Effects of Soil Quality Enhancement on Pollinator-Plant Interactions

Both biotic and abiotic factors can affect soil quality, which can significantly impact plant growth, productivity, and resistance to pests. However, the effects of soil quality on the interactions of plants with beneficial arthropods, such as pollinators, have not been extensively examined. We stud...

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Main Authors: Yasmin J. Cardoza, Gabriel K. Harris, Christina M. Grozinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Psyche: A Journal of Entomology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/581458