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Analysis Study Research Paper | Ecology | India | Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024 | Rating: 3.1 / 10
Temporal Variation in Nectar Concentration and pH in Flowering Plants of Ecopark, Kolkata, West Bengal
Sritama Banerjee | Nivedita Sengupta | C. S. Samrat | Lina Chatterjee | Arjan Basu Roy
Abstract: Biotic pollination influences interdependence between plants and animals, where nectar represents a reward for the pollinator to make them an apparent target. This study was to understand the temporal variation in nectar concentration and pH of flowers in the Urban park of Ecopark. This study was conducted from February 2024 to March 2024 during the spring season in an urban park named Eco Park located in Newtown, Kolkata of West Bengal, to observe the difference in nectar concentration of flowers on a temporal scale. A total of 11 different species of flowers were examined, where Powder Puff, Pink Morning Glory, Glory tree, Crown flower and African Tulip showed a significant range in Brix value. While China Rose, Jungle Flame, Rangoon Creeper, Bastard Teak, Common Lantana and Ashoka indicated a stabilized range throughout the day. Among the 11 species, nectar concentration peaked during the Afternoon, reflecting an optimal timing for pollination and nectar collection. The assessment of Nectar pH indicated acidic in nature, though the African Tulip being an exception with mild basic pH. Further, looking into the variations of nectar concentrations may give an overall idea of optimal concentration for pollination and its peak hours for different species.
Keywords: Nectar concentration, Temporal variation, Brix value, Nectar pH
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024,
Pages: 1071 - 1077