Kiwifruit Flower Odor Perception and Recognition by Honey Bees, Apis mellifera

What is it about?

Guess what - bees going to flowers don't smell and learn the whole bouquet ! Here the team have shown that bees trained on kiwifruit floral volatiles respond to certain compounds only.

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Why is it important?

Pollination is a major emerging issue for global food supply in an era with increasing issues for pollination including honeybee health. If we can understand how pollinators respond to floral cues, maybe we can increase their productivity.