has been detrimental to honeybees over time.  Or am I speculating that queen breeders actively selected for less propolis? I have heard off handedly that this has been the case with the Italians. 

I feel like the Russians and Carniolans I have, produce more propolis then Italian lines - is that because they have experienced less selective pressure since the Italians have been more common in USA for the last almost 100 yrs ? 

Can anyone comment on my hypothesis? 

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