Jordi Bosch, William P. Kemp
Abstract
Poor pollination is a common cause of low fruit set in cherry orchards, and a high population of pollinators is therefore required. Osmia lignaria, the blue orchard bee, has been used successfully in Utah as an alternative to honey bees.
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Poor pollination is a common cause of low fruit set in cherry orchards, and a high population of pollinators is therefore required. Osmia lignaria, the blue orchard bee, has been used successfully in Utah as an alternative to honey bees.
Key concepts: Orchard, Pollinator, Pollination, Biology, Population, Horticulture, Fruit set, Pollen