-- randy oliver <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>[wrt proplis] its efficacy would likely vary with the plant species available.

not only with the plants available, but by _how_ the bees handle the propolis.  i don't think it would be surprising to learn that genetics and/or learned behavior cause some colonies to use propolis more or less effectively as an immune system component.

deknow

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