Crop Pollination By Bees

Author : Keith S. Delaplane,D. F. Mayer
Publisher : Cabi
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0851994482

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Crop Pollination by Bees by Keith S. Delaplane,D. F. Mayer Pdf

The collapse of the ubiquitous honeybee population during the past 20 years has caused a pollination vacuum for many crops. Surveys and grower experience indicate that a crisis exists in our pollinator populations. This book is an accessible, practical and authoritative research-based guide to using bees for crop pollination. It emphasizes conserving feral bee populations as well as more traditional methods of culturing honeybees and other bees. There are three main sections that address the biology of pollination, culturing and managing bees for optimum crop pollination, and individual crop pollination requirements and recommendations. This last section includes 42 short chapters on different crops.

Author : Keith S. Delaplane
Publisher : CABI
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786393494

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Crop Pollination by Bees, Volume 1 by Keith S. Delaplane Pdf

Since the second half of the 20th Century, our agricultural bee pollinators have faced mounting threats from ecological disturbance and pan-global movement of pathogens and parasites. At the same time, the area of pollinator-dependent crops is increasing globally with no end in sight. Never before has so much been asked of our finite pool of bee pollinators. This book not only explores the evolutionary and ecologic bases of these dynamics, it translates this knowledge into practical research-based guidance for using bees to pollinate crops. It emphasizes conserving wild bee populations as well as culturing honey bees, bumble bees, and managed solitary bees. To cover such a range of biology, theory, and practice from the perspectives of both the pollinator and the crop, the book is divided into two volumes. Volume 1 focuses on bees, their biology, coevolution with plants, foraging ecology and management, and gives practical ways to increase bee abundance and pollinating performance on the farm. Volume 2 (also available from CABI) focuses on crops, with chapters addressing crop-specific requirements and bee pollination management recommendations. Both volumes will be essential reading for farmers, horticulturists and gardeners, researchers and professionals working in insect ecology and conservation, and students of entomology and crop protection.

Author : Rosalind James,Theresa L. Pitts-Singer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 0199717877

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Bee Pollination in Agricultural Ecosystems by Rosalind James,Theresa L. Pitts-Singer Pdf

For many agricultural crops, bees play a vital role as pollinators, and this book discusses the interplay among bees, agriculture, and the environment. Although honey bees are well recognized as pollinators, managed bumble bees and solitary bees are also critical for the successful pollination of certain crops, while wild bees provide a free service. As bees liberally pass pollen from one plant to the next, they also impact the broader ecosystem, and not always to the benefit of humankind. Bees can enhance the unintentional spread of genes from genetically engineered plants, and may increase the spread of invasive weeds. Conversely, genetically engineered plants can impact pollinators, and invasive weeds can supply new sources of food for these insects. Bees' flower-visiting activities also can be exploited to help spread biological control agents that control crop pests, and they are important for native plant reproduction. Managing bees for pollination is complex and the factors that must be taken into consideration are treated here, including bee natural history, physiology, pathology, and behavior. Furthermore, transporting bees from native ranges to new areas for pollination services can be controversial, and needs to be done only after assuring that it will not disrupt various ecosystems. Even though bees are small, unobtrusive creatures, they play large roles in the ecosystem. The connection between bees and humankind also is symbolic of a broader interconnection between humans and the natural world.

Author : Keith S. Delaplane
Publisher : CABI
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786393524

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Crop Pollination by Bees, Volume 2 by Keith S. Delaplane Pdf

Since the second half of the 20th Century, our agricultural bee pollinators have faced mounting threats from ecological disturbance and pan-global movement of pathogens and parasites. At the same time, the area of pollinator-dependent crops is increasing globally with no end in sight. Never before has so much been asked of our finite pool of bee pollinators. This book not only explores the evolutionary and ecologic bases of these dynamics, it translates this knowledge into practical research-based guidance for using bees to pollinate crops. It emphasizes conserving wild bee populations as well as culturing honey bees, bumble bees, and managed solitary bees. To cover such a range of biology, theory, and practice from the perspectives of both the pollinator and the crop, the book is divided into two volumes. Volume 1 focuses on bees, their biology, coevolution with flowering plants, foraging ecology and management, and gives practical ways to increase bee abundance and pollinating performance on the farm. Volume 2 (this volume) focuses on crops, with chapters addressing crop-specific requirements and bee pollination management recommendations. Both volumes are essential reading for farmers, horticulturists and gardeners, researchers and professionals working in insect ecology and conservation, and students of entomology and crop protection.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on the Status of Pollinators in North America
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309102896

