Being a tree crop increases the odds of experiencing yield declines irrespective of pollinator dependence
M. A. Aizen, G. Gleiser, T. A. Kitzberger, R. Milla
The paper analyzes yield decline trends across 136 crops and 163 countries, finding that tree crops experience more yield declines than herbaceous or shrub crops, independent of pollinator dependence.
bioRxiv · Apr 27, 2023Ecology