The interaction between plants and pollinators has intrigued scientists for centuries. While it
continues to be subject of ongoing research in basic and applied ecology, we tend to ignore …

Simple Summary Bee declines have been reported worldwide, partly due to parasite spread
induced by human activities. However, bees may forage on specific floral resources to face …

Exposure to environmental pollutants, including trace metals, is a major driver of bee decline
worldwide. While pesticides undergo standardised risk assessments (ie, LD 50) and the …

Nutrient addition can affect plant fitness by altering resource allocation to reproduction or
modifying floral traits. Alterations in floral attributes, particularly in species that exhibit …

Background Pollinating insects provide economically and ecologically valuable services, but
are threatened by a variety of anthropogenic changes. The availability and quality of floral …

The growing urbanization process is accompanied by the emergence of new habitats for
wildlife, and cities are sometimes seen as refuges for pollinators such as wild bees …

Neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides that are distributed into all plant tissues and protect
against pests, have become a common part of crop production, but can unintentionally also …

Bee populations are facing numerous stressors globally, including environmental pollution
by trace metals and metalloids. Understanding whether bees can detect and avoid these …

Bees are important pollinators of agricultural crops, but their populations are at risk when
pesticides are used. One of the largest risks bees face is poisoning of floral nectar and …

Bees are important pollinators of agricultural crops, but their populations are at risk when
pesticides are used. One of the largest risks bees face is poisoning of floral nectar and …