Flower sampling
We collect pollinated flowers from a range of farm types for later eDNA analysis...
eDNA
In the laboratory, DNA traces on the surface of flowers are extracted for analysis of which insects have visited.
Insect sampling
Different trapping methods are used to sample insects from shaded and sunny farms, and more or less exposed parts of the farm. Later, we will also use these approaches to monitor whether pollination "boost" interventions are working well.
Dissemination
We have valuable two-way dialogue with farmers about pollination, IPM and challenges,
Capacity building
Sharing knowledge and expertise between the teams.
