>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 *************************************************************** * Adrian Wenner E-Mail [log in to unmask] * * Department of Biology Office Phone (805) 893-2838 * * University of California Lab Phone (805) 893-2838 * * Santa Barbara, CA 93106 FAX (805) 893-4724 * ***************************************************************