Pollinators, flowering plants, and conservation biology

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Kearns, Carol A; Inouye, David W

Source:

Bioscience, Volume 47, Issue 5, p.297-308 (1997)

Call Number:

U97KEA01IDUS

Abstract:

Looks at the mutualistic relationship between pollinators and plants. History of plant-pollinator mutualisms; Bees life history as being linked with those of flowering plants; Threats to pollinators; Habitat alteration; Agriculture; Grazing; Habitat fragmentation; Others; Degrees of dependence on pollinators; Examples of disrupted pollinator--plant interactions; Preservation of plant--pollinator systems.

Notes:

Reference Code: U97KEA01IDUS

Full Citation: Kearns, C. A. and D. W. Inouye. 1997. Pollinators, flowering plants, and conservation biology. Bioscience 47 (5): 297-308.

Location: PLANT EF: MULTIPLE SPECIES; FLORISTIC REPRINT FILE

Keywords: bees, behavior, pollination