Influence of Bee Scent and other indigenous bee attractants on bee activity and fruiting behaviour of kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa A. Chev.)

Jailyang, Landi; Sharma, N.; Chandel, J. S.; Rana, Vishal; Rana, Kiran; Chauhan, Priyanka

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110869

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“…Furthermore, in a 2‐year study we showed that honeybee visitation rates were positively associated with initial fruit set and sugar content, but not fruit weight (Li et al, 2022). In addition, the effectiveness of NGP on fruit set and quality has also been reported in Guava and kiwifruit in India (Anita et al, 2012; Jailyang et al, 2022). Therefore, we expect that the use of NGP can improve Korla fragrant pear fruit set and quality.…”

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confidence: 85%

“…Synthetic NGP triggers a similar response in honeybees as the naturally produced pheromone (Williams et al, 1981) and it attracts honeybees at a distance of approximately 10 cm (Butler, 1970). Despite this relatively small range, attraction of honeybees to NGP has been observed under field conditions (Schmidt, 1994, 2001; Williams et al, 1981) and honeybee attractants based on NGP have been used to enhance fruit crop pollination in apple (Mayer, Britt, et al, 1989), sweet orange (Malerbo‐Souza et al, 2004), guava (Anita et al, 2012) and kiwifruit (Jailyang et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Despite this relatively small range, attraction of honeybees to NGP has been observed under field conditions (Schmidt, 1994(Schmidt, , 2001Williams et al, 1981) and honeybee attractants based on NGP have been used to enhance fruit crop pollination in apple (Mayer, Britt, et al, 1989), sweet orange (Malerbo-Souza et al, 2004), guava (Anita et al, 2012) and kiwifruit (Jailyang et al, 2022). Korla fragrant pear (Pyrus sinkiangensis Yü) is a local variety of pear which is usually intensively managed with high pesticide inputs and is typically grown in landscapes dominated by Korla fragrant pear orchards in Xinjiang, China.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Synthetic Nasonov gland pheromone enhances abundance and visitation of honeybee, Apis mellifera, in Korla fragrant pear, Pyrus sinkiangensis

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Agri and Forest Entomology

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1. Korla fragrant pear (Pyrus sinkiangensis Yü) depends on cross-pollination by honeybees (Apis mellifera) but may suffer from low honeybee visitation.2. We assessed whether honeybee abundance and visitation frequency are enhanced by using synthetic Nasonov gland pheromone (NGP), which is naturally produced by worker bees to stimulate the aggregation of bees to food resources or nesting sites.3. The response of honeybees to synthetic NGP was firstly assessed using Y-tube olfactometer tests in the laboratory, and subsequently in the field, by placing NGP lures on Korla fragrant pear trees in orchards with and without beehives. Honeybee abundance was assessed using coloured pan traps while honeybee visits were assessed by visual observations on pear flowers. 4. Y-tube olfactometer tests showed a significant preference of honeybees for NGP.

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Synthetic Nasonov gland pheromone enhances abundance and visitation of honeybee, Apis mellifera, in Korla fragrant pear, Pyrus sinkiangensis

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“…Multiple commercial products have also been developed to increase the foraging efficiency of pollinators and ultimately increase fruit yield or reduce cost by replacing hand pollination [ 178 , 179 , 180 , 181 ]. Many of these products consist of a synthetic mixture of chemical attractants, such as floral VOCs, plant sugars, and insect pheromones.…”

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Deciphering Plant-Insect-Microorganism Signals for Sustainable Crop Production

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Agricultural crop productivity relies on the application of chemical pesticides to reduce pest and pathogen damage. However, chemical pesticides also pose a range of ecological, environmental and economic penalties. This includes the development of pesticide resistance by insect pests and pathogens, rendering pesticides less effective. Alternative sustainable crop protection tools should therefore be considered. Semiochemicals are signalling molecules produced by organisms, including plants, microbes, and animals, which cause behavioural or developmental changes in receiving organisms. Manipulating semiochemicals could provide a more sustainable approach to the management of insect pests and pathogens across crops. Here, we review the role of semiochemicals in the interaction between plants, insects and microbes, including examples of how they have been applied to agricultural systems. We highlight future research priorities to be considered for semiochemicals to be credible alternatives to the application of chemical pesticides.

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“…Urban agriculture has become a popular activity in big cities all over the world [5][6][7], especially after experiencing the Covid-19 pandemic [8][9][10].…”

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Morphological Characteristics and Growth Behavior of Ridge Gourd [Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb.] in Tropical Urban Ecosystem

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2022

J.Trop Life Science

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Ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula) is a climbing vegetable that produces edible fruits. Young fruits are harvested at a time when the seed coats have been established, but cotyledons have not yet formed. This study covered morphological characteristics, growth behavior, and cultivation practices suitable for increasing the production of the ridge gourd in urban ecosystems. Results of observation revealed the heart-shaped leaf of the ridge gourd was very uniform, and the leaf surface was flat so that their leaf area could be accurately estimated using leaf length and/or width (R2 > 0.97). Yet, leaf thickness was not a reliable predictor for the leaf area (R2 < 0.34). The length of petioles was not correlated with the leaf blade area. All single leaves, multiple tendrils, an inflorescence of male flowers and/or a single female flower, and a branch could be formed at each stem node. Water content in the leaf blade was lower than in the petiole. This phenomenon is related to water favor loss due to transpiration activity. Nevertheless, the total conserved water within the leaf blade was 6.26 times more than those within the petiole. The process of fruit enlargement followed the Sigmoid curve. The upper end of the curve started to flatten 10 days after the female flower bloomed. Moreover, at the age of 10 days, cotyledon has not yet formed, so it can be used as a guide to determine the harvest time of the gourd ridge fruit. Based on the leaf SPAD value, by the time the fruit began to enlarge, 4-5 leaves at the stem base were instigated to show symptoms of senescence. Ridge gourd fruit fresh weight can be best estimated using the length × diameter of the plants as a predictor. Keywords: Climbing vegetable, Fruit age, Leaf shape, Sigmoid curve, Urban olericulture

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Influence of Bee Scent and other indigenous bee attractants on bee activity and fruiting behaviour of kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa A. Chev.)

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

Synthetic Nasonov gland pheromone enhances abundance and visitation of honeybee, Apis mellifera, in Korla fragrant pear, Pyrus sinkiangensis

Synthetic Nasonov gland pheromone enhances abundance and visitation of honeybee, Apis mellifera, in Korla fragrant pear, Pyrus sinkiangensis

Deciphering Plant-Insect-Microorganism Signals for Sustainable Crop Production

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Behavior of Ridge Gourd [Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb.] in Tropical Urban Ecosystem

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