Bee pollination of apricot: variety features affecting bee activity

摘要

Flower size, number of stamens/flower, relative position of the stamens and pistils, nectar content of the flower, sugar content in the nectar, anther size, pollen production, bee visitation to the trees and bee behaviour at the flower were recordedfor 30 cultivars at 7 sites over 6 years in Hungary. Flower characteristics varied considerably depending on the year and the site. Apricot flowers were attractive to bees. There were no significant differences among cultivars with regard to bee pollination.