Pollination Effectiveness of the Hoverfly <i>Eristalinus aeneus</i> (Scopoli, 1763) in Diploid and Triploid Associated Watermelon Crop

Pollination Effectiveness of the Hoverfly <i>Eristalinus aeneus</i> (Scopoli, 1763) in Diploid and Triploid Associated Watermelon Crop

Watermelon (<i>Citrullus lanatus</i>) is an important crop worldwide. Pollination of this crop is carried out by insects, with honey bees (<i>Apis</i> spp.) and bumble bees (<i>Bombus</i> spp.) as the most used in greenhouse production. Nevertheless, due to the ex...

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Main Authors: Manuela Sánchez, Yelitza Velásquez, Mónica González, Julián Cuevas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
hoverfly
pollination
watermelon
<i>Eristalinus aeneus</i>
plant–pollinator interactions
alternative pollinators
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/11/1021

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