For such a minor crop, the pollination of berseem is quite well established. Chowdhury et al. They stated that wind was an important pollinating agent but presented no data to support this statement. The reports leave little doubt that insect pollination is absolutely necessary for profitable seed production. Narayanan et al.
Honey bees are the primary pollinators of berseem.
There are no recommendations on the use of insect pollinators on berseem. Considering its flowering characteristics, the absolute necessity of bees in its pollination, and the time of year it blooms, the equivalent of two to four bees per square yard should be sufficient to set a maximum crop of seed. Genet. and Plant Breed. Indian Bee Jour.