06/07/2023 SOURCE: www.theguardian.com
Poor pollination caused by destructive farming methods leads to loss of biodiversity and is a threat to food production, inquiry told
Insect decline a threat to fruit crops and food security, scientists warn MPs
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Topics: Genes /Genetics, Ag Innovation,
Purdue biology innovation allows the introduction of valuable traits in plants without creating transgenic plants @PurdueRP
Academic researchers and companies in the agricultural biotechnology sector will be able to use a patent-pending Purdue University biology innovation to introduce valuable traits to plants without integrating novel DNA into a plant’s genome.
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06/06/2023 SOURCE: theconversation.com
New research suggests insects have pollinated flowers since the pollen-bearing blooms first evolved more than 140 million years ago.
The world's first flowers were pollinated by insects
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06/06/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com
Not-so-hot take: mosquitoes are the worst. They’re also the deadliest animal on the planet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Vector-borne diseases, including those transmitted by mosquitoes, cause more than 700,000 deaths per year. They can also infect dogs and cats with heartworms, and they drive us from our yards and make us miserable every summer. So it’s no surprise ...
Can mosquito spray services kill good bugs, like pollinators? We asked the experts
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06/06/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com
An essential ecological survival function, without pollinators the human race and all the Earth's ecosystems wouldn't survive. When pollen grains move from flower to flower of the same species, it allows them to reproduce healthy and fertile seeds. Indeed, although pollination is essential for all plants to reproduce, very few can do it on their own. In fact, over 80% of plants and flowers require assistance to pollinate. But if you think for a second that pollination is just the work of bees, you couldn't be more wrong. From other insects to birds and mammals, click on to discover the pollinators of the animal kingdom.
Beyond bees: looking at the other pollinators of the animal kingdom
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06/06/2023 SOURCE: news.yahoo.com
Picture a summer’s day, with clouds of colorful butterflies fluttering through the garden, while the borders hum with bees and hoverflies. Pollinators desperately need our help to survive – they need nectar and pollen, water and shelter – not just in summer, but all year round. We can all do our bit by growing familiar plants to help them, even if we’ve only got a window box. Garden designer Jilayne Rickards thinks that color schemes could be on their way out altogether and plants for pollinators will become the key consideration.
Best plants for pollinators: 25 ways to help wildlife in your plot
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06/06/2023 SOURCE: www.dailyadvocate.com
GREENVILLE — Ever wondered what it takes to become a beekeeper, or just how that honey gets from a hive into those cute little bottles? Look no further than GPL.
Art of Beekeeping coming to GPL June 8 - Daily Advocate & Early Bird News
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06/06/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com
Local beekeeper explains the hurdles to sustaining this very important pollinator.
What’s Growing On: The Buzz on Beekeeping in NCFL
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06/06/2023 SOURCE: spacecoastdaily.com
Backyard beekeeping is all the rage in Brevard County. The county’s two beekeeping clubs – the Brevard Backyard Beekeepers in Cocoa, and the South Brevard Beekeepers in Melbourne – boast several hundred members between them.
Backyard Beekeeping, Board Games: The Latest Hobby Trends in Brevard County and Around the World - Space Coast Daily
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06/06/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com
Organic farming methods mean less pesticides in our soil and food. They ensure agricultural runoff won't contain toxic chemicals that can make their way into our …
Organic beekeeping rivals conventional methods for bee health & productivity
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