The costs and benefits of sunflower pollen diet on bumble bee colony disease and health

Abstract Pathogen transmission between domesticated and wild host species has important implications for community ecology, agriculture, and wildlife conservation. Bumble bees provide valuable pollination services that are vital for both wildflowers and agricultural production. Intense concerns abou...

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Main Authors: Jonathan J. Giacomini, Sara J. Connon, Daniel Marulanda, Lynn S. Adler, Rebecca E. Irwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-07-01
Series:Ecosphere
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3663