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 [...] strength of plants, and environmental
conditions all play an important role. It is crucial to recognize the direct and longer-term impact of hot
climate [...] 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