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APIMONDIA and the importance of bees' pollination services (English)

Pollination is the process by which many species of plants reproduce it consists of the transportation of pollen grains from the male organs to the female organs of a flower the result is the formation of seeds and fruits, many of which are used for human consumption. In most cases, animals carry out pollination that, when visiting the flowers in search of food, transport pollen attached to the surface of their body. The best-known pollinators are bees, although butterflies, hummingbirds, bats and other diverse species also pollinate This serves approximately 70 per cent of the world's crops, many of which are of great economic importance, such as soybeans, apples, squash, coffee and cocoa. In addition to offering a benefit that provides food for people and generate significant income for the agricultural sector, pollinators also facilitate other large-scale economic activities, such as beekeeping.