Orchid conservation: from theory to practice
Background Given the exceptional diversity of orchids (26 000+ species), improving
strategies for the conservation of orchids will benefit a vast number of taxa. Furthermore, with …
strategies for the conservation of orchids will benefit a vast number of taxa. Furthermore, with …
[HTML][HTML] Pathways for novel epidemiology: plant–pollinator–pathogen networks and global change
W Proesmans, M Albrecht, A Gajda, P Neumann… - Trends in ecology & …, 2021 - cell.com
Multiple global change pressures, and their interplay, cause plant–pollinator extinctions and
modify species assemblages and interactions. This may alter the risks of pathogen host …
modify species assemblages and interactions. This may alter the risks of pathogen host …
[HTML][HTML] Exotic garden plants partly substitute for native plants as resources for pollinators when native plants become seasonally scarce
Urban green spaces such as gardens often consist of native and exotic plant species, which
provide pollen and nectar for flower-visiting insects. Although some exotic plants are readily …
provide pollen and nectar for flower-visiting insects. Although some exotic plants are readily …
Transformation of agricultural landscapes in the Anthropocene: Nature's contributions to people, agriculture and food security
Multiple anthropogenic challenges threaten nature's contributions to human well-being.
Agricultural expansion and conventional intensification are degrading biodiversity and …
Agricultural expansion and conventional intensification are degrading biodiversity and …
Crop pollination management needs flower‐visitor monitoring and target values
Despite the crucial importance of biotic pollination for many crops, land managers rarely
monitor the levels of crop pollination needed to guide farming decisions. The few existing …
monitor the levels of crop pollination needed to guide farming decisions. The few existing …
The managed-to-invasive species continuum in social and solitary bees and impacts on native bee conservation
Highlights•Over 80 different species of bees have been introduced around the world.•Non-
native bees range from solitary to social, and managed to unmanaged.•There exists a …
native bees range from solitary to social, and managed to unmanaged.•There exists a …
[HTML][HTML] Threats and benefits of invasive alien plant species on pollinators
Invasive alien plant species are usually disliked due to their high pressure on native
communities. However, their ecological effects on pollinators are complex: some species …
communities. However, their ecological effects on pollinators are complex: some species …
Invasive bees and their impact on agriculture
Increasing honey demand and global coverage of pollinator-dependent crops within the
context of global pollinator declines have accelerated international trade in managed bees …
context of global pollinator declines have accelerated international trade in managed bees …
[HTML][HTML] On the road: Anthropogenic factors drive the invasion risk of a wild solitary bee species
Complex biotic networks of invaders and their new environments pose immense challenges
for researchers aiming to predict current and future occupancy of introduced species. This …
for researchers aiming to predict current and future occupancy of introduced species. This …
Honey bees as bioindicators of changing global agricultural landscapes
TP Quigley, GV Amdam, GH Harwood - Current opinion in insect science, 2019 - Elsevier
Highlights•Agricultural landscapes are under pressure from climate change, needs for
increased productivity, and changing consumer demand.•Land management decisions will …
increased productivity, and changing consumer demand.•Land management decisions will …