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Flower morphophysiology of selected Lamiaceae species in relation to pollinator attraction

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2011
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Mačukanović-Jocić, Marina
Dajić-Stevanović, Zora
Mladenović, Mića
Jocić, Gojko
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Abstract
The floral biology and attractiveness of five Lamiaceae species, namely Hyssopus officinalis, Lavandula officinalis, Melissa officinalis, Salvia officinalis and Salvia sclarea, were studied by correlating morphological characteristics of flower and nectar production with pollinator visits, especially with reference to honey bee forage preferences. Although these species are cultivated for medicinal purposes, they also represent a significant source of pollen and nectar for honey production, so the investigation aimed to estimate their melliferousness and significance for bee pasture. Pollinator observation indicated the visitation of seven species of Hymenoptera, three species of Diptera and two species of day flying Lepidoptera. The honey bee (Apis mellifera) was the most abundant pollinator, and the major elements of attractiveness were flower scent and colour, followed by the shape and size of the corolla and to a lesser extent nectar abundance. Corolla tube length and number of ope...n flowers per whorl were of little significance. According to all analyzed flower characteristics and observation of pollinator behaviour and visits, the most attractive plants were H. officinalis, S. officinalis and L. officinalis, whilst M. officinalis was the least attractive and S. sclarea completely unattractive to all recorded pollinators except for Xylocopa violacea.

Keywords:
Lamiaceae / honey bee / pollination / nectar production / flower morphology
Source:
Journal of Apicultural Research, 2011, 50, 2, 89-101
Publisher:
  • Int Bee Research Assoc, Cardiff
Funding / projects:
  • Improvement and development of hygienic and technological procedures in production of animal originating foodstuffs with the aim of producing high-quality and safe products competetive on the global market (RS-46009)

DOI: 10.3896/IBRA.1.50.2.01

ISSN: 0021-8839

WoS: 000289718700001

Scopus: 2-s2.0-79956142899
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http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2731
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