Habitat area and connectivity support cavity-nesting bees in vineyards more than organic management
The expansion and intensification of agriculture are the main causes of current insect
declines. Pollinators like cavity-nesting bees can be limited by reduced nesting and feeding …
declines. Pollinators like cavity-nesting bees can be limited by reduced nesting and feeding …
Effects of study design parameters on estimates of bee abundance and richness in agroecosystems: a meta-analysis
Pollinators are critical for agricultural production and food security, leading to many ongoing
surveys of pollinators (especially bees) in crop and adjacent landscapes. These surveys …
surveys of pollinators (especially bees) in crop and adjacent landscapes. These surveys …
Fishing for flies: testing the efficacy of" stink stations" for promoting blow flies as pollinators in mango orchards
Pollinator communities are composed of diverse groups of insects, with radically different life
histories and resource needs. Blow flies are known to visit a variety of economically …
histories and resource needs. Blow flies are known to visit a variety of economically …
Grape expectations: A survey of British vineyard land management practices from an environmental perspective
J Griffiths-Lee, D Goulson, E Nicholls - Journal of Agriculture and …, 2022 - infinitypress.info
Traditional vineyard landscapes are generally intensively managed with heavy reliance on
synthetic pesticides. Viticulture is one of the fastest-growing sectors of English agriculture …
synthetic pesticides. Viticulture is one of the fastest-growing sectors of English agriculture …
Linear woodlots increase wild bee abundance by providing additional food sources in an agricultural landscape
A Sobieraj‐Betlińska, P Szefer… - Agricultural and Forest …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Mid‐field woodlots play an important role in maintaining biodiversity in agricultural
landscapes. However, it is not clear whether non‐linear or linear woodlots are most …
landscapes. However, it is not clear whether non‐linear or linear woodlots are most …
Habitat quality and connectivity in kettle holes enhance bee diversity in agricultural landscapes
S Lozada-Gobilard, CML Albis, KB Rupik… - Agriculture, Ecosystems …, 2021 - Elsevier
The decline of bees compromises pollination services and connectivity of plant populations,
both wild and domesticated. The aim of this study was to evaluate bee diversity in natural …
both wild and domesticated. The aim of this study was to evaluate bee diversity in natural …
Habitat area and local habitat conditions outweigh fragmentation effects on insect communities in vineyards
Fragmentation of habitat, for example by intensive agricultural practices, can be detrimental
to local biodiversity. However, it often remains unclear whether such biodiversity declines …
to local biodiversity. However, it often remains unclear whether such biodiversity declines …
Environmental heterogeneity and water availability shape the structure of phyllostomid bat assemblages (Mammalia: Chiroptera) in the northeastern Amazon forest
The relationship between environmental heterogeneity and species diversity has been one
of the most studied patterns in ecology. However, some taxa and regions worldwide still lack …
of the most studied patterns in ecology. However, some taxa and regions worldwide still lack …
Taxonomic and Functional Diversity of Flower-Visiting Insects in Coffee Crops
JD Maldonado-Cepeda, JH Gómez, P Benavides… - Insects, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Floral-visiting insects and pollinators play an important role in ecosystem
services, and consequently, their identification and study are essential to their adequate …
services, and consequently, their identification and study are essential to their adequate …
Crossing old concepts: the ecological advantages of new vineyard types
L Böhm, A Krahner, M Porten, M Maixner, J Schäffer… - Diversity, 2024 - mdpi.com
In times of global insect decline, agricultural ecosystems need to be designed in an as insect-
friendly manner as possible to halt the progressive loss of biodiversity. This is particularly …
friendly manner as possible to halt the progressive loss of biodiversity. This is particularly …