Formulation for promoting targeted pollination of almond tree crops in honey bees
US11457650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23K50/90
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A formulation and a composition that comprises it for promoting the pollination of almond tree crops (Prunus dulcis) by biasing the foraging preferences of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). The formulation comprises the compounds limonene, linalool and benzaldehyde. Additionally, a method for targeting the bees' pollinizing activity towards the almond tree crops by using the formulation comprising the compounds limonene, linalool and benzaldehyde.
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