Effect of pollen load, source and mixture on reproduction success of four cultivars of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara and Nakai (cucurbitaceae)

Adjoumani, Koffi; Séverin, Bony Beket; Guillaume, Koffi Kouamé; Bertin, Yao Koffi; Clémence, Kouonon Léonie; Sylvère, Yao Konan; Djè, Y.

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2013.10.007

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“…Because bees are considered to be responsible for successful pollination (Li et al, 2014;Sanchez-Lafuente and Valera, 1999), bee behavior may have a great influence on pollination. Naturally, the activities of bees would be easily affected by environmental conditions (unfavorable weather and temperature) and the color of flowers (Koffi et al, 2013). In addition, pollen from self and crosses could germinate together in the same stigma.…”

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Pollen Sources Influence the Traits of Seed and Seed Oil in Paeonia ostii ‘Feng Dan’

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Niu

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The effects of different pollen sources on fruit and seed characteristics of Paeonia ostii ‘Feng Dan’ were investigated using analysis of three different pollination treatments and pollen sources from fifteen cultivars in two successive years. The results showed that self-pollination decreased fruit setting, the number of seeds per fruit, seed volume, seed and kernel weights, and the linoleic acid (LA) concentration in the seed oil, but increased the concentration of oleic acid (OA) compared with cross-pollination. Among those pollen donors, P. suffruticosa ‘Yinhong Qiaodui’ produced the highest fruit set (87.5%); the lowest fruit set was obtained with P. suffruticosa ‘Mo Run Jue Lun’ (44.33%). The most seeds per fruit were achieved by P. suffruticosa ‘Mochi Jin Hui’. P. suffruticosa ‘Dahong Baozhu’ produced the largest fruit, which contained larger and heaviest seeds. The oil extraction ratio (26% to 31.6%) and the concentration of three major unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) in seed oil also significantly differed among pollen sources. The content of OA, LA, and α-linolenic acid (ALA) ranged from 13.82 to 24.79, 12.09 to 21.84, and 23.50 to 38.64 g/100 g crude oil, respectively. Overall, pollen source has clear effects on seed yield and even on fatty acid (FA) composition of seed oil in tree peony.

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Pollen Sources Influence the Traits of Seed and Seed Oil in Paeonia ostii ‘Feng Dan’

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“…This study identified 9 pollinator species, with stingless bees T. laeviceps exhibiting the highest relative abundance of 34.87%. However, previous research has reported stingless bees ranking second to honey bees for crops like watermelon, chili, and melon (Koffi et al 2013;Putra et al 2014;Tschoeke et al 2015). Pollinator diversity in C. reticulata var.…”

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Effects of meliponiculture Tetragonula laeviceps on pollinator diversity and visitation rate and citrus productivity in West Java, Indonesia

NURDIANSYAH,

Abduh,

Permana

2023

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Nurdiansyah MA, Abduh MY, Permana AD. 2023. Effects of meliponiculture Tetragonula laeviceps on pollinator diversity and visitation rate and citrus productivity in West Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 5757-5763. Citrus reticulata var. Rimau Gerga Lebong (RGL) is a prominent Indonesian citrus variety, yet its global productivity is facing challenges due to decreasing diversity in pollinators. This study aimed to bolster the productivity of C. reticulata var. RGL in Bandung by introducing Tetragonula laeviceps Smith 1857 (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Simultaneously, the study explored the influence of pollinator diversity, foraging behavior, and visitation rates and compared the results with open and wind pollination. Field investigations were conducted to observe the pollination activities of T. laeviceps and eight wild pollinator species, including Apis cerana Fabricius 1793, Ceratina cognata Smith 1879, Xylocopa confusa Pérez 1901, Xylocopa latipes Drury 1773, Vespa affinis Linnaeus 1764, Dolichoderus thoracicus Smith 1860, Papilio demoleus Linnaeus 1758, and Catopsilia pyrantel Linnaeus 1758. T. laeviceps exhibited the highest relative abundance (34.87%) and an average time spent of 72.11 seconds per flower. Visitation rates were highest during noon (10:00 to 13:00) at 0.31 pollinators/hour/flower, influenced by temperature, relative humidity, and light intensity. The phenological stages of C. reticulata var. RGL spanned 240 days. Fruit set, fruit weight, and estimated citrus productivity were significantly higher in T. laeviceps and open pollination compared to wind pollination. This study highlights the suitability of T. laeviceps as an effective pollinator for C. reticulata var. RGL. The findings have implications for the conservation and management of pollinator populations to ensure sustainable citrus production in the declining global diversity.

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Pollen biology and plant productivity: A review

Maiti

González‐Rodríguez

Ojha

2016

Autoecology and Ecophysiology of Woody Shrubs and Trees

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Effect of pollen load, source and mixture on reproduction success of four cultivars of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara and Nakai (cucurbitaceae)

Cited by 4 publications

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Pollen Sources Influence the Traits of Seed and Seed Oil in Paeonia ostii ‘Feng Dan’

Pollen Sources Influence the Traits of Seed and Seed Oil in Paeonia ostii ‘Feng Dan’

Effects of meliponiculture Tetragonula laeviceps on pollinator diversity and visitation rate and citrus productivity in West Java, Indonesia

Pollen biology and plant productivity: A review

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