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A Bee's Best Friend
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chicago Illinois USA
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Another story that gives us insight into why native species may be better for wildlife. When they have a choice bees can find the nutrient rich plants and control the balance necessary for optimal health.
Picky eaters: Bumble bees prefer plants with nutrient-rich pollen | Penn State University Quote:
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the USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and an anonymous donor to the Center for Pollinator Research supported this research. Other authors on the paper include Harland Patch, research scientist and lecturer in entomology; David Mortensen, professor of weed and applied plant ecology; and John Tooker, associate professor of entomology. By Sara LaJeunesse June 27, 2016 |
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WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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I love your posts, Gloria.
Thank you for sharing. Always good to know what research is finding...especially regarding the vital connections that wildlife have with native plants.
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