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The role of bees in vanilla growing

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May 7, 2019

One of the world’s most expensive spices, vanilla originates in Mexico. Its blossoms are pollinated by bees – but with bees dying out due to widespread use of pesticides, the plant’s survival is at risk. Environmentalists are looking for solutions.