Squash Bee Insights with Dr Margarita Lopez-Uribe!
08/06/21 • 40 min
What is the latest research regarding squash bee flower preferences, range expansion and morphology? Where did squash bees and most of the Cucurbita spp. that we grow originate? How can you encourage these amazing native bees to pollinate your squash? Dr Margarita Lopez-Uribe shares her extensive knowledge!
To see more of the fantastic research projects being conducted at her lab: https://lopezuribelab.com/
To contact her directly: [email protected]
Opening tune: Beeloved by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)
What is the latest research regarding squash bee flower preferences, range expansion and morphology? Where did squash bees and most of the Cucurbita spp. that we grow originate? How can you encourage these amazing native bees to pollinate your squash? Dr Margarita Lopez-Uribe shares her extensive knowledge!
To see more of the fantastic research projects being conducted at her lab: https://lopezuribelab.com/
To contact her directly: [email protected]
Opening tune: Beeloved by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)
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Heirloom Varieties of Cucurbitaceae! A Discussion with Shannon McCabe of Baker Creek Seed Company!
Shannon shares insights into the amazing diversity of wonderful, Cucurbitaceae heirloom varieties! We explore open pollinated squash, melon, cucumber and watermelon varieties that have been developed and grown all over the world.
Baker Creek Seed Company: www.rareseeds.com
Opening tune: 'Beeloved' by Carmen Porter (www.carmenporter.com)
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References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/melissa-officinalis
Abolfazl Shakeri, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Behjat Javadi. Melissa officinalis L. – A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 188, 2016
https://www.scholarsresearchlibrary.com/articles/study-of-genetic-diversity-in-lemon-balm-melissa-officinalis-l-populations-based-on-morphological-traits-and-essential-o.pdf
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