Insect pollination of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in Sri Lanka
1985
Wickramaratne, M.R.T. | Vitarana, S.I. (Tea Research Institute, Talawakele (Sri Lanka))
Many different types of insect frequented the seed garden throughout the year. Diptera were the most numerous and were found to be efficient pollinators of tea flowers. Bees were also effective pollinators but were only present seasonally and in smaller numbers. Lack of pollinating insects is not likely to be a major factor limiting seed set of tea in Sri Lanka
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