Acta Oecologica, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 112, P. 103765 - 103765
Published: Aug. 8, 2021
Language: Английский
Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 101 - 108
Published: Jan. 6, 2020
Citizen science is a powerful tool for connecting members of the public with research and obtaining large amounts data. However, it far less commonly implemented in developing countries than developed countries. We conducted large‐scale citizen‐science program monitoring honey bee ( Apis mellifera ) colony losses Argentina to examine how national consortium composed local coordinators two different recruitment strategies influenced volunteer participation. These consisted online questionnaires face‐to‐face interviews beekeepers record health issues. found that use both was necessary because they reached profiles locations, therefore survey's results. Furthermore, participation increased when number higher, regardless strategy. findings could also apply other countries, where lack internet access some potential volunteers, logistical constraints such as long distances, poor infrastructure hamper implementing programs.
Language: Английский
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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 10(6), P. 2047 - 2047
Published: June 16, 2018
Hedgerows, flowering strips, and natural areas that are adjacent to agricultural land have been shown benefit crop production, via the provision of insect pollinators pollinate crops. However, we do not yet know extent which bee habitat in form urban gardens might contribute pollination services surrounding We explored whether by sampling bees from Portland, Oregon metropolitan area, estimating typical foraging distances context commercial- residential-scale pollination-dependent crops up 1000 m garden study sites. estimate could forage outside they were collected, when (commercial-scale or residential-scale) nearby, 30–50% community potentially provide crops, if readily cross boundaries among types. Urban thus be well-positioned neighboring farms food with services, serve as a refuge for is scarce management practices inhospitable. The actual capacity fields depends upon across relatively little known about degree move patches heterogeneous landscapes. propose research agenda can document pollinator health at interface urban, peri-urban, rural In particular, more data needed on how landscape impedes promotes movement between
Language: Английский
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Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 16(4), P. 202 - 203
Published: May 1, 2018
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Language: Английский
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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. e0228169 - e0228169
Published: Feb. 12, 2020
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies are valued for the pollination services that they provide. However, colony mortality has increased to unsustainable levels in some countries, including United States. Landscape conversion monocrop agriculture likely plays a role this by decreasing food sources available honey bees. Many land owners and organizations Upper Midwest region of States would like restore/reconstruct native prairie habitats. With increasing public awareness high mortality, many landowners beekeepers have wondered whether these restored prairies could significantly improve nutrition. Conveniently, bees unique communication signal called waggle dance, which indicates locations flower patches foragers perceive as highly profitable sources. We used signals answer two main questions: First, is there any part season foraging force will devote large proportion its recruitment efforts (waggle dances) within prairies? Second, advertise specific taxa flowers pollen sources? decoded 1528 dances located near large, reconstructed prairies. also collected loads from subset waggle-dancing bees, we then analyzed determine taxon advertised. Most advertised outside prairies, but advertising nectar late summer/fall at one site. seven sources, although three most commonly were non-native. Our results suggest certain may increase chances use those major during period greatest growth production.
Language: Английский
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Insect Conservation and Diversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. 386 - 395
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract Citizen science can expand our knowledge of biodiversity and enhance conservation programs by adding species records associated data. This is the case for bees—the main group pollinators—with millions observations on iNaturalist . Here we ask if spontaneous made citizen scientists this platform provide a good picture bee diversity in terms taxonomic coverage (i.e., proportion different subfamilies, tribes, genera species), identification acuity correct at what level) diversity. For purpose, compare with dataset from structured local survey Curitiba, city 2 million inhabitants southern Brazil. The search resulted 496 52 species, richness similar to most urbanised sampling site survey. Highly eusocial large bees are, proportionally, more frequently observed citizens than sampled professionals. Three observers were responsible 50% About 45% correctly identified number increased up 85% after validation. We perceive that spontaneous, non‐structured, bring biased representation fauna when compared However, shows great potential monitor bodied bees, including rare non‐native species; thus, it may be valuable surveying, monitoring conservation.
Language: Английский
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Public Understanding of Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Online videos are a popular medium for science communication. These can be presented from many perspectives, including scientists sharing their own work or third-party presenting research findings. A mixed between- and within-subjects experiment (n = 620) was conducted in the United States to assess impact of narrative perspective on communication objectives increasing knowledge, changing perceptions, influencing behavior related bee diversity. Results indicate that watching video by scientist associated with higher levels perceived competence likelihood mention person persons when recalling video. However, we did not find significant effects knowledge gain behavioral intentions help support
Language: Английский
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Urban Ecosystems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 28(2)
Published: March 15, 2025
Language: Английский
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Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 7(3), P. 119 - 119
Published: Aug. 27, 2020
Global insect decline impacts ecosystem resilience; pollinators such as honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) have suffered extensive losses over the last decade, threatening food security. Research has focused discretely on in-hive threats (e.g., Nosema and Varroa destructor) broader external causes of agrochemicals, habitat loss). This notably failed to translate into successful reversal bee declines. Working at interdisciplinary nexus entomological, social ecological research, we posit that veterinary research needs adopt a “One-Health” approach address scope crises facing pollinators. We demonstrate reversing declines will require integration hive-specific solutions, reappraisal engagement with many stakeholders whose actions affect health, recontextualising both these within landscape scale efforts. Other publications this special issue explore novel technologies, emergent diseases management approaches; our aim is place context pathway securing honeybee health. Governmental policy reform offers particularly timely achieving goal. Acknowledging healthy need an their enhance contributions in delivering systemic improvements
Language: Английский
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Journal of Applied Entomology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
ABSTRACT Bumblebees, as social species and efficient pollinators, have attracted the attention of researchers governments all over world. However, a comprehensive overview bumblebee research field is lacking. This study delves into bibliometric analysis recent 25 years with bumblebees from 1999 to 2024. Drawing data 4119 publications in Web Science (WoS) database, it showed steady increase number two decades. Countries North America, Europe China formed three main forces. The hotspots frontiers were related decline health bumblebees, including combined effects climate change, agrochemicals, habitat loss fragmentation, parasites disease, monotonous diets competition. Additionally, based on co‐cited references cluster analysis, was concluded that change pesticides will still be focus fields future. Overall, this paper serves an exhaustive resource for individuals working intrigued by bumblebee.
Language: Английский
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Environmental Education Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 19
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Language: Английский
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