Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Dorina PURICE
The place and role of pollinators as key elements of the biosphere are well known, as well as their decline and effects at the global level regarding food and economic security. The aim of this paper is to summarize the existing information regarding the species of pollinating invertebrates in Romania, both from an ecological and economic perspective. The information about pollinators comes in unequal proportions from studies carried out in protected and unprotected natural areas, agricultural crops, studies on the effect of some chemicals on the biology and viability of pollinators and from the current legislation. Current information shows that in Romania the situation of pollinators is as alarming as in the rest of the world. Improving the status of pollinators is possible through further scientific efforts, improving the legislation and its application by the book and raising the awareness of civil society, through information, regarding pollinators, starting with the decision makers.
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