>In my quest for farmers to rent my hives to I found a gentleman that raises
>papayas , pomegranites and other tropical fruit in greenhouses. In the
>summer months he opens the greenhouses up for ventilation.
>
>          Does any one have info on pollinating tropical plants ?
 
  A few weeks ago someone mentioned a book on pollination.  You can find
information on pollination of papayas on pp. 274-277 of that publication
(1976.  S.E. McGregor.  INSECT POLLINATION OF CULTIVATED CROP PLANTS.  ARS.
USDA Agricultural Handbook #496).
 
 
                                                        Adrian
 
 
***************************************************************
* Adrian Wenner        E-Mail   [log in to unmask]  *
* Department of Biology        Office Phone    (805) 893-2838 *
* University of California     Lab Phone       (805) 893-2838 *
* Santa Barbara, CA  93106     FAX             (805) 893-4724 *
***************************************************************