Investigation of wild pollinator diversity and abundance in canola and non-canola habitats in Saskatchewan

Canola is a highly bee-attractive crop which is widely grown in Saskatchewan and commonly treated with agrochemicals, including neonictoinoid insecticides. The impact of canola production on native pollinator populations in Saskatchewan is unknown. In this Mitacs project, Sofiia will compare the abundance and diversity of wild pollinators in canola and non-canola habitats in Saskatchewan and conduct a literature review regarding the effect of intensive agriculture on native pollinators. She will summarize her findings in an article for publication in a nature newsletter to promote awareness of wild pollinators in Saskatchewan.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sarah Wood

Student:

Partner:

National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Sustainability & the Environment; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program: