Development of native bees as pollinators of vegetable seed crops
This project explored the native bee species that are possible pollen vectors in the production of hybrid seed of carrot and leek, investigated ways to enhance their presence on outside crops, and explored the potential to use suitable native bees inside enclosed greenhouses. Therefore, the project aimed to identify possible pollinators of leek and carrot in hybrid seed production, investigate possibilities to increase local densities of native bees, and investigate lifecycle and main parasites of suitable pollinators.