Competition for pollinators amid the observed decline of insect populations across the world may reduce the ability of plant species to coexist, a new study has warned. Although many pollinators such as bees and butterflies visit multiple plant species, new research suggests the population decline of these insects could destabilise co-existence among plants. The study, published in the journal Nature, …
A first study of its kind conducted by a team of international scientists has found that fields and farms with more variety of insect pollinator species -- such as bees, hoverflies, butterflies, and beetles -- provide more stable pollination services to nearby crops year on year. The study, which was led by researchers from the University of Reading, reveals that …
