Blue Sky Bee Supply Blog
Rising CO2 Levels Reduce Protein in Crucial Pollen Source for Bees
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide
have reduced protein in goldenrod pollen, a key late-season food source
for North American bees, a Purdue University study shows.
Researchers found that the overall protein concentration of goldenrod
pollen fell about one-third from the onset of the Industrial Revolution
to the beginning of the 21st century.
Previous studies have shown that increases in carbon dioxide can
lower the nutritional value of plants
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Oct 26th 2021