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.
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| 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. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/zero_hunger |
| 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 |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8145 |
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