Browsing Research Articles [LISBE] by Author "Xie, Gang"

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    • 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 ...