A importância da polinização das abelhas para o fruto do açaizeiro e para a produção de mel em Macapá, Amapá

Abstract

The Brazil has a wide variety of stingless bees, and these have an important contribution to pollination and honey production. In this way the present work has as general objective, to discuss and divulge the contribution of bees in the pollination process in the development of açaí trees and in the production of honey from the experience with Meliponiculture in Macapá in Amapá. And for that, a qualitative research was carried out in research platforms for a better understanding of the theme, in addition, the work was subsidized by observation and interview. The results showed that in the region, there is a diversity of pollinators, especially Apiculture, Apis mellifera (stinging bee) and Meliponiculture: Melipona compressipes, M. interrupta, M. fulva, M. lateralis and M. paraensis, the studies also point out that the integrated system of beekeeping in açaí plantation benefits not only the palm trees, but also the bees, since the pollination process increases the production of açaí and in return the açaizeiro provides the necessary food for food bees from pollen and nectar supply. Thus, it is evident the contribution of bees, especially those without sting in the planting of açaí, by showing its value in the economy, since it increases the availability of açaí fruits and also of honey for human consumption.