PhD Dissertation: “Bee, Floral Resource, and Pollination Service Responses to Management Scale and Type in Suburban Areas” by Sheryl Hosler (Minor Lab)
February 28, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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SELE 4289
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Download iCal FilePlease join us on 2/28/24 at 12pm in SELE 4289 for "Bee, Floral Resource, and Pollination Service Responses to Management Scale and Type in Suburban Areas" by Sheryl Hosler (Minor Lab)
Abstract: Bees facilitate a vital ecosystem function through their role in moving pollen among flowers for plant reproduction. Previous research has indicated that urban and suburban areas may provide quality habitat for bees and support pollination services, but the mechanisms determining the suitability of urban environments as bee habitat are still largely unknown. I conducted a series of field studies in the Chicago area to determine the effects of the suburban environment on bee biodiversity and pollination services. Sampling was done in residential backyards and gardens as well as in powerline corridors. I investigated the alpha, beta, and gamma level biodiversity responses of bees and floral resources to site management scale. I also examined the relationships between site management, the flowering plant community, the bee community, and pollination of two different focal plants.
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Feb 20, 2024
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Feb 20, 2024