| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6301131 | Biological Conservation | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Wild bee visitation of cherry flowers is positively related to cherry yield. ⺠Honeybee visitation is not related to cherry yield, although honeybees are twice as abundant in cherry trees. ⺠High-diversity bee habitats in the surrounding landscape enhance wild bee visitation. ⺠An increase of high-diversity bee habitats in the landscape from 20% to 50% increases cherry fruit set by 150%. ⺠The conservation of high-diversity bee habitats enhances gratis ecosystem services, and thereby, the farmers' yield.
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Authors
Andrea Holzschuh, Jan-Hendrik Dudenhöffer, Teja Tscharntke,