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Dongbo Li^1,2, Christopher F Clements³, Jane Memmott³

¹School of Biology, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK. D.b.li@leeds.ac.uk.

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Linear features like hedgerows boost bee pollination and overall seed set in plants. However, their effect on pollination by flies and moths is less pronounced, highlighting varied corridor impacts.

Keywords:

Dispersal Fragmentation Landscape structures Pollination Pollinator conservation

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Pollination Biology
Conservation Biology

Background:

Linear features such as road verges and hedgerows serve as crucial corridors for pollinator foraging.
Previous research indicates these features enhance pollinator movement, particularly for bees, thereby improving pollination success in bee-pollinated plants.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate whether linear features benefit plant communities pollinated by a diverse range of insects, not just bees.
To assess the impact of artificial linear features on the pollination success of various plant species across urban and rural environments.

Main Methods:

A field experiment was conducted using six 30m artificial linear features in urban and rural meadows.
Plant assemblages of seven species, attracting bees, flies, and moths, were placed at either end of these features and compared to unlinked assemblages.
Pollination success was measured using seed set in self-incompatible plants.

Main Results:

Artificial linear features significantly enhanced pollination for three bee-pollinated plant species.
Pollination success for plant species primarily pollinated by flies and moths showed less significant improvement.
The presence of linear features led to an overall increase in seed set across the plant assemblages.

Conclusions:

Linear features play a significant role in maintaining pollination for specific plant species, contingent on their primary pollinators.
The study underscores the importance of considering community-level effects of habitat corridors on pollination.
While linear features are effective for bee-mediated pollination, alternative strategies may be necessary to support pollination by flies and moths.