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Synergistic effect of honeybees and wild floral visitors in promoting sweet cherry fruit set in central Chile.

Camila B García1, Pablo Díaz-Siefer2, Cecilia Smith-Ramírez3,4,5

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Wild insects and honeybees (Apis mellifera) together significantly boost sweet cherry fruit set in Chile. This interaction highlights the importance of diverse pollinators for sustainable agriculture and improved crop yields.

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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Entomology
  • Agriculture

Background:

  • Wild insects play a crucial role in pollinating crops like sweet cherries (Prunus avium) within agroecosystems.
  • The contribution of wild pollinators to crop yield in Chile is not well understood, with farmers primarily relying on managed bees (Apis mellifera, Bombus terrestris).
  • This study investigates the impact of various floral visitors on sweet cherry fruit set in Chile's Mediterranean climate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the pollination efficacy of wild insects, Apis mellifera, and Bombus terrestris on sweet cherry fruit set.
  • To understand the synergistic effects of different pollinator groups on crop yield.
  • To provide insights for sustainable agricultural practices in Chile.

Main Methods:

  • A Linear Mixed Model was employed to analyze the relationship between floral visitor visitation rates and fruit set.
Ecological intensification
Ecosystem services
  • Visitation rates of Apis mellifera, wild insects, and Bombus terrestris were used as fixed factors.
  • Orchard location was included as a random factor in the model.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 24 floral visitor species were identified.
    • Apis mellifera was the most abundant visitor, followed by wild insects and Bombus terrestris.
    • The interaction between honeybees and wild insects significantly increased fruit set; individual visits from B. terrestris or A. mellifera alone did not show a significant effect.

    Conclusions:

    • Wild insects contribute to sweet cherry fruit set in Chilean ecosystems, supplementing pollination by Apis mellifera.
    • Promoting the presence of wild pollinators is essential for enhancing crop pollination and advancing sustainable agriculture.
    • The findings underscore the value of integrated approaches to pollination management.