Pollination Efficiency of the Indian Bee, Apis cerana indica Fab. in Bitter Gourd in Tamil Nadu, India

Cucurbits are cross-pollinated vegetables that rely on insect pollination for their reproduction and yield. Bitter gourd is a major cucurbitaceous plant widely cultivated in India. Though affected by several pests and diseases, the yield of bitter melon varies widely due to a pollination gap. Sting...

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Published in:	Sociobiology
Main Authors:	YOGAPRIYA ADAIKKAN, B. Usharani, K. Suresh
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana 2025-10-01
Subjects:	Apis cerana indica beekeeping crop pollination yield increase
Online Access:	http://periodicos.uefs.br/index.php/sociobiology/article/view/11385