Sugar ratios in nectars of varieties of canola (Brassica napus)

Journal of Apicultural Research

Volumn 30, Issue 2, 1991, Pages 99-102

  Kevan, P G ^a   Lee, H ^a   Shuel, R W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH   (Canada)

Author keywords

Brassica napus; Canola; Fructose; Glucose; Honey granulation; Nectar; Nectar plants; Sugars

Indexed keywords

EID: 0007126226     PISSN: 00218839     EISSN: 20786913     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00218839.1991.11101240     Document Type: Article

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