Offered Papers Theme A: Efficient Production from Grassland
Description
Grown on an area of about 200Kha annually, Egyptian clover (berseem) is the most important winter forage crop of Punjab. Its seed production is erratic due to several factors, including high temperature during flowering, which may affect pollen viability and the role of insect pollinators. Hence, berseem seed production is an entomological problem as much as a botanical one. We studied pollen viability under open and caged conditions, and the role of honeybees in seed setting.
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Pollen Viability and Seed Setting in Egyptian Clover Under Open and Caged Conditions
Grown on an area of about 200Kha annually, Egyptian clover (berseem) is the most important winter forage crop of Punjab. Its seed production is erratic due to several factors, including high temperature during flowering, which may affect pollen viability and the role of insect pollinators. Hence, berseem seed production is an entomological problem as much as a botanical one. We studied pollen viability under open and caged conditions, and the role of honeybees in seed setting.
