posted on 2024-02-13, 13:38authored byGloria DeGrandi-Hoffman
Developed by Gloria DeGrandi-Hoffman et al. A computer-based model simulating the interactions of weather, bloom and honey bee foraging activity that culminate in 'Delicious' apple fruit-set. The model predicts the percentage of blossoms setting fruit based upon weather conditions, orchard design, tree characteistics, and honey bee colonies per hectare. Now available in a complete archive (.ZIP file).