Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures
For beefsteak and truss tomatoes on the
vine, an average 24-hour temperature of more than
21° C has adverse effects on the setting. Cherry and
snack tomatoes [...] negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day
above 30° C has an immediate effect on pollination.
If the temperature reaches 40° C for one hour,
there [...] 50-55%), the pollen is too dry
and does not stick to the stigma. At high humidity,
the pollen sticks to the stamen and does not fall onto
the stigma. In c