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Pollination and pollinators of pumpkin and squash (Cucurbita maxima Duchesne) grown for seed production in the Willamette Valley of western Oregon

Creator:

Gavilánez-Slone, Jenny M.

Abstract:

'Golden Delicious' winter squash (GDWS), Cucurbita maxima Duchesne, provides significant amounts of pollen (24 mg) and nectar (236 μl), but with a low reward of 14% nectar sugar. The quantity of nectar produced per GDWS flower differed between sites and floral sex. The GDWS male flowers had 25% higher sugar...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

. Many thanks to Drs. W. Stephen, J. Stang and A. Bakalinsky for their valuable suggestions and as