Pollinators

Recently, first-ever global level study was conducted to index causes and effects of decline in ecosystem services provided by pollinator species.

Key Findings

• Habitat destruction, land management — notably grazing, fertilisers, and agricultural monoculture farming — and extensive pesticide use are the top three global causes of pollinator loss.
• Crop pollination deficits pose the greatest threat to humans, resulting in a decrease in the quality and quantity of food and biofuel crops.
• According to the study, China and India, which are heavily reliant on pollinator-dependent fruit and vegetable crops, now require people to hand-pollinate some fruits and vegetables.

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