Agricultural Pollination

The Role of Beneficial Insects in Food Security and Sustainability
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-33596-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 450 g

Agricultural Pollination: The Role of Beneficial Insects in Food Security and Sustainability delves into the intricate relationship between farming and pollinators, as well as other beneficial insects, examining the ways in which their ecological roles can improve crop health and yield, ultimately bolstering food security without environmentally harmful chemical interventions. The book begins with coverage of foundational topics, such as types of key pollinators and their behaviors, and moves into more practical topics, such as creating pollinator-friendly landscapes and emerging technologies in pollination services.

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book also covers conservation strategies, economic impacts of pollinators, policy recommendations, and community engagement. This timely reference will offer invaluable insights for researchers, students, agricultural industry professionals, and policymakers alike, contributing to the advancement of environmentally-friendly and economically viable agricultural practices.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ali, Habib

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbellose (Invertebrata)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Crop Pollination and Beneficial Insects
2. Types of Beneficial Insects and Their Roles as Pollinators
3. Crop Diversity and Pollinator Dependence
4. Economic Implications of Pollination Services: Exploring Future Opportunities and Challenges
5. Threats to Pollinators and Agricultural Systems
6. Conservation Strategies for Beneficial Insects
7. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with Beneficial Insects for Sustainable Agriculture
8. Population Breeding Innovations and Population Dynamics of Beneficial Insects
9. Ecology of Beneficial Insects
10. Pollination Mechanisms
11. The Nexus of Pollination, Food Security, and Feed Production
12. Recap of Key Findings in Insects and Pollination
13. Technological Innovations in Crop Pollination

Über Autor(innen)

Ali, Habib
Dr. Habib Ali (PhD in Agricultural Entomology and Insect Pest Control) graduated from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan with a specialization in Agricultural Entomology. In December 2018, he completed his PhD from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU), Fujian, China. He is passionate about research and has been published in national and international high-impact journals, including Frontiers in Microbiology, Molecular phylogenetic and Evolutions, Insects, Journal of Economic Entomology, and Microbial Pathogenesis. Furthermore, he has previously edited two books on Insect and Pest control. Recently, he was nominated in World Scientist Index 2021 and awarded Council of Asian Science Editorship. He has served as Assistant Professor at University of Agriculture Faisalabad since July 2020 and also works as a Lecturer at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Pakistan.