Characterization of pollen profile of Apis mellifera L. in arid region of Pakistan

Honeybees rely exclusively on pollen and nectar-producing plants for strengthening their colonies and manufacturing honey. Little is known about the indigenous melliferous flora of arid zones of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) which is crucial for honey production and how different pollen assessment techni...

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Main Authors: Hussan Ara Begum, Jamshed Iqbal, Asif Aziz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-05-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X21001054