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> Here is an interesting article describing what factors contribute to
> over/under and average representation of pollens in honey.
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(1) what is the position and orientation of the nectary in relation to the
pollen held in the anthers?
(2) will mechanical shaking by wind dislodge pollen from the anthers into
the nectary?
(3) will flower visitors (e.g., honey bees, native bees, birds, bats and
lizards) dislodge pollen into the nectary?
https://www.analytica.co.nz/Portals/0/Docs/Articles/Trees%20for%20Bees%20pollen%20representation_published%20NZ%20Bkpr%20Nov%202017.pdf?ver=2019-02-22-143801-143
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Etienne Tardif
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