Bees visiting east- and west-facing sunflowers (VIDEO)

University of California - Davis

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Bees visiting west-facing (left) versus east-facing sunflowers in the morning. Facing east allows sunflowers to warm faster and affects development of florets, promoting pollination and reproductive success.

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Nicky Creux and Stacey Harmer, UC Davis

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