Cultivation of pollinator-dependent crops has expanded globally, increasing our reliance on
insect pollination. This essential ecosystem service is provided by a wide range of managed …

Global changes are severely affecting pollinator insect communities worldwide, resulting in
repeated patterns of species extirpations and extinctions. Whilst negative population trends …

Though they are relatively understudied, non-native bees are ubiquitous and have
enormous potential economic and environmental impacts. These impacts may be positive or …

Increasing honey demand and global coverage of pollinator-dependent crops within the
context of global pollinator declines have accelerated international trade in managed bees …

Studying rapid biological changes accompanying the introduction of alien organisms into
native ecosystems can provide insights into fundamental ecological and evolutionary theory …

Protecting, establishing and managing biodiverse semi-natural habitats is one strategy
within the concept of ecological intensification of agriculture that supports insect pollinator …

The seed is the carrier of the genetic improvements brought about by modern plant
breeding, and seed production is carried out in accordance with certification systems to …

The ecological impacts of alien species invasion are a major threat to global biodiversity.
The increasing number of invasion events by alien species and the high cost and difficulty of …

Many insect species can contribute to crop pollination; however, most growers remain highly
dependent on the managed honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) for this service. The European …

Abstract The Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is implicated as a major disease factor in honey
bee (Apis mellifera) populations worldwide. Honey bees are extensively relied upon for …