How to help heat-stressed bees and protect global food supply
By DW
23 September 2022 |
12:55 pm
Plants struggle to produce nectar and pollen during heatwaves, limiting the pollinating power of bees or butterflies. Researchers are finding ways for agriculture to adjust to a hotter world.
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