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What is pollination and what are pollinators in agriculture?

Code: 9781801467476
Publication date: 19/12/2022
Extent: 44 pages

Contributions by: Seanne Clemente and Lynn Adler, University of Massachusetts, USA

Chapter synopsis:

This chapter provides an overview of the history of pollination biology, it begins by discussing the basics of pollination and goes on to discuss pollinators and their diversity. Sections also cover the ecology and evolution of floral traits, domestication and its impact on plant-pollinator relationships and how pollinators can impact agriculture. A section on modern agriculture and pollinators is also provided.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2022.0111.01
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 The basics of pollination
  • 3 Pollinators and their diversity
  • 4 The ecology and evolution of floral traits
  • 5 Domestication and its impact on plant–pollinator relationships
  • 6 How do pollinators impact agriculture?
  • 7 Modern agriculture and pollinators
  • 8 Conclusion
  • 9 Where to look for further information
  • 10 References

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