Essays about: "plants for pollinators"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 54 essays containing the words plants for pollinators.

  1. 11. The effects of the exploiters (non-pollinating insects) on mutualistic interactions between the plant and its pollinator

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Yiaohong Xu; [2023]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Mutualistic interactions between, for example, plants and pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining the biodiversity of ecosystems, while non-pollinating insects (exploiters) that exploit plants are commonly thought to have destabilizing effects. The long-term, i.e. READ MORE

  3. 12. POLLINATION ECOLOGY OF PEDICULARIS SCEPTRUM-CAROLINUM : An investigation on flower visits in northern Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Johan Närvä; [2022]
    Keywords : Pedicularis sceptrum-carolinum; Pollination; Pollination ecology; Pollinators; Bumblebees.;

    Abstract : Pedicularis sceptrum-carolinum is threatened in much of its geographic range. As it reproduces vegetatively only to a limited extent, the species relies heavily on pollinators for reproduction. One aspect often overlooked in restoration efforts is the pollination ecology of flowering plants and their pollinators. READ MORE

  4. 13. Skapandet av en multifunktionell plantering : fokus på växter som gynnar pollinatörer och doft för ökad hälsa

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Vendela Ejmander; Terese Harborn; [2022]
    Keywords : Multifunktionell plantering; luktträning; pollinatörer; doft; ekosystemtjänster;

    Abstract : Luktsinnet har konstaterats vara ett betydelsefullt sinne i vår vardag. Naturdoft har i synnerhet visat sig ha en positiv inverkan för människans välmående. Vid gestaltning och planering av nya grönytor är dock synen det sinnet som prioriteras. READ MORE

  5. 14. Stödgrödors betydelse för pollinatörer : en litteraturstudie om möjligheter och utmaningar vid nyttjandet av understödjande grödor i agroekosystem

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Ulrika Högberg; [2022]
    Keywords : pollinering; pollinatörer; ekosystemtjänster; understödjande grödor; stödgrödor;

    Abstract : Pollinatörer utför en viktig ekosystemtjänst då de bidrar till att säkerställa skörden av flertalet livsmedelsgrödor. Andelen pollinerande insekter i jordbruket har dock minskat till följd av ett flertal störningsfaktorer och brist på blomresurser. READ MORE

  6. 15. Wild bee species and farming practices in horticultural farms in Madrid : finding paths towards agroecological transitions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Inés Gutiérrez Briceño; [2022]
    Keywords : wild bee; pollination; biodiversity; ecosystem services; landscape; mapping; semi-structured interview; agroecology;

    Abstract : Farms and its different management practices have substantial effects on biodiversity, with the consequent impact on the supply of certain ecosystem services such us pollination. Wild bees provide pollination services in small scale horticultural farming, which is key element to determine and improve farm production but also to the maintenance of ecosystem´s diversity. READ MORE