Evidence of introduced honeybees (Apis mellifera) as pollen wasters in orchid pollination

Abstract Biological invasions threaten global biodiversity, altering landscapes, ecosystems, and mutualistic relationships like pollination. Orchids are one of the most threatened plant families, yet the impact of invasive bees on their reproduction remains poorly understood. We conduct a global lit...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Daniela Scaccabarozzi, Lorenzo Guzzetti, Emiliano Pioltelli, Mark Brundrett, Andrea Aromatisi, Giovanni Polverino, Mario Vallejo-Marin, Salvatore Cozzolino, Zong-Xin Ren
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Habitat alteration Introduced honeybees Invasive species Orchids Pollination Native bees
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-64218-x

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