Bee Biodiversity Critical for Crops
Posted on August 9th, 2018 by Mary Lord
Bees are among North America’s most important agricultural asset, increasing yields in roughly three-quarters of our crops. But as researchers funded by the National Science Foundation are learning, plants need a diversity of pollinators – and everyday gardeners can help.
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