> I would guess based on the location that in this study the term local MAY indicated basic apis m.m. stock.
From the link that I gave:
' A total of 621 colonies of 16 different genetic origins were set up in 21 apiaries in 11 different European countries'
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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