Crop pollinators in Brazil: a review of reported interactions

摘要: Pollinators are important to maintain ecosystem services, being part of the reproduction and seed formation process plant species. In this study, we reviewed literature developed a database interactions between pollinators agricultural crops for Brazil. We classified as effective, occasional, or potential, also identified those species quoted simply “visitors” (without reference pollination). found 250 crop pertaining three categories quoted, with 168 effective ones. Besides, 75 crops. Bees family Apidae, mainly from genera Melipona, Xylocopa, Centris, Bombus, were reportedly most that exotic managed Apis mellifera stingless bee Trigona spinipes some spite data having been originated gray taxonomic impediment, effort is crucial step clarify gaps bias on data. This study first attempt build, analyze, make available comprehensive set about in country level, aiming contribute protective measures enhance sustainable use native agriculture.