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Pollinator-dependent food production in Mexico

2009-05-01

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Animal pollination is one of the essential services provided by ecosystems to humans. In the face of a potential worldwide pollination crisis it is important to assess which countries may be more vulnerable in order to prioritize pollinator conservation efforts. The poverty level, the population density and the level of pollinator dependence for food provisioning are key aspects to identify vulnerable countries. W...

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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2009.01.016

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