High Pollination Deficit and Strong Dependence on Honeybees in Pollination of Korla Fragrant Pear, <i>Pyrus sinkiangensis</i>

High Pollination Deficit and Strong Dependence on Honeybees in Pollination of Korla Fragrant Pear, <i>Pyrus sinkiangensis</i>

Pollination deficits can compromise fruit yield and quality and have been reported in several fruit crops. It is unknown whether there is a pollination deficit in the production of Korla fragrant pear, <i>Pyrus sinkiangensis</i>, in China, and if so, whether this deficit can be mitigated...

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Main Authors: Qian Li, Mengxiao Sun, Yangtian Liu, Bing Liu, Felix J. J. A. Bianchi, Wopke van der Werf, Yanhui Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
hand pollination
<i>Apis mellifera</i>
flower visitation
fruit set
pollinator
wild bee
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/13/1734

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