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Honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) pollination enhances the yield and flavor quality of kiwifruit.
Ji, Quanzhi; Wang, Xue; Huang, Ting; Wang, Xinyu; Zhao, Yazhou.
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  • Ji Q; College of Bee Science and Biomedicine, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
  • Wang X; State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.
  • Huang T; State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.
  • Wang X; State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.
  • Zhao Y; State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.
Arch Insect Biochem Physiol ; 116(4): e22139, 2024 Aug.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39106355
ABSTRACT
Pollination is essential for achieving high yields and enhancing the quality of kiwifruit cultivation, both of which significantly influence growers' interests and consumers' preferences. However, compared to studies on yield, there are fewer studies exploring the impact of pollination methods on the flavor of kiwifruit Actinidia chinensis Planchon. This study examined the effects of bee (Apis mellifera L.) pollination and artificial pollination on the yield and flavor of kiwifruit in the main producing areas of China. Compared with those pollinated artificially, bee-pollinated kiwifruit exhibited a greater fruit set rate, heavier fruit weight, and greater number of seeds. Notably, the number of seeds was positively correlated with fruit weight in bee-pollinated kiwifruit, whereas no such correlation was detected in artificially pollinated fruit. Bee pollination not only enhanced the yield but also improved the flavor of kiwifruit. Specifically, bee-pollinated kiwifruit contained higher levels of sucrose and lower concentrations of glucose and fructose, while the acid content was less affected by pollination methods. Furthermore, significant differences were observed in the volatile organic compound (VOC) levels in kiwifruit subjected to different pollination treatments, with bee-pollinated fruit exhibiting a superior flavor. Our findings provide new insights into the beneficial role of bee pollination in enhancing kiwifruit yield and quality, underscoring the crucial importance of bees in kiwifruit pollination.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Actinidia / Polinización / Frutas Límite: Animals País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Arch Insect Biochem Physiol Asunto de la revista: BIOLOGIA / BIOQUIMICA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: China Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Actinidia / Polinización / Frutas Límite: Animals País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Arch Insect Biochem Physiol Asunto de la revista: BIOLOGIA / BIOQUIMICA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: China Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos