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A comparison of bumble bees (Bombus spp.) and honey bees (Apis mellifera) for the pollination of Oregon cranberries (Ericaceae: Vaccinium macrocarpon)

Creator:

Phillips, Kimberly N.

Abstract:

In cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton) cultivation, farmers typically rent colonies of honey bee (Apis mellifera) for pollination. However, the efficiency of this bee at pollinating cranberries in Oregon, as in other regions, is questionable. Bumble bees (Bombus sp.) are reportedly effective in other regions, but their impact in Oregon is...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis