Guwahati, May 26 -- Researchers at Nagaland University have made a significant discovery, identifying a stingless bee species that can dramatically boost agricultural yield through pollination.

The identified species, Tetragonula iridipennis Smith and Lepidotrigona arcifera Cockerell, have shown remarkable potential.

This groundbreaking research, led by Avinash Chauhan, Scientist and Principal Investigator (AICRP Honeybees & Pollinators) at the Department of Entomology, is paving the way for more profitable and sustainable farming practices in the Northeast and beyond.

Chauhan's team's findings have been published in several reputed, peer-reviewed journals, including the International Journal of Farm Sciences.

"The research outcomes o...