Author : National Research Council
Release : 2007-05-13
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Status of Pollinators in North America - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Status of Pollinators in North America write by National Research Council. This book was released on 2007-05-13. Status of Pollinators in North America available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Pollinators-insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the female parts of flowers for plant reproduction-are an essential part of natural and agricultural ecosystems throughout North America. For example, most fruit, vegetable, and seed crops and some crops that provide fiber, drugs, and fuel depend on animals for pollination. This report provides evidence for the decline of some pollinator species in North America, including America's most important managed pollinator, the honey bee, as well as some butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds. For most managed and wild pollinator species, however, population trends have not been assessed because populations have not been monitored over time. In addition, for wild species with demonstrated declines, it is often difficult to determine the causes or consequences of their decline. This report outlines priorities for research and monitoring that are needed to improve information on the status of pollinators and establishes a framework for conservation and restoration of pollinator species and communities.