ACTA AGRICULTURAE BOREALI-SINICA ›› 1996, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (4): 126-128. doi: 10.3321/j.issn:1000-7091.1996.04.026

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A Study on Osima excavata Alfken as a Pollinator of Broccoli

Jiang Ligang, Jian Yuancai   

  1. Beijing Vegetable Research Center, 100081
  • Received:1995-07-18 Published:1996-12-28

Abstract: This is the initial report on Osima excavata Alfken as a pollinator of crucifer crops. The result of the test demonstrated that one Osima excavata Alfken could visit about 4,000 flowers and set up 3.5 pollen pellet cells per day. Osima excavata Alfken as a pollinator could increase the production of broccoli seeds by 4 to 5 times.

Key words: Osima excavata Alfken, Broccoli, Pollination

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Jiang Ligang, Jian Yuancai. A Study on Osima excavata Alfken as a Pollinator of Broccoli[J]. ACTA AGRICULTURAE BOREALI-SINICA, 1996, 11(4): 126-128. doi: 10.3321/j.issn:1000-7091.1996.04.026.

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