Marinus J Sommeijer & Aad de Ruijter 2000 220 pages (S710) This is a compilation of 27 papers presented during a meeting held in The Netherlands concerning the use of bumblebees as pollinators of crops in greenhouses. The potential of other pollinator insects for confined pollination was also considered. Papers are grouped according to six topics: Rearing bumblebees for greenhouse pollination; The diversity of suitable bumblebees; The use of other insects for greenhouse pollination; Greenhouse conditions; Insect pollination for the commercial production of some greenhouse crops; and Insect pollination in relation to plant breeding. Experiences from a wide range of countries are presented and 32 colour pictures complete this information-packed and useful text.