Mason Bees for Climate-Resilient Fruit Pollination

Mason bee pollination and climate-resilient fruit growing in Utrecht

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Detail description

Workshop on mason bee management and pollination strategies for climate-resilient fruit cultivation in Utrecht. Focus on cocoons' storage at 3–4°C, early blooming challenges, and biodiversity in orchards. Part of the POP3 project 'Bestuivingsmix en biodiversiteit in de boomgaard,' involving six growers in 2020–2022. Results from Sweet Sensation pear trials inform climate adaptation. Blueberries explored as backup pollinators. Led by Delphy and Louis Bolk Institute. Contact: Gerjan Brouwer (g.brouwer@delphy.nl).

Contribution detail info

Project

Groen Kennisnet

Kennis­platform voor de groene sector

Location
Netherlands
Authors
Cuijpers, W., Brouwer, G.
Purpose
Other

File type
document
Created on
Jan 01, 2020
Origin language
Dutch
Official project website
Groen Kennisnet
License
Other

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