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Bees are the most well-known pollinators and are responsible for the pollination of a significant portion of the crops we consume. Their role is vital to agriculture as they increase the quality and quantity of crop yields, ensuring food security.

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from a male part of a plant to a female part of a plant, enabling fertilization and the production of seeds. It is crucial for the reproduction of most flowering plants and is essential for crop yield because it allows for the production of fruits and seeds.

Pollinator habitats are essential for the sustenance of pollinators. Providing habitats like wildflower fields near agricultural lands can enhance pollinator populations and thus crop yield.

Cross-pollination often leads to a higher genetic diversity among plants, which results in increased resistance to diseases and pests, thus enhancing crop yield resilience.

Pollination by wind is known as anemophily and is common in grasses, including economically important cereal crops like wheat, rice, and corn, which do not depend on animal pollinators but on the wind to disperse their pollen and ensure fertilization.

The presence of a variety of pollinators can increase crop yields up to threefold. Biodiversity among pollinators enhances the chances of flowers being pollinated and is therefore integral to successful agriculture.

Climate change poses a threat to pollination by disrupting the synchrony between flowering times and pollinator activity. Ensuring pollinators have access to resources throughout the growing season is important for mitigating impacts on crop yield.