Number and distribution of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) pollen grains on the bodies of its pollinators, Apis mellifera and Centris tarsata

Journal of Apicultural Research

Volumn 36, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 15-22

  Freitas, Breno M ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF CEARÁ   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Anacardium occidentale; Apis mellifera; Cashew; Centris tarsata; Honey bee; Pollen deposition; Pollination; Pollinators

Indexed keywords

ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE; APINAE; APIS MELLIFERA; APOIDEA; CENTRIS; CENTRIS TARSATA;

EID: 0031489113     PISSN: 00218839     EISSN: 20786913     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00218839.1997.11100926     Document Type: Article

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