<i>Vanilla planifolia</i>: Artificial and Insect Pollination, Floral Guides and Volatiles

The natural pollinator of the major species of commercially-grown vanilla, <i>Vanilla planifolia</i>, is unknown, and the crop requires hand pollination to achieve significant levels of fruit set; however, the traditional technique (using a toothpick) is costly, as it requires skilled pe...

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Main Authors: Sahar Van Dyk, Williams Barry McGlasson, Mark Williams, Robert Spooner-Hart, Paul Holford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/21/2977