Supporting crop pollinators with floral resources: network-based phenological matching

Laura Russo1, Nelson Debarros, Suann Yang

  • 1Biology Department, Pennsylvania State University 415 Mueller Laboratory, University Park, Pennsylvania.

Ecology and Evolution
|October 9, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Supporting diverse bee populations, including wild bees and honeybees, is crucial for agriculture. This study uses network theory to identify key plants and bees for stable floral resources, ensuring pollination services.

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