Pollination and Plant Resources Change the Nutritional Quality of Almonds for Human Health

Policy Summary

This paper looks at the manipulation of pollination sources to see if there is a nutritional composition change in almond crops. They tested self-pollination and cross-pollination to see the effects on the fat and vitamin E in the nut. Findings show the importance of insects as cross-pollinators and how they can affect the quality of food and human health overall. This study has implications for policy surrounding environmental factors that affect pollination.

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