Q170
Pollination behaviour of Robusta coffee is
A.
Self pollinated
B.
Cross pollinated
AnswerC.
Partially self pollinated
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pollination behavior of Robusta coffee is Cross pollinated.The Robusta coffee plant depends on cross pollination. Robusta requires cross-pollination by wind and insects. The main pollinators of coffee flowers are different kinds of bees. About 6 - 8 weeks after each coffee flower is fertilized, cell division occurs and the coffee fruit remains as a pin head for a period that is dependent upon the climate.