Medhat

Were a number of Canola pollen's tested or just a single source?  At any 
given time there are over a 100 varieties licensed and there are 
definite differences in bloom, plant structure, etc between groups of 
them.   Some produce abundant nectar, while others seemingly don't; so 
I'm wondering if there could be differences in the pollen.

Dave Tharle
Ardmore, AB

On 2/11/2012 12:36 PM, Medhat Nasr wrote:
> In my lab we analyzed GMO canola pollen for protein, sugars and amino acids. They were similar to non GMO. The only issue in terms of nutrition is:
> 1. As bill mentioned us one pollen source. Bees are polyectic (likes various pollen sources).
> 2. The pollen flow comes only for few weeks (2-4 weeks).
> 3. Sprayinh round up kills all other weeds that can be alternatives food sources for bees at various tuime of the year.
>
> Research was done in northen Alberta by Dr. Winston's student and they showed some of these effects.
>
> Medhat
>

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