AuthorVaknin, Y., Gan-Mor, S., Bechar, A., Ronen, B. & Eisokowitch, D.
Year2000
TitleThe role of electrostatic forces in pollination
TypePaper
SourcePlant Systematics and Evolution 222 (1-4): 133-142.
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Reviews the roles of electrostatic forces in pollination.

Honey bees use static electricity to pull pollen from flowers: "electrostatic pollination".

They also consider the relevance of electrostatic forces to wind pollinated flowers.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
CurrentApis melliferaHoney Bee, Hive Bee, Drone-beeAnimalia: Hymenoptera: Apidae
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