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; Arnold, Sarah; Belmain, Steven; Gurr, Geoff; Darbyshire, Iain; Xie, Gang; Tumbo, Julie; Stevenson, Philip (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 ...