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Role and Economic Benefits of Honey bees’ Pollination on Fruit Yield of Wild Apple (<i>Malus sylvestris</i>(L.) Mill.) in Central Highlands of Ethiopia

Tura Bareke, Admassu Addi, Kibebew Wakjira

Bee World · 2018 · 14 citations · 9 references

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The survival and maintenance of genetic diversity of many crops and wild plant populations depend largely upon insect pollination (FAO, 2004). Insect pollinators are essential for fruit, vegetable,...

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Avoiding a bad apple: Insect pollination enhances fruit quality and economic value

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