Fungicide ingestion reduces net energy gain and microbiome diversity of the solitary mason bee

Fungicide ingestion reduces net energy gain and microbiome diversity of the solitary mason bee

Abstract Fungicides are frequently used during tree fruit bloom and can threaten insect pollinators. However, little is known about how non-honey bee pollinators such as the solitary bee, Osmia cornifrons, respond to contact and systemic fungicides commonly used in apple production during bloom. Thi...

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Main Authors: Mitzy F. Porras, Juan Antonio Raygoza Garay, Malachi Brought, Tomas López–Londoño, Alexander Chautá, Makaylee Crone, Edwin G. Rajotte, Ngoc Phan, Neelendra K. Joshi, Kari Peter, David Biddinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Fungicide risk assessment
Host-microbial diversity
Osmia cornifrons
Pollen provisions
Mortality
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53935-y

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53935-y

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