The loss of pollinators threatens food security in the tropics

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The loss of pollinators threatens food security in the tropics
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Selati Bridge marks 100 years since…Several affected crops play vital roles in both local economies and global trade.

One of those threats lies in a growing absence of pollinators, which is impacting agriculture. In the tropics pollinator-dependent staples such as coffee, cocoa, watermelon and mango may be most at risk, according to a team of scientists at University College London and the Natural History Museum in the United Kingdom.that pressures from climate change and agricultural activities have “led to substantial declines in both the abundance and richness of insect pollinators.

“Our research indicates that the tropics are likely most at risk when it comes to crop production from pollinator losses, primarily due to the interaction of climate change and land use. While localised risks are highest in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, northern South America, and Southeast Asia, the implications of this extend globally via the trade in pollination dependent crops,” explains Joe Millard, one of the researchers behind the study.

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