This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides $748,706 to the University of Nevada, Reno under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grants program. The university will deliver research, outreach, and education services to address the impacts of climate change on pollinator nutrition and food system resilience through 2027.
Specifically, the university will combine a new analytical method for studying pollen chemistry with physiological and behavioral research on bumble bees and mason bees. This work will chart changes in pollen chemistry and bee nutritional requirements under temperature increases projected for the Reno, Nevada region by mid-century. Outreach to beekeepers, agencies, non-profits and growers will inform the identification of seed mixes and crop varieties most nutritious for bees in a warmer climate. Ultimately, this research will benefit stakeholders supporting bee health and climate resilience in Nevada agriculture through pollinator-friendly plantings.
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