Wild bee populations are declining due to human activities, such as land use change, which
strongly affect the composition and diversity of available plants and food sources. The …

Despite recent advances in understanding the role of biodiversity in ecosystem-service
provision, the links between the health of ecosystem-service providers and human health …

As bees' main source of protein and lipids, pollen is critical for their development,
reproduction, and health. Plant species vary considerably in the macronutrient content of …

Background Honey bee colonies managed for agricultural pollination are highly dependent
on human inputs, especially for disease control and supplemental nutrition. Hives are …

Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) contamination is an emerging environmental and
public health concern, and these particles have been reported both in aquatic and terrestrial …

Floral nectar is prone to colonization by nectar-adapted yeasts and bacteria via air-, rain-,
and animal-mediated dispersal. Upon colonization, microbes can modify nectar chemical …

Anthropogenic activities are triggering global changes in the environment, causing entire
communities of plants, pollinators and their interactions to restructure, and ultimately leading …

Research evidence suggests that pesticide residues are one of the leading potential causes
of the decline in pollinators, especially during vulnerable periods such as foraging in the …

Pesticide exposure remains one of the main factors in the population decline of insect
pollinators. It is urgently necessary to assess the effects of mixtures on pollinator risk …

Bees are vitally important in natural and agricultural ecosystems, providing key pollination
services to wild plants and crops. Increasing reports of regional declines of bee populations …