I am applying for a faculty development grant (sabbatical) to
visit southern France and Spain in February through July, 1997.  I
am interested in studying the evolution and significance of
alternative pollinators to honey bees in the region.  I understand
there is immense activity in using Bombus to pollinate green house
crops and that this is affecting commercial pollinators using Apis.
I have an invitation from French Extension Specialist, Pascal
Jourdan at ADAPI (Association pour le Developpment de l'Apiculture
Provencale.  He has kindly offered to host me at his station in Aix
en Provence.  However, I would like to make more contacts in both
France and Spain prior to making my formal application January 5,
1996.  If anyone on this list in the area specified is interested
in the concept, and would be willing to work with me on the
project, please let me know and I will send you the full proposal.
 
 
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Malcolm (Tom) Sanford   Extension Apiculturist   University of Florida
Mailing Address:  Bldg 970, Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL 32611-0620
Voice phone  904/392-1801, Ext. 143
FAX  904/392-0190
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