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Status of Pollinators in North America by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on the Status of Pollinators in North America Pdf

Pollinators-insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the female parts of flowers for plant reproduction-are an essential part of natural and agricultural ecosystems throughout North America. For example, most fruit, vegetable, and seed crops and some crops that provide fiber, drugs, and fuel depend on animals for pollination. This report provides evidence for the decline of some pollinator species in North America, including America's most important managed pollinator, the honey bee, as well as some butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds. For most managed and wild pollinator species, however, population trends have not been assessed because populations have not been monitored over time. In addition, for wild species with demonstrated declines, it is often difficult to determine the causes or consequences of their decline. This report outlines priorities for research and monitoring that are needed to improve information on the status of pollinators and establishes a framework for conservation and restoration of pollinator species and communities.

Author : Samuel Emmett McGregor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Abeille
ISBN : WISC:89036622082

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Insect Pollination of Cultivated Crop Plants by Samuel Emmett McGregor Pdf

Author : Eric Mader,Marla Spivak,Elaine Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Bee culture
ISBN : 1933395206

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Managing Alternative Pollinators by Eric Mader,Marla Spivak,Elaine Evans Pdf

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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Beekeepers
ISBN : UVA:X030487995

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Pollination and the Honey Bee by Anonim Pdf

Introduction -- Pollination and reproduction in plants -- Insects of major importance in plant pollination -- The economics of pollination -- Beekeeping regions in the United States -- Recognized problems -- The written contract -- Sample pollination agreement -- The Extension Service can help -- Sample program for state extension specialists -- Sample workshop schedule -- Selected references -- Appendix : research in progress.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Bee culture
ISBN : UCAL:B5593985

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Crop Pollination and Honey Production by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Brand Free
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015028926288

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Insect Pollination of Crops by John Brand Free Pdf

The second edition of this text on the significance of insect pollination of crops has been expanded to include new information on many crops, particularly tropical ones, and on the use of managed populations of bees, both colonial and solitary.

Author : Keith S. Delaplane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Bee culture
ISBN : 1786393530

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Crop Pollination by Bees by Keith S. Delaplane Pdf

"Volume 2 of a practical guide to bees and how they pollinate essential crops. Provides simple, succinct advice on how to increase bee abundance and pollination. Very useful for farmers, horticulturalists, gardeners, and those interested in insect ecology and conservation, including students of entomology and crop protection"--

Author : Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists
Publisher : [Guelph, Ont.] : Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Bee culture
ISBN : CORNELL:31924074094024

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A Guide To: Managing Bees for Crop Pollination by Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists Pdf

Author : Uma Partap
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Bee culture
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073980199

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Pollination Management of Mountain Crops Through Beekeeping by Uma Partap Pdf

Author : Keith S. Delaplane,Daniel F. Mayer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:804682580

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Crop Pollination by Bees by Keith S. Delaplane,Daniel F. Mayer Pdf

Author : Dharam P. Abrol
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400719422

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Pollination Biology by Dharam P. Abrol Pdf

This book has a wider approach not strictly focused on crop production compared to other books that are strictly oriented towards bees, but has a generalist approach to pollination biology. It also highlights relationships between introduced and wild pollinators and consequences of such introductions on communities of wild pollinating insects. The chapters on biochemical basis of plant-pollination interaction, pollination energetics, climate change and pollinators and pollinators as bioindicators of ecosystem functioning provide a base for future insights into pollination biology. The role of honeybees and wild bees on crop pollination, value of bee pollination, planned honeybee pollination, non-bee pollinators, safety of pollinators, pollination in cages, pollination for hybrid seed production, the problem of diseases, genetically modified plants and bees, the role of bees in improving food security and livelihoods, capacity building and awareness for pollinators are also discussed.