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Nagaland University Researchers Identify Stingless Bee Species To Increase Agricultural Yield
Kashmir Observer
|MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE
Researchers at Nagaland University have identified stingless bee species that can be used to increase quality and quantity of agricultural yield through pollination, according to officials.
The stingless bee species identified are Tetragonula iridipennis Smith and Lepidotrigona arcifera Cockerell.
The research has been published in several reputed, peer-reviewed journals, including International Journal of Farm Sciences.
According to Avinash Chauhan, Scientist and Principal Investigator (AICRP Honeybees and Pollinators), Department of Entomology, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University.
"Stingless bees could be used for pollination without fear of being stung. They are known for their popular medicinal honey and pollination potential, which paves the way formulation of crop pollination calendars to benefit all stakeholders. The honey produced by the bees during the experiments also provided extra income besides good crop production," he said.
This story is from the MAY 28, 2025 ISSUE edition of Kashmir Observer.
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