Current Projects
Our research explores the diversity, function, and conservation of wild pollinators and their vital roles in natural and agricultural ecosystems. We examine how land use, habitat, climate, and management shape pollinator communities and pollination services, with the goal of informing biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management.
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Enhancing Pollination Through Floral Resources in Avocado Orchards
Who doesn’t like avocados? Honey bees, apparently! Avocado flowers are relatively unattractive to honey bees, making effective pollination a challenge for growers. This project explores how wild pollinators and flowering vegetation within avocado orchards can complement honey bee pollination while supporting biodiversity. Across avocado orchards in Israel, we investigate the diversity and contribution of wild bees, flies, beetles, and other insect visitors, while testing whether maintaining natural vegetation or introducing flowering plant mixtures can increase pollinator activity. Our research shows how pollinator-friendly management can bring diverse insect communities directly into agricultural landscapes, with the potential to enhance pollination, support biodiversity, and promote more sustainable avocado production.
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