Role of insect pollinators in seed yield of coriander (Coriandrum sativum l.) and their electroantennogram response to crop volatiles

Environmental contamination and the excessive use of inorganic fertilizers resulting in stagnant yields of field crops which necessitate the utilization of combined fertilization approach under changing climatic conditions. Current study was aimed to clarify the influence of several fertilizer sources (chemical, organic, organomineral fertilizers) on yield and quality of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.). The results revealed that the fertilizer sources significantly affected the yield of coriander cultivars. The absence of “Year x Variety x Fertilizer Type” interactions for any of the noted parameters signaled that the detected “Variety x Fertilizer Type” interactions were constant regardless of the year factor. The recorded values of traits according to fertilizer sources different for the plant height from 61.85 to 69.67 cm, number of branches from 5.98 to 7.71 (piece/plant), number of umbels per the main umbel from 5.62 to 7.18 pieces, seed yield from 1.06 to 1.66 t/ha, the biological yield from 4.29 to 5.70 t ha−1, harvest index from 25.29 to 29.41%, essential oil ratio from 0.29 to 0.33%, and essential oil yield from 3.1 to 5.6 L ha−1. Erbaa variety was observed to be superior over the rest of the varieties producing the maximum values of 6.5 L ha−1 of essential oil, 0.36% essential oil content, 30.9% harvest index, 1.81 t/ha seed yield, and 5.9 t ha−1 biological yield with the treatment of chemical fertilizers.

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The role of insect pollinators in avocado production: A global review

Journal of Applied Entomology ◽

10.1111/jen.12869 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Keira Dymond ◽

Juan L. Celis‐Diez ◽

Simon G. Potts ◽

Brad G. Howlett ◽

Bryony K. Willcox ◽

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Keyword(s):

Insect Pollinators

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Chemopreventive role of Coriandrum sativum against gentamicin-induced renal histopathological damage in rats

Interdisciplinary Toxicology ◽

10.1515/intox-2015-0015 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 99-102 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Abhijeet Lakhera ◽

Aditya Ganeshpurkar ◽

Divya Bansal ◽

Nazneen Dubey

Keyword(s):

Acute Toxicity ◽

Natural Antioxidants ◽

Positive Control ◽

Coriandrum Sativum ◽

Drug Induced ◽

Common Causes ◽

Histopathological Studies ◽

Oecd Guideline ◽

Important Medicinal Plant

Abstract Drug induced nephrotoxicity is one of the most common causes of renal failure. Gentamicin belongs to aminoglycosides, which elicit nephrotoxic potential. Natural antioxidants from plants demonstrate a number of biotherapeutic activities. Coriander is an important medicinal plant known for its hepatoprotective, diuretic, carminative, digestive and antihelminthic potential. This study was designed to investigate whether the extract of Coriandrum sativum ameliorates the nephrotoxicity induced by gentamicin in rats. Dried coriander powder was coarsely grinded and subjected to defatting by petroleum ether and further with ethyl acetate. The extract was filtered and subjected to phytochemical and phytoanalytical studies. Acute toxicity in Wistar rats was determined by the OECD Guideline (423). Animals were divided into four groups. The first group served as positive control, while the second group was toxic control (gentamicin treated). The third and fourth group were treated with the extract (200 and 400 mg/kg gentamicin). After 8 days, the animals were sacrificed and biochemical and histopathological studies were carried out. Phytochemical screening of the extract demonstrated Coriandrum sativum to be rich in flavonoids, polyphenolics and alkaloids. Results of acute toxicity suggested the use of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg for Coriandrum sativum in the study. Coriandrum sativum extract at the dose of 400 mg/kg significantly (p<0.01) decreased creatinine levels in the animals, along with a decrease in serum urea and blood urea nitrogen. Treatment with Coriandrum sativum extract ameliorated renal histological lesions. It is concluded that Coriandrum sativum is a potential source of nephroprotective phytochemical activity, with flavonoids and polyphenols as the major components.

