Role of Pollinator Diversity in Plant Reproductive Success in Kuwait
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https://doi.org/10.47672/ejb.2505Keywords:
Pollinator, Diversity, Plant, Reproductive SuccessAbstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the role of pollinator diversity in plant reproductive success in Kuwait.
Materials and Methods: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study found that pollinator diversity plays a crucial role in enhancing plant reproductive success by increasing the quantity and quality of pollination services. A diverse range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and birds, improves the likelihood of cross-pollination, which is essential for genetic diversity in plants. Studies have shown that plants receiving visits from multiple pollinator species tend to produce more seeds and fruits compared to those reliant on a single pollinator. This diversity also provides resilience against environmental changes, as different pollinators may be active under varying conditions. Furthermore, the presence of diverse pollinators helps buffer against the decline of any single pollinator species, ensuring continued plant reproduction.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Ecosystem services theory, niche complementarity theory and mutualism theory may be used to anchor future studies on the role of pollinator diversity in plant reproductive success in Kuwait. Farmers should adopt practices that promote pollinator diversity, such as planting a mix of flowering crops and cover crops that bloom at different times throughout the growing season. Governments should prioritize the development and enforcement of policies that promote the conservation of pollinator habitats.
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