Do French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) grown in proximity to Mt Kenya forest- Kenya- experience pollination deficit?

Yields of commercially important crops in Kenya are often far below their potential. Amongst the possible reasons for such low yields may be the ecosystem degradation that can be expected to have negative impacts on pollinator presence in cropland, and the consequent food security issue for smallhol...

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Main Authors: Rose Masiga, Muo Kasina, Jenard Mbugi, Christopher Odhiambo, Wanja Kinuthia, Barbara Gemmill-Herren, Bernard Vaissière
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Enviroquest Ltd. 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of Pollination Ecology
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Online Access:http://www.pollinationecology.org/index.php?journal=jpe&page=article&op=download&path%5B%5D=252&path%5B%5D=103