The Foraging Behaviour and Value of Pollination by
Honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) in Linseed

Studies were carried out to see the foraging behaviour and role of pollination by honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) in Linseed, Linum usitatissimum L. Foragers visited the crop between 07.00 -15.00 h with most intense visitation between 11.00 -12.00 h (19.49/ flower/10 minutes) resulting, maximum yield, 1000 grain weight and germination percentage of 485.98 Kg/acre, 7.085 gms and 96.51 per cent, respectively. Thus seed pollinated by honeybees was found to be of good quality and quantity.