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<p>One of the most significant fruit harvests in India is litchi (<i>Litchi chinensis</i>), which is prized for both its rich nutritional value and its delicious flavor. Since the degree of cross-pollination affects both fruit yield and quality, pollination is an essential activity in a&#xa0;litchi production system. Litchi being predominantly a&#xa0;cross-pollinated crop is highly dependent on the activity and efficiency of pollinators for yield. Insect visitors in litchi orchards include members from Hymenoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera, and Coleoptera. However, the <i>Apis</i> species of Hymenoptera are the main visitors. Honey bees play a&#xa0;major role in the degree of cross-pollination and improved fruit set in litchi. In addition to improving yield, pollinators are known to influence fruit set and fruit quality and increase biodiversity. Even within the same tree, however, there are noticeable differences in fruit weight due to pollination dynamics. Regrettably, climate change and other environmental stressors are causing a&#xa0;sharp drop in the pollinator population. The production of litchi is seriously threatened by this worrying trend, which could reduce yields to half of what is possible. The present study aimed to investigate the influence of pollinators and pollinizers on fruit set, yield, and quality in litchi. To protect litchi cultivation in the future, these issues must be addressed through conservation measures and sustainable practices.</p>

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Unlocking the Potential of Pollinators and Pollinizer for Improved Yield and Quality in Litchi

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    2026年4月13日

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  • Vijay Bhimrao Havale,
  • Kiran Raghunath Yadav,
  • Nisha Jangre,
  • Evening Stone Marboh,
  • Alemwati Pongener,
  • Narayan Lal

摘要

One of the most significant fruit harvests in India is litchi (Litchi chinensis), which is prized for both its rich nutritional value and its delicious flavor. Since the degree of cross-pollination affects both fruit yield and quality, pollination is an essential activity in a litchi production system. Litchi being predominantly a cross-pollinated crop is highly dependent on the activity and efficiency of pollinators for yield. Insect visitors in litchi orchards include members from Hymenoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera, and Coleoptera. However, the Apis species of Hymenoptera are the main visitors. Honey bees play a major role in the degree of cross-pollination and improved fruit set in litchi. In addition to improving yield, pollinators are known to influence fruit set and fruit quality and increase biodiversity. Even within the same tree, however, there are noticeable differences in fruit weight due to pollination dynamics. Regrettably, climate change and other environmental stressors are causing a sharp drop in the pollinator population. The production of litchi is seriously threatened by this worrying trend, which could reduce yields to half of what is possible. The present study aimed to investigate the influence of pollinators and pollinizers on fruit set, yield, and quality in litchi. To protect litchi cultivation in the future, these issues must be addressed through conservation measures and sustainable practices.