BBSRC | Untangling the Secrets of #FoodWebs: How Scientists Are Protecting #Ecosystems @bbsrcmedia | Uploaded August 2012 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
Discovering the secrets of food webs: How BBSRC-funded researchers are studying farmland #pollinating insects
Charles Darwin once referred to food webs as 'entangled banks' to describe the intricate connections and interactions among the species in an #ecosystem. Now, over 150 years later, ecologists funded by BBSRC are delving into the intricate links between #livingorganisms to gain insight into how the system operates. Their focus on farmland pollinating insects is revealing just how delicate some communities are to environmental changes.
These researchers are not only interested in the natural stability of the network, but also how food webs react to stress. Their work can reveal how rare or important species respond to #conservation or agro-environment schemes, and how pollinating insects fit into the agricultural food webs that are vital for ensuring #foodsecurity.
Join us as we explore how these scientists are working to uncover the secrets of #food webs.
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ABOUT BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (BBSRC)
EPSRC creates knowledge in engineering and physical sciences for UK capability to benefit society and the economy.
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#BBSRC #Biotechnology #BiologicalSciences #BiotechnologyResearch #Innovation
Discovering the secrets of food webs: How BBSRC-funded researchers are studying farmland #pollinating insects
Charles Darwin once referred to food webs as 'entangled banks' to describe the intricate connections and interactions among the species in an #ecosystem. Now, over 150 years later, ecologists funded by BBSRC are delving into the intricate links between #livingorganisms to gain insight into how the system operates. Their focus on farmland pollinating insects is revealing just how delicate some communities are to environmental changes.
These researchers are not only interested in the natural stability of the network, but also how food webs react to stress. Their work can reveal how rare or important species respond to #conservation or agro-environment schemes, and how pollinating insects fit into the agricultural food webs that are vital for ensuring #foodsecurity.
Join us as we explore how these scientists are working to uncover the secrets of #food webs.
Learn more ▶️ ukri.org/about-us/bbsrc
Let’s connect!
Twitter 🔗 twitter.com/BBSRC
LinkedIn 🔗 linkedin.com/company/bbsrc
YouTube 🔗 youtube.com/user/bbsrcmedia
ABOUT BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (BBSRC)
EPSRC creates knowledge in engineering and physical sciences for UK capability to benefit society and the economy.
Find out more ▶️ ukri.org/councils/bbsrc
#BBSRC #Biotechnology #BiologicalSciences #BiotechnologyResearch #Innovation
