Report of Tetragonula iridipennis pollination on flowering plant Bryophyllum pinnatum in New Delhi, India
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M N Rudra Gouda
Research Scholar, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi - 110 012, India.
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Yogananda M
Research scholar, Division of vegetable sciences, Indian agricultural research institute, New Delhi - 110 012, India.
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Ashwini L M B
Research scholar, Division of genetics and plant breeding, University of Agricultural sciences, Dharwad - 580 005, India.
Keywords:
Molecular, first, report, Tetragonula iridipennis, bryophyllum, pollinator.Abstract
Research was carried out in New Delhi, India, where the discovery of Tetragonula iridipennis, also known as the Kelulut or Trigona bee, was recorded as a pollinator of Bryophyllum pinnatum (Crassulaceae), commonly referred to as “Mother of Thousands,”. T. iridipennis has not been previously reported as a pollinator of B. pinnatum, a succulent plant known for its distinctive method of vegetative propagation. This finding presents a unique addition to the study of pollination ecology, demonstrating the adaptability of these bees in supporting the reproduction of a plant species, which has not been previously documented. The research also emphasises the significance of comprehending the interactions between bees and plants, as well as the importance of safeguarding both bee species and bryophyllum plants in their respective ecosystems. The recent discovery of this connection highlights the wide range of hosts that T. iridipennis can infest and its importance in supporting biodiversity and plant reproduction. Additional insights into this distinctive pollination relationship may be obtained through more research, which can further enhance our understanding of the dynamics between pollinators and plants.
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