Scientists have discovered that common air pollutants found in diesel exhaust affect the ability of honeybees to recognise floral odours. A University of Southampton research team led by Tracey Newman and Guy Poppy discovered that reactive pollutants in diesel destroyed key chemicals in the odour of oilseed flowers making them smell different to the bees, according to the research report published Thursday. Honeybees use floral odours to help locate, ...
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