How much does agriculture depend on pollinators? Lessons from long-term trends in crop production

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Authors

Marcelo A. Aizen · National University of Comahue

Lucas A. Garibaldi · University of Buenos Aires

Saul A. Cunningham · Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Alexandra‐Maria Klein · University of Göttingen

Abstract

We propose that pollination shortage will intensify demand for agricultural land, a trend that will be more pronounced in the developing world. This increasing pressure on supply of agricultural land could significantly contribute to global environmental change.

Topics & Keywords

Plant and animal studies Agricultural Innovations and Practices Insect and Pesticide Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Botany

Volume 103, Issue 9, pp. 1579-1588

DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcp076

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