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This research aims to assess the genetic diversity of honeybee populations in Kazakhstan and their relationships with populations in neighboring countries.

March 18, 2026InsectsOpen Access

Population Structure Analysis Reveals the Rich Genetic Diversity of Honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) Populations in Kazakhstan

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KDKairat DossybayevAl-Farabi Kazakh National University ATAidar TapelovAl-Farabi Kazakh National University UNUlzhan NuraliyevaKazakh Scientific Research Veterinary Institute

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Population structure analysis reveals high genetic diversity in honeybess, indicating the need for conservation and breeding strategies.

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This research aims to assess the genetic diversity of honeybee populations in Kazakhstan and their relationships with populations in neighboring countries.
Genetic assessment of 16 honeybee populations from Kazakhstan, Russia, Georgia, and Kyrgyzstan
Utilized mitochondrial COI–COII intergenic region and 12 nuclear STR markers for analysis
Performed mitochondrial DNA and STR analyses to evaluate genetic structure and diversity.
Mitochondrial analysis revealed predominance of Eastern European C lineage and presence of M lineage in some populations
STR analysis indicated high polymorphism and variation in heterozygosity and inbreeding across populations
Identified four principal genetic clusters shaped by regional differentiation and historical gene flow.

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Dossybayev et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba423c4e9516ffd37a23fb https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17030318

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