Supplemental Pollination with Different Sources of Pollen in Olive (Olea europaea) ‘Manzanilla’ under Hot and Arid Environment

Leonel, Grijalva-Contreras; Macías-Duarte, Rubén; López-Carvajal, Arturo; Gerardo, Martínez Díaz; Fidel, Nuñez Ramírez; Robles-Contreras, Fabián

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“…In 2017, 'Manzanillo' olive trees showed increases in fruit set in response to AP, as found by Grijalva-Contreras et al [17,42] and before by Sibbett et al [14] in similar agroenvironmental conditions. In this season, we found a higher level of initial and final set with an increase in the number of pollinations, matching the results reported by Sibbett et al [14], applying the same number of applications at a rate of 75 g ha −1 of 'Sevillano' undiluted pollen at the same phenological stages.…”

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“…The yield enhancement obtained in 2017 in heavily flowering trees is slightly below the yield increase reported by Grijalva-Contreras et al [17], but slightly higher than the increase obtained in another experiment where 'Manzanillo' trees were artificially cross-pollinated in combination with a biostimulant (a mix of vitamins, mineral elements and phytohormones such as auxins, gibberellins and cytokinins) [42]. By combining these two applications, the authors obtained lower yields but higher fruit sizes compared to those reported in this work.…”

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“…Artificial pollination (AP) is defined as the biological or mechanical application of compatible pollen previously harvested, stored and evaluated [15]. AP can be an alternative to pollination designs, since it reduces the uncertainty derived from natural pollination, avoiding, in some cases, the need to plant pollinizers [13,14,16,17]. There is evidence of the use of AP dating as far back as the Assyrian Empire and Ancient Egypt (1700-800 BCE).…”

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Profitability of Artificial Pollination in ‘Manzanillo’ Olive Orchards

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The fruit set in monovarietal ‘Manzanillo’ olive orchards is significantly increased under cross-pollination. This response lead to pollination designs including pollinizer selection, the number of pollinizer trees per hectare and their distribution in the orchard. However, the assignment of a substantial area to pollinizers of lesser commercial value might decrease profits. The strong influence of variable climates on the overlap of the blooming phenology of ‘Manzanillo’ and its pollinizer, and on pollen production and dispersal, are also notable risks. Artificial pollination is a feasible alternative to pollination designs, especially for wind-pollination crops such as olives. Here, we present the effects of treatments with different number (zero, one, two or four) of mechanical applications of ‘Barouni’ pollen on fruit set, size, yield, and cost–benefit ratios in heavy- and light-flowering trees of ‘Manzanillo’ trees situated in monovarietal orchards in Sonora, Mexico. Our results showed that, in “on” years (seasons where most trees display abundant flowering), a larger number of cross-pollen artificial applications increased more the final fruit set, yield and, hence, the profits. Fruit size was scarcely affected by the number of applications, although treatments with lower fruit sets had a higher proportion of large-sized fruit and less fruit of petite size. Despite its higher costs, the higher increase in yield made it more profitable to apply cross-pollination four times throughout the blooming period. On the other hand, no significant differences were observed among treatments, regardless of the number of pollinations, in the “off” season (the season in which most trees had a light flowering level).

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Olive reproductive biology: implications for yield, compatibility conundrum, and environmental constraints

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Gottardini

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Olive (Olea europaea L.) is an important Mediterranean tree species with a longstanding history of cultivation, boasting a diverse array of local cultivars. While traditional olive orchards are valued for their cultural and aesthetic significance, they often face economic sustainability challenges in the modern context. The success of both traditional and newly introduced cultivars (e.g. those obtained by crossbreeding) is hindered by self-incompatibility, a prevalent issue for this species that results in low fruit set when limited genetic diversity is present. Further, biological, environmental, and agronomic factors have been shown to interlink in shaping fertilization patterns, hence impacting on the final yield. Climatic conditions during pollination, such as excessive rainfall or high temperatures, can further exacerbate the problem. In this work, we provide an overview of the various complex and multifaceted factors that trigger the phenomenon of sub-optimal fruit set in olive trees. Through this work, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the interplay among these factors, shedding light on potential mechanisms and pathways that contribute to the observed outcomes in the context of self-incompatibility of olive. This review aims to contribute to the development of sustainable olive production systems and the preservation of this vital component of Mediterranean culture.

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Supplemental Pollination with Different Sources of Pollen in Olive (Olea europaea) ‘Manzanilla’ under Hot and Arid Environment

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