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Conservation of pollinators

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Pollination = male plant sex cells fertilize female sex cells
1500 crop species depend on insect pollination
Translates into 3-8% of global crop production
Pollinators at risk from many factors

Bees devastated by parasites and Colony Collapse Disorder
North American farmers regularly hire beekeepers to bring colonies to their fields
To conserve bees and other pollinators:
Reduce or eliminate pesticide use
Plant flowering plants
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