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Assessing pollinator communities of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): Diversity, abundance, and pollination efficacy in Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India
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Priyanka Verma, Monika Jagarwal, Ritul Kachhawa, Ghanshyam Kachhawa
Abstract
This comprehensive study investigated the
diversity, abundance, and pollination efficacy of insect pollinators associated
with Cicer arietinum (chickpea) across six agroecological sites in the
Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India. It is considered the most ecologically
suitable crop with highly nutritional value and economic importance. A total of
11 pollinator species were recorded, with Apis florea emerging as the
most abundant and effective pollinator, followed by Apis dorsata and Campsomeriella
collaris. At the same time, Apis mellifera, Nomia latreille,
and Eristalis tenax were reported as the least abundant (0.5
insects/m2/5 minutes) pollinators. Pollinator community structure showed
site-specific differences in the species composition and was influenced by
local habitat conditions like floral resource availability and climatic
factors. Apis florea showed the highest and Danus chrysippus the
lowest, pollination efficacy. Diversity indices, including Simpson's and
Shannon-Wiener, suggested that chickpea agroecosystems maintained moderately
diverse and functionally significant pollinator communities. The study
highlighted the importance of maintaining overall pollinator diversity and its
conservation for diverse pollinator communities to sustain and enhance chickpea
productivity. The findings of this study have significant implications for
pollinator conservation, agricultural sustainability, and ecosystem function,
emphasizing the need for site-specific management strategies to promote
pollinator health and agroecosystem resilience. Overall, this research
contributed to understanding the complex relationships between pollinators,
crops, and ecosystems.
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Pages:202-207
How to cite this article:
Priyanka Verma, Monika Jagarwal, Ritul Kachhawa, Ghanshyam Kachhawa "Assessing pollinator communities of chickpea (<i>Cicer arietinum</i> L.): Diversity, abundance, and pollination efficacy in Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 7, 2025, Pages 202-207
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