Scholarlink

<p>Tomato, <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>, is an economically important crop in Cameroon and worldwide. Despite the potential for pollinator visits to increase fruit production, little research has been done in the region to assess plant-pollinator relationships in S. <i>lycopersicum.</i> The aim of the study was to evaluate the foraging activity of <i>Xylocopa torrida</i> and determine its impact on <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> yields in Dschang, Cameroon in 2022 and 2023. The investigations focused on two treatments each year. Of 161 flower buds labelled for each year, 101 were covered, 60 intended for the single visit of <i>X. torrida</i>. The foraging activity and pollination efficiency of <i>Xylocopa torrida</i> on fruits and seeds yields were evaluated. Results showed that <i>X. torrida</i> collected pollen and nectar throughout the day, with a daily peak of activity between 12&#xa0;h and 13&#xa0;h. Fruits from the treatment with a single visit from <i>X. torrida</i> were heavier and contained more normal seeds compared to those from the treatment protected from insect visits. Through its pollination efficiency, <i>X. torrida</i> increased fruit mass by 12.71% and the formation of normal seeds by 50.01%. Given the potential of <i>X. torrida</i> and other <i>Xylocopa</i> spp. to improve tomato harvests, it is recommended to protect potential nesting sites like dead wood near farms and to carefully follow pesticide application regimes, including not applying pesticides during the flowering period.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Pollination efficiency of Xylocopa Torrida Westwood, 1838 (Hymenoptera, Apidae) on flowers of Solanum lycopersicum Linnaeus, 1753 (Solanaceae) in Dschang (West-Cameroon)

  • 期刊论文

  • 发表日期：

    2026年1月22日

查看全文
  • Armel Socrate Kameni Ballé,
  • Venceslas Zra Ganava,
  • Georges Tchindebe,
  • Denis Djonwangwé

摘要

Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, is an economically important crop in Cameroon and worldwide. Despite the potential for pollinator visits to increase fruit production, little research has been done in the region to assess plant-pollinator relationships in S. lycopersicum. The aim of the study was to evaluate the foraging activity of Xylocopa torrida and determine its impact on Solanum lycopersicum yields in Dschang, Cameroon in 2022 and 2023. The investigations focused on two treatments each year. Of 161 flower buds labelled for each year, 101 were covered, 60 intended for the single visit of X. torrida. The foraging activity and pollination efficiency of Xylocopa torrida on fruits and seeds yields were evaluated. Results showed that X. torrida collected pollen and nectar throughout the day, with a daily peak of activity between 12 h and 13 h. Fruits from the treatment with a single visit from X. torrida were heavier and contained more normal seeds compared to those from the treatment protected from insect visits. Through its pollination efficiency, X. torrida increased fruit mass by 12.71% and the formation of normal seeds by 50.01%. Given the potential of X. torrida and other Xylocopa spp. to improve tomato harvests, it is recommended to protect potential nesting sites like dead wood near farms and to carefully follow pesticide application regimes, including not applying pesticides during the flowering period.