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Evaluating the role of insect pollinators in the viability of true seeds of shallot in tropical agroecosystems

Cilt: 48 Sayı: 3 16 Ekim 2024
  • Otto Endarto
  • Dwi Adi Sunarto
  • Nurindah Nurindah *
  • Bambang Tri Raharjo
  • Hagus Tarno
  • Aminudin Afandhi
  • Sujak Sujak
  • Susi Wuryantini
  • Rosichon Ubaidillah
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Evaluating the role of insect pollinators in the viability of true seeds of shallot in tropical agroecosystems

Abstract

Pollen transfer in tropical agroecosystems to increase seed production has received limited research, notably on shallot pollination and insect pollinators. This study evaluated how insect pollinators optimize shallot seed production in tropical agroecosystems, i.e. Batu and Malang Districts in Indonesia. This study was conducted from June to October in 2023. We examined pollinator diversity, foraging behavior, and the effectiveness of dominating insect pollinators during umbel flower anthesis, as well as visiting insect foraging and visiting patterns. We assessed pollinator effectiveness by comparing visitation rates under four treatments. A total of 21 insect species belonging to three orders visited the shallot flowers, of which 14 species have the potential to act as pollinators. Apis cerana Fabricius, 1793 (Hymenoptera: Apidae) and Lucilia sericata (Meigen, 1826) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) emerged as potentially effective pollinators. Air temperature significantly influenced pollinator activity in visiting anthesis umbels. Evaluations of pollinator efficiency showed that A. cerana was more efficient than L. sericata in promoting the production of true shallot seed and has a significant role in ensuring high-quality pollination. This highlights the necessity of comprehending the specialized contributions of pollinators for shallot seed production.

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Destekleyen Kurum

Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education Agency (LPDP)

Proje Numarası

Contract Number: B-846/II.7.5/FR.06/5/2023 and B-861/111.11/FR.06/5/2023Otto

Teşekkür

We express our sincere gratitude to the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) for their generous financial support through the 2023-2024 grant, which made this research possible. Our heartfelt appreciation extends to all individuals and organizations who contributed significantly to this study's success, including field assistants, laboratory staff, and colleagues who provided invaluable support during data collection and analysis. We also thank the local farmers for granting access to their shallot fields.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Tarımda Entomoloji

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

16 Ekim 2024

Yayımlanma Tarihi

16 Ekim 2024

Gönderilme Tarihi

29 Mayıs 2024

Kabul Tarihi

4 Ekim 2024

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2024 Cilt: 48 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Endarto, O., Sunarto, D. A., Nurindah, N., Raharjo, B. T., Tarno, H., Afandhi, A., Sujak, S., Wuryantini, S., & Ubaidillah, R. (2024). Evaluating the role of insect pollinators in the viability of true seeds of shallot in tropical agroecosystems. Turkish Journal of Entomology, 48(3), 305-317. https://doi.org/10.16970/entoted.1490619