Book: Pollen Microscopy

Norman Chapman Northern Bee Books (3rd ed. 2025.) Softback / 266 Pages ISBN 978191227198-6 Pollen is fascinating material for anyone interested in looking down a microscope, or discovering where their bees have been foraging. The variety of sizes and shapes gives clues as to the ingenious ways plants utilise the weather and insect behaviour to deliver pollen to its intended destination. This book shares techniques on successful pollen microscopy accompanied by over 200 of Norman's pollen drawings made over the last 25 years. Alongside the drawings are brief descriptions and photos of the flower from which the pollen was derived. This second edition of the book shares techniques on successful microscopy accompanied by many more illustrations of Norman’s pollen drawings and their source.