The African continent harbours many native species with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical
potential. This study reviewed underutilised crops in South Africa to determine their potential …

Measuring the pollination potential of different native bees is helpful in identifying the most
efficient species for their conservation and proper utilization. The current study was carried …

Phalsa, Grewia asiatica is a multi-purpose crop while cross-pollination can significantly
improve its reproductive success. Megachile bees (Megachilidae) are the most important …

Family Megachilidae belongs to cosmopolitan family groups, making nests in the soil, and
mostly prefer pre-existing cavities such as pithy stems, galls, and dead wood for nesting …

Grewia species (Tiliaceae) are medium-size shrub to small tree species and have
multipurpose uses. Their fresh and dry fruits are utilized as food, leaves as forage for …

Grewia lasiocarpa E. Mey. Ex Harv., Malvaceae (forest raisin) is a tropical small tree or shrub
valued for its ecological importance as well as its nutritional, antioxidant, antibacterial, and …

Pongamia pinnata, is an important biodiesel plant in India. The seed is an economic part of
the plant used for extraction of biodiesel. The reproductive biology of P. pinnata is important …

Understanding the diversity of nectar sources in urban honey samples is crucial for
effectively managing honey bee (Apis cerana indica Fabricius, 1978.) colonies and …

The advancement of Lathyrus through genetic enhancement and cultivar development faces
challenges due to limited knowledge about their reproductive biology. Thus, the present …

Grewia flavescens Juss. is an underutilised fruit species found throughout semi-arid and sub-
humid parts of the world including India. For the first time, an attempt was made to study the …