Research Result :

Wild-bee greatly contributes to persimmon pollination resulting in labor-saving cultivation

In the cultivation of fruit trees and fruit vegetables that require pollination, artificial pollination and honeybee hives are being introduced to stabilize production. On the other hand, wild insects are also known to be useful for pollination. However, as many of the details are unclear, they have not been fully utilized. In March 2022, NARO developed a survey method and published as "Enhanced Revision of the Pollinating Insect Survey Manual to Help Pollinate Fruit Trees and Fruit Vegetables," which is available to producers. Through a series of surveys and studies, the pollinating insect fauna of persimmon nationwide was revealed for the first time, and the role played by wild bees was elucidated.

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