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Disposed paper cups and declining bees.

Authors :
Chandrasekaran, S.
Nagendran, N. Arun
Krishnankutty, N.
Pandiaraja, D.
Saravanan, S.
Kamaladhasan, N.
Kamalakannan, B.
Source :
Current Science (00113891). 11/25/2011, Vol. 101 Issue 10, p1262-1262. 1p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents information on qualitative and quantitative data which reports the foraging shift of honey bees and reduction in the population of honey bees. As stated, colony collapse disaster is considered as the main cause for decline in bee population and agricultural productivity. It is further mentioned that urbanization has resulted in excessive use of disposable cups which may lead to bee collapse in India and in rest of the world.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00113891
Volume :
101
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Current Science (00113891)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71826814