Abstract
Production of cross-pollinated crops can be increased considerably in areas where there is a dearth of natural pollinators by brining pollinators like domesticated bees to the crop when it is in bloom. This practice has yielded excellent results and the techniques is widely used in advanced countries to enhance production, particularly of self-sterile crop varieties; and significant investment is made in research in evolving more efficient techniques as well as pollinators.
Keywords
Seed Yield Insect Pollinator Open Plot Insect Pollination Insect Visitor
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