>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
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