Evaluation of the floral rewards of Aloe greatheadii var davyana (Asphodelaceae), the most important indigenous South African bee plant
The most important indigenous bee plant in South Africa is the winter flowering Aloe greatheadii var davyana, with a widespread distribution across the summer rainfall region. Beekeepers commonly move their hives to the "aloe fields" during winter, using the strong pollen and nectar flow f...
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University of Pretoria
2013
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26143 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07092008-093049/ |