Susan asked:-
I'm very curious to
> know exactly what the problem is with finding genetically modified
> components in pollen

One problem with finding GM pollen in honey is that, here in Britain, you
will have a big job selling the stuff.  If your honey was labelled as
containing GM pollen I doubt if you would be able to give it away and I
think it may be necessary under law to label it.
Today it was announced that, I believe, 600 farms in Britain and Europe had
bought GM contaminated oil seed rape and there is a big fuss about this at
the moment.  It does not look good for sales of rape honey!
I think there is a fear of GM products with regard to health and the
environment but perhaps more is the loathing of the companies producing
these products and an unwillingness to support them in any way.  Here in
Britain we have lost faith in the scientists working in this field and I am
afraid this has spilled over to include all scientists who will  have to
work hard to regain any public support and trust.

Harry