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- Title
An overview of the pollination interactions between the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and insects in Asia.
- Authors
APPALASAMY, SUGANTHI; ARUMUGAM, NIVAARANI; PASUPULETI, VISWESWARA RAO; SUBRAMANIAM, SREERAMANAN; KUMARAN, JAYARAJ VIJAYA; NOR, MARYANA MOHAMAD; SALAM, MOHAMMED ABDUS
- Abstract
The plant-biotic pollinator interaction is crucial for the survival of both organisms. Insects are recognised as eff ective biotic pollinators. As there are few specifi c studies on the pollination of angiosperms, the emphasis of this review is on understanding the pollination process by reviewing the knowledge of the ginger-insect pollinator interaction in Asia. Currently the plant-pollinator interaction of only 5% of Asian species of Zingiberaceae is evaluated. Previous studies indicate that bees, such as, halictid and blue-banded bees are, among the many fl oral vistors, the most important pollinators of ginger plants in Asia. Knowledge of non-bee pollinators is still scarce. In order to obtain a more detailed understanding of the interrelationship of the pollinators of ginger plants with the morphology of their flowers, floral scent and geographical factors, further research is needed.
- Subjects
ASIA; POLLINATION; FLOWERING of plants; ZINGIBERACEAE; PLANT morphology; FLORAL morphology; GINGER
- Publication
European Journal of Entomology, 2023, Vol 120, p170
- ISSN
1210-5759
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14411/eje.2023.022