Exceptional cherry production in an orchard pollinated with blue orchard bees

被引:46
作者
Bosch, J [1 ]
Kemp, WP [1 ]
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[1] Utah State Univ, USDA ARS, Bee Biol & Systemat Lab, Logan, UT 84322 USA
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10.1080/0005772X.1999.11099452
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Q96 [昆虫学];
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摘要
Poor pollination is a common cause of low fruit set in cherry orchards, and a high population of pollinators is therefore required. Osmic lignaria, the blue orchard bee, has been used successfully in Utah as an alternative to honey bees.
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页码:163 / 173
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