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. 1959 Jan 9;129(3341):97-8.
doi: 10.1126/science.129.3341.97.

Cotton-Flower Visitation and Pollen Distribution by Honey Bees

S E McGregor

Cotton-Flower Visitation and Pollen Distribution by Honey Bees

S E McGregor. Science. .

Abstract

A rapid method of estimating the pollinating efficiency of honey bees in cotton is described. A prevailing average of 10 honey bees in each 100 flowers was found to be sufficient to cause practically all the stigmas to become coated with pollen.

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