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View article: The pick of the plot: An evidence‐based approach for selecting and testing suitable plants to use in annual seed mixes to attract insect pollinators
The pick of the plot: An evidence‐based approach for selecting and testing suitable plants to use in annual seed mixes to attract insect pollinators Open
Societal Impact Statement Concern regarding wild pollinator declines has increased motivation to plant pollinator‐friendly plants in gardens and urban areas, but ‘plants for pollinators’ recommendations are often anecdotal and inaccurate. …
View article: A continuous feast of bramble: <i>Rubus fruticosus</i> agg. is a key cross‐seasonal dietary resource for a fallow deer population
A continuous feast of bramble: <i>Rubus fruticosus</i> agg. is a key cross‐seasonal dietary resource for a fallow deer population Open
Context : Deer (Cervidae) populations are increasing in many global regions, leading to concerns about their impacts on temperate forests. Advancing evidence‐based management requires a detailed understanding of the dietary habits of deer …
View article: Temporal change in floral availability leads to periods of resource limitation and affects diet specificity in a generalist pollinator
Temporal change in floral availability leads to periods of resource limitation and affects diet specificity in a generalist pollinator Open
Generalist species are core components of ecological networks and crucial for the maintenance of biodiversity. Generalist species and networks are expected to be more resilient, and therefore understanding the dynamics of specialization an…
View article: Plants, pollinators and their interactions under global ecological change: The role of pollen <scp>DNA</scp> metabarcoding
Plants, pollinators and their interactions under global ecological change: The role of pollen <span>DNA</span> metabarcoding Open
Anthropogenic activities are triggering global changes in the environment, causing entire communities of plants, pollinators and their interactions to restructure, and ultimately leading to species declines. To understand the mechanisms be…
View article: Temporal Patterns of Honeybee Foraging in a Diverse Floral Landscape Revealed Using Pollen DNA Metabarcoding of Honey
Temporal Patterns of Honeybee Foraging in a Diverse Floral Landscape Revealed Using Pollen DNA Metabarcoding of Honey Open
Synopsis Understanding the plants pollinators use through the year is vital to support pollinator populations and mitigate for declines in floral resources due to habitat loss. DNA metabarcoding allows the temporal picture of nectar and po…
View article: Using DNA Metabarcoding to Identify Floral Visitation by Pollinators
Using DNA Metabarcoding to Identify Floral Visitation by Pollinators Open
The identification of floral visitation by pollinators provides an opportunity to improve our understanding of the fine-scale ecological interactions between plants and pollinators, contributing to biodiversity conservation and promoting e…
View article: Seasonal progression and differences in major floral resource use by bees and hoverflies in a diverse horticultural and agricultural landscape revealed by DNA metabarcoding
Seasonal progression and differences in major floral resource use by bees and hoverflies in a diverse horticultural and agricultural landscape revealed by DNA metabarcoding Open
Gardens are important habitats for pollinators, providing floral resources and nesting sites. There are high levels of public support for growing ‘pollinator‐friendly’ plants but while plant recommendation lists are available, they are usu…
View article: Seasonal specialisation in floral resource use by honeybee colonies reveals periods of food shortage in a diverse horticultural and agricultural landscape.
Seasonal specialisation in floral resource use by honeybee colonies reveals periods of food shortage in a diverse horticultural and agricultural landscape. Open
Availability of suitable nectar and pollen resources is a limiting factor for pollinator survival, with both overall resource quantity and quality, along with provision throughout the season, being critical. Yet, our understanding of how t…
View article: Using DNA Metabarcoding to Identify Floral Visitation by Pollinators
Using DNA Metabarcoding to Identify Floral Visitation by Pollinators Open
The identification of floral visitation by pollinators provides an opportunity to improve our understanding of the fine-scale ecological interactions between plants and pollinators, contributing to biodiversity conservation and promoting e…
View article: Pollen DNA metabarcoding and related methods in global change ecology: prospects, challenges, and progress
Pollen DNA metabarcoding and related methods in global change ecology: prospects, challenges, and progress Open
Anthropogenic activities are leading to changes in the environment at global scales, and understanding these changes requires rapid, high-throughput methods of assessment. Pollen DNA metabarcoding and related methods provide advantages in …
View article: Lives before and after Stonehenge: An osteobiographical study of four prehistoric burials recently excavated from the Stonehenge World Heritage Site
Lives before and after Stonehenge: An osteobiographical study of four prehistoric burials recently excavated from the Stonehenge World Heritage Site Open
Osteobiographies of four individuals whose skeletal remains were recovered in 2015–16 from the Stonehenge World Heritage Site are constructed, drawing upon evidence from funerary taphonomy, radiocarbon dating, osteological study, stable is…
View article: Investigating the value of gardens for providing floral resources to pollinating insects
Investigating the value of gardens for providing floral resources to pollinating insects Open
Introduction: Animal pollination is essential for the production of 75% of the world’s crops, with insects playing the largest role in this service. Bees are viewed as the most significant group of pollinators, particularly the honey bee a…
View article: Using DNA metabarcoding to investigate honey bee foraging reveals limited flower use despite high floral availability
Using DNA metabarcoding to investigate honey bee foraging reveals limited flower use despite high floral availability Open
Understanding which flowers honey bees ( Apis mellifera ) use for forage can help us to provide suitable plants for healthy honey bee colonies. Accordingly, honey DNA metabarcoding provides a valuable tool for investigating pollen and nect…