Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Current Science
Volume
51
Issue
4
Publication Date
2-20-1982
First Page
168
Last Page
172
Abstract
The role of thrips in pollination has been discussed in terms of the adaptive significance of the pollinator and the flower, with emphasis on some Compositae. Species packing, species dominance and succession as well as population build-up of thrips in flowers enable inter-and intraspecific competitions resulting in migration enhancing the possibilities for cross-pollination. Pollen carrying efficiency of adult and larval thrips in terms of the pollen load has also been indicated for several species of thrips.
Recommended Citation
Ananthakrishnan, T N., "Thrips and Pollination Biology" (1982). A. Paper 183.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bee_lab_a/183