Author: Ke X, Zhang W, Zhang H, Xu D, Jiang Z
Language: Chinese
Year of publication: 1987
Number of pages: 3
Type of publication: Paper
Journal: Journal of the Fujian Agricultural College
Edition: 16 (2)
Pages in original publication: 169 - 171
Publication location: undefined
Country: China
Region: 4300

Seed production by lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) plants caged with honeybees was 31.3% higher than that of plants caged without honeybees, and 22.2% higher than on control plants.  the introduction of honeybee colonies to flowering lotuscrops is therefore recommended.