>>> In fact to use bees as an example of how hard it is to maintain pure cultivars is close to meaningless as their mode of reproduction is so unusual. <><><> The only way we are doing this currently with any sure chance of success is with instrumental insemination (II). Takes a lot of training and skill to do this successfully. Mike in LA *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html