Why are hairy legs important to Agriculture? |
When a bee collects nectar and pollen from the flower of a plant, some pollen from the stamens—the male reproductive organ of the flower—sticks to the hairs of the bee’s body. When she visits the next flower, some of this pollen is rubbed off onto the stigma, or tip of the pistil—the flower's female reproductive organ.
One Third of all the food we eat is directly or indirectly derived from honeybee pollination. For more information, visit the Honeybee Discovery Center website at www.honeybeediscoverycenter.org |
About American Agri-Women
American Agri-Women (AAW) promotes the welfare of our national security through a safe
and reliable food, fiber and mineral supply. Since 1974, AAW members have worked together
to educate consumers; advocate for agriculture; and offer networking and professional
development opportunities. For more information, or to join, visit AmericanAgriWomen.org.
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