Pesticides affecting the diversity of pollinator insects in cocoa plantations (Theobroma cacao L.)
Hasriyanty,
Rosmini,
F Pasaru
et al.
Abstract:Pollinating insects play a significant role in the pollination process of cocoa flowers because unpollinated cocoa flowers will fall within 24 hours and fail to develop into fruit and seeds; on the other hand, the presence of pollinators in cacao plants is influenced by cultivation techniques such as the use of pesticides to against pest and disease attacks. This study aims to determine the diversity of pollinating insects in cacao plantations with and without pesticides. The study included field research on c… Show more
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