Advance on the study of Megachile rotundata and its application in China.
Author of the article:LIU Chen-Xi1; QING Yu-Chuan1; CHEN Hong-Yin2; SONG Dun-Lun1
Author's Workplace:(1. College of Agronomy and Biotechnology; China Agricultural University; Beijing;100094 China; 2. Insititute Biology Control; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences;Benjing 100081 China);
Key Words:Megachile rotundata Fabricius; pollination; diapause; breeding;
Abstract:It is indispensable to apply Megachile rotundata Fabricius to pollinate alfalfa. The biology of alfalfa leafcutter bee and related environment factors are decribed. The environment factors affecting afalfa leafcutter bee pollination and diapause, d