Analysis of Pollination Services Provided by Wild and Managed Bees (Apoidea) in Wild Blueberry (<i>Vaccinium angustifolium</i> Aiton<i>)</i> Production in Maine, USA, with a Literature Review
Maine is the largest producer of wild blueberry (<i>Vaccinium angustifolium</i> Aiton) in the United States. Pollination comes from combinations of honey bees (<i>Apis</i><i> mellifera </i>(L.)), commercial bumble bees (<i>Bombus impatiens </i>Cresson)...
Main Authors: | Sara L. Bushmann, Francis A. Drummond |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/9/1413 |
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