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How can an understanding of plant-pollinator interactions contribute to global food security?

Bailes, E. J., Ollerton, J., Pattrick, J. G. and Glover, B. J. (2015) How can an understanding of plant-pollinator interactions contribute to global food security? Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 26 1369-5266.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: Pollination of crops by animals is an essential part of global food production, but evidence suggests that wild pollinator populations may be declining while a number of problems are besetting managed honey bee colonies. Animal-pollinated crops grown today, bred in an environment where pollination was less likely to limit fruit set, are often suboptimal in attracting and sustaining their pollinator populations. Research into plant-pollinator interactions is often conducted in a curiosity-driven, ecological framework, but may inform breeding and biotechnological approaches to enhance pollinator attraction and crop yield. In this article we review key topics in current plant-pollinator research that have potential roles in future crop breeding for enhanced global food security.
Creators: Bailes, Emily J, Ollerton, Jeff, Pattrick, Jonathan G and Glover, Beverley J
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Date: 1 August 2015
Date Type: Publication
Journal or Publication Title: Current Opinion in Plant Biology
Volume: 26
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2015.06.002
ISSN: 1369-5266
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/10731

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