The relationship between flower type, bee density and the number of pollen grains per stigma
CategoryReproductive Biology
SubjectFlowering - Pollination Rate; Pollinators - Pollinator Activity
TitleThe relationship between flower type, bee density and the number of pollen grains per stigma
DescriptionAverage pollen grains per stigma as a function of flower type and bee numbers per tree over a 4-year period. Note that bee numbers per tree greatly influence pollination rate and that “A” flower types have higher overall rates.
LocationInterrelationship between avocado flowering and honey bees and its implication on the avocado fruitfulness in Israel. Gad Ish-Am. PhD dissertation, Tel Aviv University
Date1994
SourceGad Ish-Am
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