Method and apparatus for enhancing the pollination of alfalfa

Details Method and apparatus for enhancing the pollination of alfalfa Method and apparatus for enhancing the pollination of alfalfa

1985-07-12

1987-02-24

Feyrer, James R.

Plant husbandry

Pollination aids

47 2, 244136, 432222, A01G 1306, F24H 304

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046446834

ABSTRACT:
Pollination of alfalfa enhanced by flying a helicopter over a field of alfalfa with propane burners mounted on the helicopter and directed to heat air in vicinity of alfalfa blossoms. Heat causes blossoms to open and agitation by downdraft enhances spread of pollen through field to increase pollination and seed yield.

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