ABSTRACT

In spite of being autogamous, cleistogamous, and self-pollinating plants, soybeans have been reported to benefit from insect pollination. It is the main source of protein and oil in the world. Natural cross-pollination in soybeans is very low. A wide variety of insects visit soybean flowers for nectar and pollen. Soybeans are partially dependent on insect pollination. Insect pollination has shown higher soybean yields when bees were introduced in the field for pollination purposes.