How Kenya is setting the pace to explore pollination to boost food production in Africa By Abdallah el-Kurebe Scientists explain pollination as a means of transferring pollen from the anther of a plant to the stigma. Insects that carry out the task of this transfer are the pollinators. Apart from their roles of producing honey and beeswax, bees are known for their role in pollination and there are nearly 20,000 known species in seven to nine recognized families. Kenya is taking a lead in research that would enhance pollination to ensure food security. Dr. Muo Kasina is a senior research…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
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