[HTML][HTML] Partial shading by solar panels delays bloom, increases floral abundance during the late-season for pollinators in a dryland, agrivoltaic ecosystem
M Graham, S Ates, AP Melathopoulos, AR Moldenke… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Habitat for pollinators is declining worldwide, threatening the health of both wild and
agricultural ecosystems. Photovoltaic solar energy installation is booming, frequently near …
agricultural ecosystems. Photovoltaic solar energy installation is booming, frequently near …
Capabilities and limitations of using DNA metabarcoding to study plant–pollinator interactions
Many pollinator populations are experiencing declines, emphasizing the need for a better
understanding of the complex relationship between bees and flowering plants. Using DNA …
understanding of the complex relationship between bees and flowering plants. Using DNA …
[HTML][HTML] Pollinators of the Great Plains: disturbances, stressors, management, and research needs
Recent global declines of pollinator populations have highlighted the importance of
pollinators, which are undervalued despite essential contributions to ecosystem services. To …
pollinators, which are undervalued despite essential contributions to ecosystem services. To …
Management of perennial forbs sown with or without self‐regenerating annual clovers for forage and nectar sources in a low‐input dryland production system
E Seeno, J MacAdam, A Melathopoulos… - Grass and Forage …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Forage systems can be designed to produce high quality feed for ruminant livestock while
providing habitat for insect pollinators. We compared forage productivity, nutritive value, and …
providing habitat for insect pollinators. We compared forage productivity, nutritive value, and …
Feed the bees and shade the streams: riparian shrubs planted for restoration provide forage for native bees
With evidence of pollinator declines and an increasing focus on restoration, interest is
growing in investigating floral resources for native bees. Although native bees forage on …
growing in investigating floral resources for native bees. Although native bees forage on …
Phenologically Targeted Grazing: A Potential Sustainable Strategy for Native Bees in Semiarid Rangelands
Rangelands may offer valuable habitat for invertebrate wildlife, helping conserve
ecologically and economically significant organisms, like native bees. In some systems …
ecologically and economically significant organisms, like native bees. In some systems …
Pollen chemical and mechanical defences restrict host-plant use by bees
S Rivest, M Muralidhar… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Plants produce an array of chemical and mechanical defences that provide protection
against many herbivores and pathogens. Putatively defensive compounds and structures …
against many herbivores and pathogens. Putatively defensive compounds and structures …
Small mammal relative abundance within riparian ecosystems of the Blue Mountains
There is a growing interest and investment in restoring riparian areas in the Pacific
Northwest to protect biodiversity and water quality, and to restore quality habitat for …
Northwest to protect biodiversity and water quality, and to restore quality habitat for …
To establish a healthy forest: Restoration of the forest herb layer on a reclaimed mine site
SN Brown, RM Swab - The American Midland Naturalist, 2021 - BioOne
Restoration efforts, such as invasive species removal and establishment of native flora, can
be resource intensive. Therefore, understanding the effectiveness of restoration efforts can …
be resource intensive. Therefore, understanding the effectiveness of restoration efforts can …
Bee diversity and flower visitation to the genus Agalinis (Orobanchaceae) in North America
G Dieringer, L Cabrera Rodriguez - Arthropod-Plant Interactions, 2024 - Springer
Agalinis is a diverse and wide-ranging genus within the Orobanchaceae. Species may be
either widespread or restricted in range. Natural populations tend to be small and isolated …
either widespread or restricted in range. Natural populations tend to be small and isolated …