A quantitative survey of the blueberry (Vacciniumspp.) culturable nectar microbiome: variation between cultivars, locations, and farm management approaches

Abstract Microbes in floral nectar can impact both their host plants and floral visitors, yet little is known about the nectar microbiome of most pollinator-dependent crops. In this study, we examined the abundance and composition of the fungi and bacteria inhabiting Vaccinium spp. nectar, as well a... View More