http://www.fleshandstone.net/healthandsciencenews/1619.html Are there several reasons for the catastrophic bee mortality rate? *The so-far elusive reason for the dramatic drop in the bee population is more probably a mix of several factors according to scientists who contributed to an international congress on the issue.* Bees are an essential part of the biodiversity equilibrium. Most of the almost 20,000 known species of bees feed on nectar and pollen and their pollination of plants plays a crucial role in sustaining plant, animal, and human life on Earth. Around a third of what Western populations eat, for example, is dependant on the pollination of plants by bees, particularly fruits and vegetables. .... -- Juanse Barros J. APIZUR S.A. Carrera 695 Gorbea - CHILE +56-45-271693 08-3613310 http://apiaraucania.blogspot.com/ [log in to unmask] *********************************************** 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 Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L