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FERTILITY COMPONENTS IN A FABA BEAN LINE NEAR-ISOGENIC FOR MALE STERILITY

Canadian Journal of Plant Science ◽

10.4141/cjps86-037 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 66 (2) ◽

pp. 235-239 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

G. DUC ◽

G. G. ROWLAND ◽

J. PICARD

Keyword(s):

Male Sterility ◽

Vicia Faba ◽

Seed Yield ◽

Faba Bean ◽

Yield Components ◽

Male Sterile ◽

Potential Yield ◽

Insect Pollinator ◽

Insect Pollinators ◽

Vicia Faba L

A near-isogenic faba bean (Vicia faba L.) line, segregating in a 1:1 ratio of male-fertile to male-sterile plants, was used to study the importance of insect pollinators on ovule fertilization and yield components of the first five flowering nodes. The fertilization of ovules from open-pollinated plants at the higher insect pollinator site of Dijon, France was 83%, as compared with 50% at the lower insect pollinator activity site of Saskatoon, Canada. No significant differences in total fertilized ovules were found between male-fertile and male-sterile plants at Dijon, but male-fertile plants at Saskatoon had significantly more fertilized ovules than male-sterile plants. Seed production on the first five flowering nodes was significantly greater at Saskatoon. Thus, while insect pollinators are important in determining the potential yield of a faba bean plant, other factors, such as environment, determine the ultimate yield.Key words: Vicia faba, ovule fertilization, seed yield, faba bean, male sterility

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The role of flowering plants, Hibiscus sabdariffa and Crotalaria juncea in coffee ecosystem to diversity of insect pollinators and coffee fruit set

10.1063/1.5054431 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Annisa Indah Setyawati ◽

Supriyadi ◽

Pardono ◽

Retno Wijayanti ◽

Retno Bandriyati Arni Putri

Keyword(s):

Fruit Set ◽

Flowering Plants ◽

Hibiscus Sabdariffa ◽

Crotalaria Juncea ◽

Insect Pollinators

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Bee fauna potential visitors of coriander flowers Coriandrum sativum L. (Apiaceae) in the Mitidja area (Algeria)

Journal of Apicultural Science ◽

10.2478/jas-2013-0017 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 57 (2) ◽

pp. 59-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Leila Bendifallah ◽

Kamel Louadi ◽

Salaheddin Doumandji

Keyword(s):

Apis Mellifera ◽

North Africa ◽

Abundant Species ◽

Coriandrum Sativum ◽

Insect Fauna ◽

Western Asia ◽

Insect Pollinators ◽

Mediterranean Plant

Abstract Coriander Coriandrum sativum L. (Apiaceae) is a year-round condiment and aromatic Mediterranean plant. It is cultivated in several countries in North Africa, in Europe, and Western Asia. In the El Harrach area of Algiers, the insect fauna visiting crop flowers includes Diptera (Syrphidae), Coleoptera, and Hymenoptera such as Chrysididae, Vespoidea, and Apoidea (Bees). The latter super-family comprises the majority of insect pollinators. Visiting bees belong to four families: Apidae, Andrenidae, Halictidae, and Colletidae. The main visitors are honeybees and six species of Andrenidae: Andrena flavipes, Andrena thoracica, Andrena lagopus, Andrena bimaculata, Andrena discors, and Andrena cinerea elliptica. The three species Andrena lagopus, Andrena bimaculata, and Andrena cinerea elliptica have 100% pollinating visits while Apis mellifera has only 63%. Andrena cinerea elliptica is the most frequent and the most abundant species.

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PERANAN TUMBUHAN LIAR DALAM KONSERVASI SERANGGA PENYERBUK ORDO HYMENOPTERA

Jurnal Teknologi Lingkungan ◽

10.29122/jtl.v10i2.1492 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 195

Author(s):

Erniwati Erniwati ◽

Sih Kahono

Keyword(s):

Flowering Time ◽

Food Resources ◽

Wild Plants ◽

Cultivated Plants ◽

Applied Study ◽

Insect Pollinators ◽

Cultivated Plant ◽

Dry Seasons

The role of the wild plants in relation to the conservation of the Indonesian insectpollinators was studied at several areas of Java. Three of direct observationmethods were applied: study of biodiversity and observation on the wild flowersand the insect pollinators as well, and the behaviour of the insects. The flowersof wild plants were relatively smaller and paler in colour, however they were moreattractive to insect pollinators than cultivated plants. Flowering time of the wildplants was mostly during wet seasons, contrary to that of the cultivated plantswhich was mostly during dry seasons. Our observation indicated that these wildplants are the food resources of insect pollinators during wet seasons. Observationdata support the importance of wild plants to supply food to insect pollinatorsduring wet seasons. Management of wild and cultivated plant environments isnecessary to conserve insect pollinators.

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