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> > Domestication is associated with a reduction in genetic diversity, but
> we have shown the opposite in honey bees.
I find this a very interesting subject Pete. We indeed increase allelic
diversity of the genotype, while at the same time seriously decrease the
diversity of the mitotypes. I do not understand the implications of this.
What is your take on that specific question?
Also note that simple increase in allelic diversity, while enabling a
larger "toolbox," may not mean much. Taking a Ford, and adding a bunch of
Chevy parts may not make for a better vehicle. The random addition of
alleles to a population may well make for less, rather than more, fit
individuals or colonies.
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Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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