Agronomic Traits in Oilseed Rape (<i>Brassica napus</i>) Can Predict Foraging Resources for Insect Pollinators

Agronomic Traits in Oilseed Rape (<i>Brassica napus</i>) Can Predict Foraging Resources for Insect Pollinators

Mass-flowering crops, such as oilseed rape (OSR; <i>Brassica napus</i>), provide pulses of nectar and pollen, helping to support pollinators and their pollination services in agricultural landscapes. Despite their value to declining pollinators, varietal in-field OSR testing focusses on...

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Main Authors: Stacey M. Fairhurst, Lorna J. Cole, Tereza Kocarkova, Catherine Jones-Morris, Andy Evans, Gail Jackson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
<i>Brassica napus</i>
oilseed rape
floral resources
agronomic traits
pollinators
pollination services
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/3/440

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