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Research Project: POLLINATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE CROP POLLINATORS

Location: Pollinating Insects-- Biology, Management and Systematics Research

Title: Bees in Nature and on the Farm

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Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book/Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: October 1, 2007
Publication Date: August 1, 2008
Citation: Pitts Singer, T., James, R.R. 2008. Bees in Nature and on the Farm. Book Chapter. Bee Pollination in Agricultural Ecosystems. Oxford University Press

Interpretive Summary: This publication is the introductory chapter for the book, "Bees in Agricultural Ecosystems." The chapter enlightens the reader on the natural history and evolution of bees, why bees are important for pollination, and why plants are important to bees. The intent of the book and a summary of its contents are given.

Technical Abstract: This publication is the introductory chapter for the book, "Bees in Agricultural Ecosystems." The chapter enlightens the reader on the natural history and evolution of bees, why bees are important for pollination, and why plants are important to bees. The intent of the book and a summary of its contents are given.

   

 
Project Team
James, Rosalind
Pitts Singer, Theresa
Strange, James - Jamie
Cane, James
Griswold, Terry
 
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