Social insects, ie ants, bees, wasps and termites, are key components of ecological
communities, and are important ecosystem services (ESs) providers. Here, we review the …

Australian horticulture relies heavily on the introduced managed honey bee, Apis mellifera
Linnaeus 1758 (Hymenoptera: Apidae), to pollinate crops. Given the risks associated with …

In this paper, I go back to Bas van Fraassen's seminal discussion of perspectivity in the
context of scientific representation as a springboard for distinguishing between two possible …

Recently, the closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) and its application to various fields have
been an area of great interest. Despite the importance of CLSC, there remains a paucity of …

Deficits in insect-mediated pollination service undermine ecosystem biodiversity and
function, human nutrition, and economic welfare. Global pollinator supply continues to …

Insect pollination increases the yield and quality of many crops and therefore, understanding
the role of insect pollinators in crop production is necessary to sustainably increase yields …

In this chapter we present a synthesis of recommendations for conducting field experiments
with honey bees in the context of agricultural pollination. We begin with an overview of …

The Africanization of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) in the Americas is among the most
extensive insect invasions in the world, with large-scale effects on the economy and ecology …

(1) Background: The participation of insects in the pollination of self-pollinating plants, such
as coffee, is still controversial. This study determined the effect of flower-visiting insects on …

Pollination services from insects are important for higher yield and better fruit quality in
avocado (Persea americana Mill.). Measuring pollinator effectiveness is significant for …