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To help evaluate the worth of alternative pollinators in agriculture, we present a theoretical framework for comparing the effectiveness of two or mor...
Read moreForaging by honey bees was studied in 1988 and 1989 in an orchard containing 5 cross-pollinating varieties of almond (Prunus dulcis). Every foraging h...
Read moreGlobal declines in honeybees have led to concerns about negative impacts on food production because of low levels of pollination. This is exemplified ...
Read moreThe duration of the flowering period and the fraction of open flowers over time were defined as functions of growing degree-days for 5 almond cultivar...
Read moreSpillover of beneficial organisms from natural habitats to croplands can improve agro-ecosystem services, but wildlife can also negatively influence a...
Read moreFlowering crops are heavily managed during bloom to both promote pollination and prevent disease. Disease management practices can alter the floral mi...
Read morePollination shortfalls affect yield of many crops, and the use of managed honeybee colonies is a common practice for addressing the problem. However, ...
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