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Glob Chang Biol October 2013 PMID 23704044

Native bees buffer the negative impact of climate warming on honey bee pollination of watermelon crops.

Romina Rader, James Reilly, Ignasi Bartomeus, Rachael Winfree

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The discussions reveal a strong consensus on the importance of native bees as buffers against climate warming's negative effects on crop pollination, with examples such as references to peer-reviewed studies and organizations like USDA. The tone emphasizes urgency and significance, using words like 'crucial,' 'important implications,' and 'must consider,' which reflect high interest and recognition of the impact on food security.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of biodiversity and native bees in mitigating climate change impacts on agriculture, indicating general support for the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, referencing studies, and emphasizing the importance of pollinators for food security, with phrases like 'important implications' and highlighting native bees' buffering role.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts cite research studies and mention organizations like USDA, demonstrating a meaningful engagement with the scientific findings.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions underline the critical importance of protecting native pollinators to sustain food production amid climate change, emphasizing broad ecological and societal impacts.

Abstract in brief

  • Climate warming is likely to decrease honey bee pollination of watermelon crops significantly (about 14.5%) by 2099 under the worst-case scenario, but native wild bees are expected to compensate by increasing their pollination contributions, leading to a net increase of 4.5%.
  • Native bees play a crucial role in buffering the negative effects of climate change on crop pollination, highlighting the importance of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem stability.
  • The study emphasizes that protecting native wild pollinators is vital for sustaining food production and addressing the broader impacts of climate change on global food security.
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BES-Net (Biodiversity and Ecosystems Network)
@BESNet_UNDP · X

If climate change affects pollinators, this will have important implications for #foodsecurity Follow the article: Native #bees buffer the negative impact of climate warming on honey bee pollination of watermelon crops #GlobalChangeBiology https://t.co/x2da0G6scd https://t.co/0tZXjQH1jh

Nov 6, 2019 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 5,342 followers View post →
Laura Russo
@lrusso08 · X

@randajab @susta1nabeelity @CrowderLabWSU @kelsey_k_graham @msuberrybugs @venturini_eric Also tons of good stuff out of the Winfree, Kremen, and Rader labs: https://t.co/zDRkIohOzv https://t.co/t6V90C8b4J https://t.co/BHGRdTb2dt (the last one is more student friendly)

Jan 27, 2020 · 1 like · 1,253 followers View post →
Francesco P.
@SpiruSensei · X

@ncdave4life @ChrisBBacon3 @DenisDaly @S_Metzeler @priscian @AndreGrossza @ScienceBlog3 @BenKoby1911 @Data79504085 @InspirallPE @3GHtweets @Anvndarnamn5 @PvtMcAuslan @Climatehope2 @EdwardRiffle @fischerfischy @Willard1951 @Veritatem2021 @AuroriaEn @Michael_D_Crow @JusticeTrudeau @Mark_A_Lunn @judgementalbe1 @AristotleMrs @Coleski14 @wallytoms0 @LesserMegadeath @WernerReinhard5 @S_D_Mannix @ammocrypta @JimBlack48 @glinch72 @Jaisans @stitchnstab @CarrudoDon @LiveLifeBK24 @TheDisproof @Joeyd87745119 @Devonian1342 @Hji45519156 @waxliberty @SuperFoxyLoxy @JaapTitulaer @wjack76995 @Rocky35418823 @NobaconEgbert @balls95652097 @JustThi30117912 @SniemN @NatGeo Agriculture is known to be the most affected by AGW of most fields. From pollinators affected (help with 75% of production to other nutrients/water: https://t.co/rOVdot66B9 https://t.co/yHzjEx3pSA https://t.co/ixMH0wOywH https://t.co/bi

May 8, 2023 · 1 like · 188 followers View post →
@borenbears
@borenbears · X

Peer reviewed studies show climate change is one of MANY stresses on honeybees. https://t.co/si0zDunl3B https://t.co/YT50O70aAN https://t.co/dBXvz1tENL https://t.co/AIaavtsXz6 AND this from USDA: https://t.co/gmYXR56Iem https://t.co/Ikf1n0Afeb

Jun 23, 2023 · 15,445 followers View post →
@borenbears
@borenbears · X

@TXBrianDavis242 Here's Bee survey: https://t.co/ClOMZjGUyz Peer reviewed studies show climate change is one of MANY stresses on honeybees. https://t.co/si0zDunl3B https://t.co/YT50O70aAN https://t.co/dBXvz1tENL https://t.co/AIaavtsXz6 AND this from USDA: https://t.co/gmYXR56Iem https://t.co/7pSE7CCHYr

