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VOL. 9, ISSUE 11 (2024)
Effect of herbicides on pollination and fertilization: Implications for plant reproduction and ecosystem health
Authors
Satheesh Ampolu, Santhi Priya Dalai, Sankar Rao Miditana, Usha Hanumantu
Abstract
Herbicides are frequently used in agriculture to control weeds, but
they also have a major influence on pollinator populations and
pollination-dependent plants. In and near crop fields, herbicide exposure can
result in fewer flowering plants, which reduces the amount of nectar and pollen
resources needed by pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other insects.
Furthermore, some pesticides are harmful to pollinators, affecting them
directly and reducing their lifetime or indirectly by contaminating their food
supplies. Pollination services may be impacted by decreases in pollinator
variety and abundance brought on by this degradation of habitat quality and
floral supplies. Pollinator population disruption can affect biodiversity and
agricultural productivity by lowering crop yields for plants that depend on
animal pollination. Comprehending these consequences is essential for
formulating integrated pest and weed control strategies that protect pollinator
health and promote sustainable food production.
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Pages:125-128
How to cite this article:
Satheesh Ampolu, Santhi Priya Dalai, Sankar Rao Miditana, Usha Hanumantu "Effect of herbicides on pollination and fertilization: Implications for plant reproduction and ecosystem health". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 11, 2024, Pages 125-128
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