Feasibility and Propagation of Leafcutter Bee in Maine

Project Overview

FNE94-053
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1994: $922.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1995
Region: Northeast
State: Maine
Project Leader:

Commodities

  • Fruits: general small fruits

Practices

  • Sustainable Communities: quality of life

    Proposal summary:

    I have been conducting leafcutter bee research to determine whether the leafcutter bee can be used feasibly to pollinate blueberries.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.