>How can honey bees in the US locally adapt with all the movement of genetics due to the migratory portion of the business? The empirical evidence from the studies that I've seen strongly suggest that such conservation of the genetic integrity of feral stocks does indeed occur, despite massive influx of domesticated stocks. I've referenced the studies in a recent article. -- Randy Oliver Grass Valley, CA www.ScientificBeekeeping.com *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html