The vital role of bees in apple pollination

Authors

N H. Shorter

Keywords

Apples, Honey bees, Pollination

Disciplines

Apiculture | Fruit Science | Horticulture

First Page Number

295

Last Page Number

296

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

THE vital role the honey bee plays in pollinating apples is often overlooked.

Bees are the most important agents for cross pollination in apples and other fruit trees.

Recommended Citation

Shorter, N H. (1969) "The vital role of bees in apple pollination," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 10: No. 7, Article 7.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol10/iss7/7