Scientists from the University of California, USA, found that the decrease in the number of pollinator insects on coffee trees may lead to a decrease in the yield of coffee trees. Most likely, this process is associated with climate change. Research results published In Science magazine.
Declining yields threaten not only coffee trees but also cocoa, mangoes and watermelons. Climate change and poor farming practices have led to a significant decline in the number of pollinating insects. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male part of a plant to the female part, resulting in fertilization and seed production.
Regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, northern South America, and Southeast Asia have been found to grow crops whose yields depend directly on pollination. Coffee, cocoa, watermelon and mangoes play an important role in both the local economy and global trade. In some cases, these plants can be pollinated by hand, but this will require a lot of labor and money.
Contract pollination services are available, the researchers noted. To implement it, you need to invite a beekeeper to the plantation, who will bring the required number of insects. Scientists hope this will mitigate the effects of climate change and reduce the risk to future production and trade.
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