Insect-Mediated Pollination of Strawberries in an Urban Environment.

ABSTRACT: Pollination services provided by a diversity of pollinators are critical in agriculture because they enhance the yield of many crops. However, few studies have assessed pollination services in urban agricultural systems. We performed flower-visitor observations and pollination experiments on strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) in an urban area near Paris, France, in order to assess the effects of (i) insect-mediated pollination service and (ii) potential pollination deficit on fruit set, seed set, and fruit quality (size, weight, and malformation). Flower-visitor observations revealed that the pollinator community solely comprised unmanaged pollinators, despite the presence of beehives in the surrounding landscape. Based on the pollination experiments, we found that the pollination s

SUBMITTER: Blareau E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10671972 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature