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The Swiss agri-environment scheme enhances pollinator diversity and plant reproductive success in nearby intensively managed farmland.

Published online: 29 Aug 2007

Authors: Albrecht, M. & Duelli, P. & Müller, C. & Kleijn, D. & Schmid, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agri-environment schemes attempt to counteract the loss of biodiversity and associated ecosystem services such as pollination and natural pest control...

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Low knowledge of national biodiversity symbols among urban South Africans limits their potential value as conservation flagship species.

Published online: 19 Mar 2024

Authors: Tshikombeni, O. & Shackleton, C. M. & Ntshudu, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Most countries have declared one or more animal or plant species to be among their national symbols, termed here national biodiversity symbols. Nation...

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Insecticide and low food quality treatments reduce health and pollination services of two key pollinator taxa.

Published online: 01 Dec 2024

Authors: Birkenbach, M. & Straub, F. & Weihermüller, P. & Wilfert, L. & Ayasse, M. & Kuppler, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pesticides and the lack of floral resources are key drivers of insect decline in agricultural areas. Both land-use stressors can have a variety of syn...

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Management-dependent effects of pollinator functional diversity on apple pollination services: a response-effect trait approach.

Published online: 27 Dec 2021

Authors: Roquer-Beni, L. & Alins, G. & Arnan, X. & Boreux, V. & García, D. & Hambäck, P. A. & Happe, A. K. & Klein, A. M. & Miñarro, M. & Mody, K. & Porcel, M. & Rodrigo, A. & Samnegård, U. & Tasin, M. & Bosch, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Functional traits mediate the response of communities to disturbances (response traits) and their contribution to ecosystem functions (effect traits)....

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Ecological impacts of pesticide seed treatments on arthropod communities in a grain crop rotation.

Published online: 09 Dec 2020

Authors: Dubey, A. & Lewis, M. T. & Dively, G. P. & Hamby, K. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

While many studies have investigated non-target impacts of neonicotinoid seed treatments (NSTs), they usually take place within a single crop and focu...

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What makes a good pollinator? Abundant and specialised insects with long flight periods transport the most strawberry pollen.

Published online: 30 Sep 2023

Authors: Villa-Galaviz, E. & Cirtwill, A. R. & Gibson, R. & Timberlake, T. & Roslin, T. & Memmott, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

enThis link goes to a English sectionesThis link goes to a Spanish section Despite the importance of insect pollination to produce marketable fruits, ...

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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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Influence of mechanical cutting and pathogen application on the performance and nutrient storage of Cirsium arvense.

Published online: 21 May 2003

Authors: Kluth, S. & Kruess, A. & Tscharntke, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In order to develop an effective biological control technique, the influence of mechanical and pathogen treatments on performance and nutrient storage...

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Can above-ground ecosystem services compensate for reduced fertilizer input and soil organic matter in annual crops?

Published online: 03 Aug 2016

Authors: Gils, S. van & Putten, W. H. van der & Kleijn, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Above-ground and below-ground environmental conditions influence crop yield by pollination, pest pressure and resource supply. However, little is know...

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Pollination effectiveness and pollination efficiency of insects foraging Prosopis velutina in south-eastern Arizona.

Published online: 29 Oct 1995

Authors: Keys, R. N. & Buchmann, S. L. & Smith, S. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Plant-pollinator interactions were examined with respect to Prosopis velutina, and provide the first quantification of pollination effectiveness and p...

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