Anthecology
Anthecology, or pollination biology, is the study of
Anthecology brings together many disciplines, such as botany, horticulture, entomology, and ecology.
History
Anthecology began as a descriptive science relying on observation, and more recently has come to rely upon quantitative and experimental studies.[1]: 8
By the 17th century, the sexual nature of plant reproduction was recognized following the work of
In the late 18th century,
Anthecology went into decline for several decades, but the field was kept alive by several studies including those of
Anthecology gained a resurgence in the 20th century during the rise of
Today, the biology of pollination has attracted the attention of scientists, governments,[4][5] and the media, following observations of rapid pollinator decline in the late 20th century, including the unexplained and sudden disappearance of honey bees in a phenomenon known as colony collapse disorder.
References
- ^ a b c d e Baker, Herbert G (1983). "An Outline of the History of Anthecology, or Pollination Biology". In Leslie Real (ed.). Pollination Biology. Academic Press.
- ^ ISBN 1-4051-1113-5.
- ISBN 0-8053-7146-X.
- BusinessWeek. Archived from the originalon February 22, 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- ^ "Blumenauer Announces Legislation to Protect Pollinators, Prevent Mass Bee Die-Offs". Blumenauer.house.gov. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 27 August 2013.