Title:
Ecosystem Services of Compost Application on Sunflower: Effect on Soil-plant-pollinator Loop
Author(s):
Bergonzoli, S., Lo Scalzo, R., Rios, J.J., Bianchi, G., Blasco, B., Lopez-Castillejo, N., Cozzolino, L., Pari, L.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The survival of pollinators is in real danger, and the reasons are due to climate change, inadequate pesticide use, invasive species and diseases. The nectar produced by plants is the basic food for many of these insects, together with pollen. However, the scarcity of nectar secretion in certain plant species is becoming alarming, especially in recent years. We focused our study on sunflower species, a plant which is an object of debate within the scientific community for the strong industrial interest, but also for the decline in pollen, nectar and honey production displayed globally in recent decades. We tested a commercial hybrid variety in different soil conditions and verified nectar secretion and quality.
Keywords:
fertilization, compost, soil quality, pollinators
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Biomass resources and potentials
Event:
32nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1CV.2.12
Pages:
95 - 97
ISBN:
978-88-89407-24-0
Paper DOI:
10.5071/32ndEUBCE2024-1CV.2.12
Price:
FREE
