Repellence and attraction of Apis mellifera foragers by nectar alkaloids
Plant secondary metabolites present naturally in nectar, such as alkaloids, may change the behavioural responses of floral visitors and affect pollination. Some studies have shown that nectar containing low concentrations of these secondary metabolites is preferred by honey bee foragers over pure ne...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2016-03-01
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| Series: | Scientia Agriculturae Bohemica |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/sab-2016-0003 |