Essays about: "Insect pollination"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words Insect pollination.
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1. “What’s the buzz with bilberries?” – Bilberry pollinator community structure and function in relation to forest type and habitat structure
University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologiAbstract : Over the last century, Swedish forests have undergone rapid land-use change due to intensification of management practices for timber production and the introduction of monocultures, which have resulted in considerable habitat loss and negative impacts to biodiversity. Insects form a significant component of forest biodiversity, yet forest-dwelling pollinators remain understudied, and little is known about how management strategies affect forest insect pollinator communities. READ MORE
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2. The Use of Hoverflies as Multi -Tool for Pollination and Biological Control of Aphids and Grey Mould
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : The ascomycete Botrytis cinerea is a major pathogen in strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) and causes enormous fruit losses if not controlled. In biological control, microbes such as the yeast Metschnikowia fructicola are sprayed on the flowering crops to alleviate the infestation. READ MORE
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3. Insect pollination of faba beans, Vicia faba : the abundance and foraging behaviour of different pollinators and their effect on crop yield
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EcologyAbstract : Faba beans, Vicia faba is known as a self-pollinating crop, however significant yield increases have been found in plants visited by honeybees and bumblebees. The bees either make positive visits, entering the flower and transferring pollen between different flowers resulting in cross-pollination, or negative visits, piercing the flower to “steal” nectar or collect nectar from extrafloral nectaries. READ MORE
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4. Gestaltning för att gynna pollinatörer : ett förslag för parkmarken i Skogeberg i Sundsvall
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Pollinering är en mycket viktig process som krävs för att möjliggöra en stor del av den mänskliga matproduktionen, utan den skulle många grödor inte vara tillgängliga. Förändrad markanvändning är en orsak till den artförlust som idag drabbar pollinatörer. READ MORE
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5. Beekeepers and bee wax moth - what's the buzz about? : a study about the attitude towards beekeeping and wax moth in Kenya
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EcologyAbstract : The bee wax moth (Galleria mellonella) is a troublesome pest of the honeybees that can cause substantial financial losses that can be devastating for the beekeepers. The moth is a universal pest but thrives in a warmer climate, the insect is nocturnal and feed on pollen, wax and other impurities. READ MORE
