Nocturnal pollination services as an ecological safety net for papaya production in a tropical biodiversity hotspot
Mark Otieno, Marcell K. Peters, Sara Marie Plesser, Jie Zhang, Ingolf D Steffan-Dewenter
The paper evaluates the contributions of diurnal and nocturnal pollinators to papaya yields in Kenya, finding additive services and highlighting the importance of nocturnal pollinators under organic management.
bioRxiv · Jul 20, 2026 · PreprintEcology