Glufosinate-P Herbicide Disrupts Gut Microbiota and Metabolism, Driving Osmia excavata Population Decline.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5c04152
Abstract: Solitary bees face overlooked herbicide risks. Osmia excavata, a key early spring solitary bee, is especially vulnerable during soil-contact nesting, which coincides with peak herbicide use. We evaluated sublethal effects of glufosinate-P on O. excavata.… read more here.
Keywords: population decline; gut microbiota; herbicide; glufosinate ... See more keywords
Chromosomal-level genome assembly of solitary bee pollinator Osmia excavata Alfken (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)
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DOI: 10.1038/s41597-025-05080-y
Abstract: Osmia spp. is a genus of solitary bees that serves as excellent pollinators for various fruit trees and has the potential to enhance pollination services in both agricultural and natural ecosystems. However, the absence of… read more here.
Keywords: osmia; genome; chromosomal level; level genome ... See more keywords