Bumblebees in Greenhouses: The Secret Pollination Weapon for Thriving Crops

Authors

  • Maharaj Satwika Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Entomology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • Asritha Ch. Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Entomology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • Burjikindi Madhuri Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Entomology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • Gummudala Yashaswini Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Entomology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • N. M. Ramesha Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India

Abstract

Protected cultivation is the foremost method, helping growers overcome climate challenges and attain the utmost yield. However, pollination continues to be a constraining factor in greenhouse cultivation. Bumblebee pollination is crucial and effective for greenhouse conditions. Bumblebees, with their efficient pollination techniques and adaptability to greenhouse conditions, play a pivotal role in enhancing crop yields and quality. However, it also has some drawbacks to achieve sustainable pollination.

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Published

2024-04-18

Issue

Vol. 8 No. Jun, 2 (2024)

Section

Articles