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Attempts to move the blooming period of three species of summer-blooming bee forage into the fall nectar dearth period through cutting
Author(s): A. Wells and G. S. Ayers
Month: Jul
Year: 1999
Journal: American Bee Journal
Journal Link: http://www.americanbeejournal.com/
Volume: 139
Issue: 7
Pages: 552-556
Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Phenology
Research Setting(s): Nursery
Species Referenced: Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed),
Abstract
Evaluates the effects of cutting on bloom time of Asclepias incarnata. Although cutting did affect the bloom time, it reduced the number of flowers significantly.Suggested Citation
A. Wells and G. S. Ayers. "Attempts to move the blooming period of three species of summer-blooming bee forage into the fall nectar dearth period through cutting." American Bee Journal 139.7 (1999): 552-556.Go back