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food crops

Coverage of food crops in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 05:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 1 · 05:00 UTC
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James Gilbertperson1University of Hullorganization1red mason beestopic1heatwavestopic1pollinationtopic1
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  • SCIENCEJul 1 · 05:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility

    A study found that extreme heat from heatwaves significantly reduces the fertility of red mason bees, which could negatively impact the pollination of food crops in subsequent years. The research simulated a UK heatwave in a lab setting to measure its effects on solitary bees compared to normal summer conditions.