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Effects of synthetic 9-oxodectrans-2-enoic acid on the foraging activities of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.)

Creator:

Youngs, Lorna C.

Abstract:

An experimental formulation of 9 -oxodec-trans-2-enoic acid, the major component of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) queen pheromone, was tested for its effect on worker foraging behavior in the pollination of sweet cherries (Prunus avium L. ). The test formulation consisted of a solid beeswax cylinder impregnated with a measured...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis