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Wild pollinators enhance oilseed rape yield in small-holder farming systems in China.

Yi ZouHaijun XiaoFelix J J A BianchiFrank JaukerShudong LuoWopke van der Werf
Published in: BMC ecology (2017)
Wild pollinator abundance and diversity contribute to oilseed rape yield by enhancing plant resource allocation to seeds rather than to above-ground biomass. This study highlights the importance of the conservation of wild pollinators to support oilseed rape production in small-holder farming systems in China.
Keyphrases
  • genetic diversity