Exceptional cherry production in an orchard pollinated with blue orchard bees
Author(s)
Jordi Bosch And 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.
Keywords
Cherry Orchard Pollination, Blue Orchard Bees, Osmia lignaria, Pollination
