M. Yaqoob

Diversity and relative abundance of insect pollinators of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) in North Kashmir, India

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), one of the earliest domesticated vegetables, is a highly cross-pollinated crop that depends on insect-mediated pollination for optimal fruit set and yield. Understanding the diversity of its pollinators is therefore vital for sustainable crop production and ecological balance. Field obser...