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  1. 1. Blomsterremsors påverkan på individantalet av marklevande organismgrupper : jämförelse av fallfälleprover tagna från annuella och perenna blomsterremsor

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Lina Karm Togo; [2021]
    Keywords : nyttodjur; diversitet; jordbruk; naturliga fiender; biologisk bekämpning; Samzoner;

    Abstract : Dagens stordriftsjordbruk bidrar till ett alltmer homogent landskap, vilket i sin tur minskar den biologiska mångfalden och de ekosystemtjänster som människor är beroende av. För att motverka förlusten av arter är det viktigt att gynna tillräckligt stora populationer för framtiden. READ MORE

  3. 2. Inte bara en bisyssla : och multifunktionella skyddszoners roll för pollinatörers förekomst i åkermark

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Elsa Rozenbeek; [2021]
    Keywords : pollinatörer; pollinering; skyddszoner; blomsterremsor; biologisk mångfald; Samzoner;

    Abstract : Efterfrågan på pollinerade produkter från jordbruket ökar i takt med jordens befolkning. Samtidigt hotas pollinatörers existens av mänsklig omvandling av deras livsmiljöer och ett varmare klimat. READ MORE

  4. 3. The natural pest control potential of different landscapes : mapping the ecosystem service in three regions of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Charlotte Peitz; [2021]
    Keywords : natural pest control; natural enemies; landscapes; agricultural diversification; pesticide reduction; mapping; ecosystem service; ecological intensification; agroecology;

    Abstract : Natural pest control describes the process of natural enemies suppressing pests and thus reducing crop damage and stabilizing yields. How well these beneficial arthropod predators and parasitoids can thrive in a landscape is influenced by the land-use types in the vicinity, such as forest patches, pastures, or agricultural fields, and their ability to provide resources. READ MORE

  5. 4. Flower visitors in flower strips : which flower species are the most attractive?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Ida Johansson; [2021]
    Keywords : pollinators; hoverflies; bumblebees; flower strips; honeybees;

    Abstract : Flower strips can be a helpful tool when it comes to increase pollination, pest control and farmland diversity. Different flower species have different attributes such as colour, odours and depth of the corolla tubes and this determines which beneficial organisms will be attracted to that flower species. READ MORE

  6. 5. Bumblebee resource dynamics : a review of foraging and nesting in the agricultural landscape

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Anna Douhan Sundahl; [2020]
    Keywords : bumblebees; bumblebee population dynamics; bumblebee drivers; flower strips; competition with honeybees; foraging; nesting; hibernation;

    Abstract : 90 % of all plants on earth either benefits or entirely depends on pollination. There are pollinators among families of bees (Apidea), butterflies (Lepidoptera) and birds (Aves). Bees of genus Bombus spp., bumblebees, are especially important and provide pollination service for 80 % of the crops of Europe and many wild plant species. READ MORE