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VOL. 9, ISSUE 7 (2024)
Diversity and ecological role of pollinating insects in agricultural systems in Kokrajhar, Assam
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Danswrang Basumatary
Abstract
Pollination is an essential ecological process that significantly
enhances the yield of numerous food crops. This process largely relies on
animal pollinators, with insects comprising a major portion. Pollinators play
the most crucial ecological role in sustaining the world's plant diversity,
associated organisms, and a significant portion of global agriculture. The East
Himalaya region is recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot due to its vast
richness in biodiversity. In this study, the diversity of insect pollinators
associated with various crops in the agricultural fields of Kokrajhar district,
a predominantly farming district in Assam that supports the livelihood of many
residents was assessed and analyzed. Intensive searches for pollinators were
conducted in the crop fields, and specimens were captured using sweep nets,
hand-picking, and sticky traps for proper identification. Lepidopterans were
the most diverse group, followed by Hymenopterans, while Dipterans and
Coleopterans exhibited lower diversity. The foraging activity of hoverflies and
bees peaked in the morning and afternoon, whereas butterflies were most active
in the afternoon.
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Pages:98-102
How to cite this article:
Danswrang Basumatary "Diversity and ecological role of pollinating insects in agricultural systems in Kokrajhar, Assam". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 7, 2024, Pages 98-102
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