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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A pollinator question from a student in Ohio . .
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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=jbplnt@yahoo.com href="mailto:jbplnt@yahoo.com">joe bass</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=info@pollinator.org
href="mailto:info@pollinator.org">info@pollinator.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, November 27, 2006 8:29 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> pollenator attractants</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Hi. My name is Joe Bass. I am currently doing undergraduate
research at Ohio University Southern. My research is to develop an
alternative approach to fighting the encroachment of Non-native invasive plants
by using native pollinators to lessen the impact. I am awaiting a grant to fund
this research starting this spring. I am aware that plants emit a chemical
attractant that is species specific. I am also aware that flowers have colors
that can only be detected by the insect that is meant to disperse or pollinate
their particular genetic material. I don't know the specifics though on any of
these processes. This is where I need some of your advice. Q#1. Can a chemical
attractant be developed to enhance the attractant capabilities of native host
plants?. Q#2. Are there growth hormones that can increase seed production?. Q#3.
What is the potential cost for such research to produce a species specific
product? Q#4 Is there a possible environmental backlash that might occur. If you
could think this over and reply I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you
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