Description:
Wild pollinator species are becoming increasingly important for crop pollination, but at the same time, wild pollinator populations are experiencing serious declines themselves. Studies examining the relationship between land-use, wild pollinators and pollination services have implicated agricultural intensification as the main driver of pollinator decline, but the severity of the adverse effects may vary between species, regions and spatial scales. We have currently no good understanding of which pollinator species are in decline and what the main factors related to it are. These insights are essential before we can recommend mitigation measures for pollinator loss.
Research objectives:
The aim of the project is to establish which wild pollinator species may contribute to the pollination of agricultural crops. For these and related species we will establish what their population trends are and which factors may contribute to their decline. If a decline in host plants is identified as an important factor contributing to the decline of pollinators, the project will explore which conservation measures are available to enhance pollinator host plants. The project will also explore whether honeybees may benefit from measures targeted at wild pollinators.
Results and products:
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