The Bee Lab
Finally, a State Ag University is starting to devote some major effort to Bees and issues with their health. Something that most people do not know is that the majority of our food results from pollination and that pollination comes from Bees -- without Bees, no food. Tree-fruit and berries directly and grains from the seed production.
Here is the
University of Minnesota Bee Lab
From their
Research Projects Page
Our research projects include both tests of basic biological principles and the development of practical applications for beekeeping. Our primary focus is on honey bees, ranging from the neuroethology of honey bee behavior to breeding bees for resistance to diseases and parasitic mites. We also have ongoing bumblebee projects that range from studying patterns of conflict and cooperation within these social bee colonies to demonstrating how to rear bumblebees for pollination of native crops and wildflowers. We work as a team to provide the richest learning environment for students at all levels and from all backgrounds.
Lots of good stuff there - info, videos, links...
Posted by DaveH at March 25, 2005 11:03 PM