Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
The Journal of Nutrition
Volume
107
Issue
10
Publication Date
10-1-1977
First Page
1859
Last Page
1862
Abstract
Carbohydrates in some pollen substitutes (galactose, lactose, raffinose, stachyose, glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, polygalacturonic acid, and pectin) were toxic to caged adult Apis mellifera L. These toxins can be diluted to safe levels by sucrose. Collected nectar apparently dilutes the toxic sugars in pollen thus permitting assimilation of essential nutrients from pollen.
Recommended Citation
Barker, Roy J., "Some Carbohydrates Found in Pollen and Pollen Substitutes are Toxic to Honey Bees" (1977). An. Paper 215.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bee_lab_an/215