Pollinators are a key component of global biodiversity, providing vital ecosystem services to
crops and wild plants. There is clear evidence of recent declines in both wild and …

Declines in bumble bee species in the past 60 years are well documented in Europe, where
they are driven primarily by habitat loss and declines in floral abundance and diversity …

Global concern over widely documented declines in pollinators,–has led to the identification
of anthropogenic stressors that, individually, are detrimental to bee populations …

Pollination services from wild insects contribute to crop productivity around the world, but are
at risk of decline in agricultural landscapes. Using highbush blueberry as a model system …

There is considerable concern over declines in insect pollinator communities and potential
impacts on the pollination of crops and wildflowers,,,. Among the multiple pressures facing …

Highlights•Bees' specific nutritional requirements are partitioned between pollen and
nectar.•Nectar and pollen provide carbohydrates, protein, lipids, and micronutrients.•Bee …

Bumblebees are familiar and charismatic insects, occurring throughout much of the world.
They are increasingly being used as a model organism for studying a wide range of …

Pollinators are fundamental to maintaining both biodiversity and agricultural productivity, but
habitat destruction, loss of flower resources, and increased use of pesticides are causing …

Pollinator nutritional ecology provides insights into plant–pollinator interactions, coevolution,
and the restoration of declining pollinator populations. Bees obtain their protein and lipid …

Planted meadows are increasingly used to improve the biodiversity and aesthetic amenity
value of urban areas. Although many 'pollinator-friendly'seed mixes are available, the floral …