Jun 23, 2023 · 15,445 followers View post →
BES-Net (Biodiversity and Ecosystems Network)
@BESNet_UNDP · X

RT @BESNet_UNDP: If climate change affects pollinators, this will have important implications for #foodsecurity Follow the article: Native…

Nov 6, 2019 · 4 shares · 5,342 followers View post →

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@borenbears
@borenbears · X

@TXBrianDavis242 Here's Bee survey: https://t.co/ClOMZjGUyz Peer reviewed studies show climate change is one of MANY stresses on honeybees. https://t.co/si0zDunl3B https://t.co/YT50O70aAN https://t.co/dBXvz1tENL https://t.co/AIaavtsXz6 AND this from USDA: https://t.co/gmYXR56Iem https://t.co/7pSE7CCHYr

Jun 23, 2023 · 15,445 followers View post →
@borenbears
@borenbears · X

Peer reviewed studies show climate change is one of MANY stresses on honeybees. https://t.co/si0zDunl3B https://t.co/YT50O70aAN https://t.co/dBXvz1tENL https://t.co/AIaavtsXz6 AND this from USDA: https://t.co/gmYXR56Iem https://t.co/Ikf1n0Afeb

Jun 23, 2023 · 15,445 followers View post →
Francesco P.
@SpiruSensei · X

@ncdave4life @ChrisBBacon3 @DenisDaly @S_Metzeler @priscian @AndreGrossza @ScienceBlog3 @BenKoby1911 @Data79504085 @InspirallPE @3GHtweets @Anvndarnamn5 @PvtMcAuslan @Climatehope2 @EdwardRiffle @fischerfischy @Willard1951 @Veritatem2021 @AuroriaEn @Michael_D_Crow @JusticeTrudeau @Mark_A_Lunn @judgementalbe1 @AristotleMrs @Coleski14 @wallytoms0 @LesserMegadeath @WernerReinhard5 @S_D_Mannix @ammocrypta @JimBlack48 @glinch72 @Jaisans @stitchnstab @CarrudoDon @LiveLifeBK24 @TheDisproof @Joeyd87745119 @Devonian1342 @Hji45519156 @waxliberty @SuperFoxyLoxy @JaapTitulaer @wjack76995 @Rocky35418823 @NobaconEgbert @balls95652097 @JustThi30117912 @SniemN @NatGeo Agriculture is known to be the most affected by AGW of most fields. From pollinators affected (help with 75% of production to other nutrients/water: https://t.co/rOVdot66B9 https://t.co/yHzjEx3pSA https://t.co/ixMH0wOywH https://t.co/bi

May 8, 2023 · 1 like · 188 followers View post →
Laura Russo
@lrusso08 · X

@randajab @susta1nabeelity @CrowderLabWSU @kelsey_k_graham @msuberrybugs @venturini_eric Also tons of good stuff out of the Winfree, Kremen, and Rader labs: https://t.co/zDRkIohOzv https://t.co/t6V90C8b4J https://t.co/BHGRdTb2dt (the last one is more student friendly)

Jan 27, 2020 · 1 like · 1,253 followers View post →
marcelohr1973@gmail.com
@Marcelohr1973g1 · X

RT @BESNet_UNDP: If climate change affects pollinators, this will have important implications for #foodsecurity Follow the article: Native…

Nov 6, 2019 · 4 shares · 12 followers View post →
BES-Net (Biodiversity and Ecosystems Network)
@BESNet_UNDP · X

RT @BESNet_UNDP: If climate change affects pollinators, this will have important implications for #foodsecurity Follow the article: Native…

Nov 6, 2019 · 4 shares · 5,342 followers View post →
SFHC
@SFHCMalawi · X

RT @BESNet_UNDP: If climate change affects pollinators, this will have important implications for #foodsecurity Follow the article: Native…

Nov 6, 2019 · 4 shares · 267 followers View post →
BES-Net (Biodiversity and Ecosystems Network)
@BESNet_UNDP · X

If climate change affects pollinators, this will have important implications for #foodsecurity Follow the article: Native #bees buffer the negative impact of climate warming on honey bee pollination of watermelon crops #GlobalChangeBiology https://t.co/x2da0G6scd https://t.co/0tZXjQH1jh

Nov 6, 2019 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 5,342 followers View post →