A new discussion/review paper that I contributed to has just been published in the journal Current Opinion in Plant Biology. Entitled “How can an understanding of plant–pollinator interactions contribute to global food security?” the paper was written in collaboration with Professor Beverley Glover and her PhD students Emily Bailes and Jonathan Pattrick at the University of Cambridge.
The abstract and highlights are copied below; if anyone wants a PDF of the full paper, send me an email or ask in the comments section.
Abstract:
Pollination of crops by animals is an essential part of global food production, but evidence suggests that wild pollinator populations may be declining while a number of problems are besetting managed honey bee colonies. Animal-pollinated crops grown today, bred in an environment where pollination was less likely to limit fruit set, are often suboptimal in attracting and sustaining their pollinator populations. Research into plant–pollinator interactions is often conducted in a curiosity-driven, ecological framework, but may inform breeding and biotechnological approaches to enhance pollinator attraction and crop yield. In this article we review key topics in current plant–pollinator research that have potential roles in future crop breeding for enhanced global food security.
Highlights:
- Animals are globally, and increasingly, important for the improved yield and quality of many crops.
- Floral traits are a promising and little explored avenue for the improvement of crop yields.
- Work surrounding plant–pollinator interactions can inform us on the best strategies to do this.
- Coordinating crop flowering time with key lifecycle stages of pollinators could benefit both crop yields and pollinators.
Prof. Jeff Ollerton - ecological scientist and author 
Dear Jeff
I would be very interested in a pdf of this paper.
With thanks
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A copy is on its way.
Please send me a pdf of this article.
Happy to – please let me know your email address!
Actually don’t worry, I was able to get it form the WordPress dashboard.
Could I please have the PDF, my email is ed10r4h@leeds.ac.uk,
thank you very much, looking forward to reading it!
Sure, it’s on its way to you.
Hi there Jeff – this looks like a fascinating read, I would love a pdf (lbmarczak@gmail.com) – many thanks! – Laurie.
Of course, will send one this morning.
Hi Jeff,
I am also very interested in a pdf of this paper!
wildbeeproject@gmail.com
Thanks! Laura
Will send you a copy today.
i would like to read te PDF. Thanks! Marion.
What is your email address Marion?
Actually don’t worry, I was able to get it form the WordPress dashboard.
I would be interested in reading this review. My email is lynfa.davies@btinternet.com
Thank you
On its way to you now.
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Dear Jeff,
I would love having a copy.
Saludos
AB
Hi Alberto – a copy is on its way.
I would love to read the paper please Jeff!
My email address is arenag14@gmail.com.
Thank you!
P.S. I really enjoy your blog. Keep these posts coming!
A copy is on its way. Glad you enjoy the blog!
Thanks for useful and timely publication to read full text ,Please do send pdf.
On its way.
I have recently pointed to your blog and found it really useful/enjoyable. Please can you send me a pdf copy of the paper as it is in line with my studies. thanks Hilary.
hilary.conlan@student.anglia.ac.uk
Thanks for the interest Hilary, a PDF is on its way.
I would love to read this article, thanks Upcman74@hotmail.com
Sure. on its way to you.
Hi Jeff, would you kindly send me a copy of your paper- gretchen.graber@gmail.com? Cheers!
On its way.