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Native bees, honeybees and pollination in Oregon cranberries

Creator:

McKenney, Melissa A.

Abstract:

Farmers rely almost exclusively on the imported European honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) for fruit and vegetable crop pollination services. The recent decline in honeybee health has underscored he danger of relying on a single species to provide vital services. Increasing pollinator biodiversity with native bees may provide biological insurance against...

Resource Type:

Honors College Thesis
Native bees, honeybees and pollination in Oregon cranberries

Creator:

McKenney, Melissa A.

Abstract:

Farmers rely almost exclusively on the imported European honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) for fruit and vegetable crop pollination services. The recent decline in honeybee health has underscored the danger of relying on a single species to provide vital services. Increasing pollinator biodiversity with native bees may provide biological insurance against...

Resource Type:

Honors College Thesis