Pollinators of Allanblackia Stuhlmannii (Engl.), Mkani Fat an Endemic Tree in Eastern Usambara Mountains, Tanzania

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dc.creatorMrema, Ida A.
dc.creatorNyundo, Bruno A.
dc.date2016-09-21T16:09:47Z
dc.date2016-09-21T16:09:47Z
dc.date2016
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-03T13:29:45Z
dc.date.available2021-05-03T13:29:45Z
dc.descriptionAspects of the pollination biology of Allanblackia stuhlmannii were investigated on four selected trees in Amani Nature Reserve. This study aimed at identifying the actual pollinators of Allanblackia stuhlmannii. Methods used included visual observations by recording the activities of visitors to the flowers and checking the presence or absence of pollen adhering on their bodies. Meliponula sp. was identified as the actual pollinators while, Apis mellifera and Formicidae were confirmed to be nectar- feeders. Sunbirds and Sphingids could not be proven so on their roles. Findings of this study suggest habitat conservation so as to keep intact natural habitat which increase abundance and diversity of pollinators. It is recommended that further studies be undertaken on sunbirds and sphingids to determine whether or not they are also pollinators.
dc.identifierMrema, I.A. and Nyundo, B.A., 2016. Pollinators of Allanblackia stuhlmannii (Engl.), Mkani fat an endemic tree in eastern usambara mountains, Tanzania. Int. J. Pure App. Biosci, 4(1), pp.61-67.
dc.identifier2320 – 7051
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/4044
dc.identifier10.18782/2320-7051.2203
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/4044
dc.languageen
dc.subjectAllanblackia stuhlmannii
dc.subjectPollinators
dc.subjectMeliponula sp.
dc.titlePollinators of Allanblackia Stuhlmannii (Engl.), Mkani Fat an Endemic Tree in Eastern Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
dc.typeJournal Article, Peer Reviewed

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