Characteristics of the tomato fruit (Solanum lycopersicum) using native bumblebees (Bombus atratus) as pollinators in greenhouse

In Uruguay, the production of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in greenhouse presents pollination issues that limit its yield. The use of bumblebees (Bombus spp.) as pollinators can help overcome this problem as they perform “buzzing pollination”, a behavior that makes them excellent pollinators of Sol...

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Main Authors: Sheena Salvarrey, Estela Santos, Natalia Arbulo, Gustavo Gimenéz, Ciro Invernizzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de la República 2020-06-01
Series:Agrociencia
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Online Access:http://agrocienciauruguay.uy/ojs/index.php/agrociencia/article/view/101/292