Assisted Pollination
Technology-assisted pollen application to ensure effective and uniform fertilization.
What is Assisted Pollination?
Assisted pollination is a technical solution designed to improve flower fertilisation and increase crop productivity, particularly in crops that rely on insect pollinators such as bees, bumblebees, or other beneficial species.
It is used whenever natural pollination is insufficient to ensure adequate fruit set.
The process consists of the controlled application of pollen to flowers using specialised technology, ensuring efficient pollination and improving fruit production.
Assisted pollination is carried out using precision application technology, which distributes pollen uniformly across the flowers, increasing fertilisation efficiency and optimising fruit set.
CHALLENGES OF NATURAL POLINATION
When should Assisted Pollination be considered?
In some crops, natural pollination alone may not ensure optimal yield and fruit quality.
Low pollinator activity
A decline in bee populations and other pollinating insects can significantly reduce flower fertilisation.
Adverse weather conditions
Rain, strong winds and extreme temperatures during flowering can limit pollinator activity and reduce pollen viability.
Lack of synchronised flowering
In orchards with different varieties, poor synchronisation of flowering may compromise effective pollination.
Large production areas
In extensive orchards, natural pollination may be uneven, resulting in areas with lower fruit set and reduced productivity.
BENEFITS
Benefits of assisted pollination
Higher fruit set
Ensures that a greater number of flowers are successfully fertilised, increasing the crop's productive potential.
Improved fruit uniformity
Promotes more uniform fruit development, resulting in greater consistency in size, shape and quality.
Reduced losses
Minimises yield losses caused by insufficient pollination, improving profitability.
Greater production reliability
Helps reduce the impact of adverse weather conditions during flowering, making production more predictable and stable.
In crops such as avocado, assisted pollination can significantly improve fruit set, particularly during periods of low pollinator activity.
At Hubel Verde, we work with specialised partners and precision application technologies to deliver efficient, controlled pollination solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each crop.
Discover how assisted pollination can increase your crop productivity
Our technical team is available to assess your project and help define the most suitable pollination strategy for your crop.
PERGUNTAS FREQUENTES
Respostas diretas às suas dúvidas:
A polinização assistida é recomendada quando a polinização natural pode não ser suficiente para garantir uma boa fecundação das flores. Situações como baixa atividade de polinizadores, condições meteorológicas adversas durante a floração ou falta de sincronização floral podem justificar a sua utilização.
Não. A sua eficácia depende da espécie, da variedade e da biologia da cultura. É especialmente indicada para culturas cuja produtividade depende fortemente de uma polinização eficiente, como o abacate, sendo importante uma avaliação técnica prévia.
Não. A polinização assistida não substitui os polinizadores naturais, mas complementa a sua ação quando as condições naturais não permitem atingir o potencial produtivo da cultura.
