Browsing by Author "Elisante, Filemon"
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Assessing the potentials of agricultural ecosystem pollination services to improve bean yield in smallholder farming systems
Elisante, Filemon (2020-04)Pollination services by insects contribute to production in 75% of food crop species. When promoted through agro-ecological intensification (AEI), pollination can narrow yield gaps in smallholder farming systems. The ... -
Enhancing knowledge among smallholders on pollinators and supporting field margins for sustainable food security
Elisante, Filemon; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Arnold, Sarah E.J.; Belmain, Steven R.; Gurr, Geoff M.; Darbyshire, Iain; Xie, Gang; Tumbo, Julie; Stevenson, Philip C. (Elsevier Ltd., 2019-08)Agro-ecological intensification (AEI) harnesses natural processes, such as pollination, that support sustainable crop production and can buffer against future food security risks. However, the transition from conventional ... -
Insect pollination is important in a smallholder bean farming system.
Elisante, Filemon; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Arnold, Sarah; Belmain, Steven; Gurr, Geoff; Darbyshire, Iain; Xie, Gang; Stevenson, Philip (PeerJ, 2020-10-20)Many crops are dependent on pollination by insects. Habitat management in agricultural landscapes can support pollinator services and even augment crop production. Common bean ( L.) is an important legume for the livelihoods ...