Comparative evaluation of some pollinating methods on onion seed and subsequent bulb production [in Bangladesh]

A study was undertaken for the comparative evaluation of different pollinating methods on onion seed and the effect on subsequent bulb production. Caged blowfly (Calliphora sp.), caged bee (Apis cerana indica L.) and open pollination along with a control were considered as treatments. Of all the see...

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Published inBangladesh journal of botany Vol. 20; no. 2
Main Authors Alam, M.Z, Alam, M.B, Quadir, M.A. (Institute of Postgraduate Studies in Agriculture, Salna, Gazipur (Bangladesh))
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.12.1991
Subjects
ALLIUM CEPA
APIS CERANA
BANGLADESH
BULBE
BULBO
CALLIPHORA
GRAINE
POLINIZACION
POLLINISATION
SEMILLA
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Summary:A study was undertaken for the comparative evaluation of different pollinating methods on onion seed and the effect on subsequent bulb production. Caged blowfly (Calliphora sp.), caged bee (Apis cerana indica L.) and open pollination along with a control were considered as treatments. Of all the seed yield contributing parameters tested, the caged blowfly pollination was significantly better in comparison to other treatments and was followed by caged bee pollination, open pollination and the control. The effect of insect pollination was manifested in the progeny of onion with improved germination and lesser extent in bulb production.
Bibliography:9325305
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ISSN:0253-5416