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Larger pollinators deposit more pollen on stigmas across multiple plant species-a meta-analysis.

Published online: 30 Jul 2021

Authors: Földesi, R. & Howlett, B. G. & Grass, I. & Batáry, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many insect species provide essential pollination services. However, the amount of pollen deposited onto a stigma when visiting a flower ('single visi...

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The golden native drone fly (Eristalinus punctulatus) is an effective hybrid carrot pollinator that lives within Australian crop agroecosystems.

Published online: 22 Apr 2024

Authors: Davis, A. E. & Schmidt, L. A. & Santos, K. C. B. S. & Martin, L. & Harrington, S. & Rocchetti, M. & Hocking, B. & Wright, D. & Spurr, C. & Cook, D. & Rader, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Native insect flower visitors can be important contributors to crop pollination, yet little is known of their pollination abilities and the resources ...

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Does IPPM bear fruit? Evaluating reduced-risk insecticide programmes on pests, pollinators and marketable yield.

Published online: 14 Apr 2023

Authors: Leach, A. & Pecenka, J. & Kaplan, I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Integrated pest and pollinator management (IPPM) has been touted as a novel approach to control pests while mitigating negative effects of insecticide...

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Proximity to rainforest enhances pollination and fruit set in orchards.

Published online: 11 Apr 2007

Authors: Blanche, K. R. & Ludwig, J. A. & Cunningham, S. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Tropical rainforests are potential reservoirs of insects that could enhance crop pollination, but only a few instances of the provision of such servic...

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Quantifying and comparing bumblebee nest densities in gardens and countryside habitats.

Published online: 04 Jun 2008

Authors: Osborne, J. L. & Martin, A. P. & Shortall, C. R. & Todd, A. D. & Goulson, D. & Knight, M. E. & Hale, R. J. & Sanderson, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Bumblebees provide an important pollination service to both crops and wild plants. Many species have declined in the UK, particularly in arable region...

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Pathways to subsistence management in Alaska national parks: perspectives of harvesters and agency staff.

Published online: 04 Jan 2023

Authors: Green, K. M. & Beaudreau, A. H. & Lukin, M. K. & Ardoin, N. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Alaska Native peoples rely on harvest of animals and plants for cultural, nutritional, social and spiritual benefits. Contemporary management of these...

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Honey bees are the most abundant visitors to Australian watermelon but native stingless bees are equally effective as pollinators.

Published online: 16 Jan 2023

Authors: Arachchige, E. C. W. S. & Rader, R. & Cutting, B. T. & Keir, M. & Noort, T. van & Fale, G. & Howlett, B. G. & Samnegård, U. & Evans, L. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Despite the benefits of a diverse approach to crop pollination, global food production remains reliant on a low diversity of managed pollinators, espe...

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Statistical methods for analysing responses of wildlife to human disturbance.

Published online: 03 May 2006

Authors: Preisler, H. K. & Ager, A. A. & Wisdom, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Off-road recreation is increasing rapidly in many areas of the world, and effects on wildlife can be highly detrimental. Consequently, we have develop...

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Estimating population-specific predation effects on Chinook salmon via data integration.

Published online: 21 Apr 2022

Authors: Sorel, M. H. & Zabel, R. W. & Johnson, D. S. & Rub, A. M. W. & Converse, S. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Recent success in the conservation of many marine mammals has resulted in new management challenges due to increasing conflict with fisheries. Increas...

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A global review demonstrating the importance of nocturnal pollinators for crop plants.

Published online: 14 Apr 2023

Authors: Buxton, M. N. & Gaskett, A. C. & Lord, J. M. & Pattemore, D. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pollinating insects are critical to ecosystem stability and food security. Concerns about the impact of insect declines have therefore seen increased ...

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