Abstract

T he pollination events in Nigella sativa Family: Ranunculaceae; common name: black cumin ; significant plant species for therapeutic uses and possessing spice yielding property ) has been studied in relation to f loral morphology, con sequences of pol lination types on reproductive parameters, types of visitors ( Apis dorsata Fabr. – honeybees; Coccinella transversalis Fabr. - lady bug, Danaux plexippus L. - butterfly and Colletes succinctus L. - wasp) and flower color change s from bud to blooming stage . Honeybees are the predominant pollinators . P ollination is of ‘generalized type’. Th e study has provided insight on the effective mode of pollination in the species maximizing seed yield.

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