Agricultural Pollination
The Role of Beneficial Insects in Food Security and Sustainability
- 1st Edition - September 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Habib Ali
- Language: English
Agricultural Pollination: The Role of Beneficial Insects in Food Security and Sustainability delves into the intricate relationship between farming and pollinators, as well as oth… Read more
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Description
Description
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.
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.
Key features
Key features
- Examines the role of insect pollination on crop yields and secure food systems
- Bridges the gap between academic research, agricultural practices, and policy considerations
- Demonstrates successful applications of pollinators in agriculture through case studies
Readership
Readership
Researchers and professionals in the fields of applied entomology, ecology, apiculture, crop science, and sustainable agriculture
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Crop Pollination and Beneficial Insects
1.1 Importance of Pollination in Agriculture
1.2 Historical Overview of Crop Pollination
1.3 Significance of Beneficial Insects
2. Types of Beneficial Insects and Their Roles as Pollinators
2.1 Bees as Key Pollinators
2.2 Butterflies and Moths in Pollination
2.3 Other Insects with Pollination Roles
3. Crop Diversity and Pollinator Dependence
3.1 Crops Dependent on Insect Pollination
3.2 Impact of Pollination on Crop Varieties
4. Economic Implications of Pollination Services: Exploring Future Opportunities and Challenges
4.1 Biodiversity Enhancement
4.2 Valuation of Pollination Services
4.3 Economic Benefits for Farmers
4.4 Economic Impacts of Pollinator Decline
4.5 Emerging Markets and Technologies
5. Threats to Pollinators and Agricultural Systems
5.1 Pesticide Use and Pollinator Health
5.2 Land Use Changes and Habitat Fragmentation
5.3 Climate Change Effects on Pollinators
6. Conservation Strategies for Beneficial Insects
6.1 Importance of Habitat Conservation
6.2 Creating Pollinator-Friendly Landscapes
6.3 Community Engagement and Education
7. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with Beneficial Insects for Sustainable Agriculture
7.1 Role of Beneficial Insects in Pest Control
7.2 Successful IPM Program Innovations
7.3 Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing IPM
8. Population Breeding Innovations and Population Dynamics of Beneficial Insects
8.1 Emerging Technologies in Pollination
8.2 Research Frontiers in Pollinator Biology
9. Ecology of Beneficial Insects
9.1 Diversity of Beneficial Insects
9.2 Life Cycles and Habitats
9.3 Interactions with Plants
10. Pollination Mechanisms
10.1 Insect-Mediated Pollination
10.2 Co-evolution of Insects and Plants
10.3 Other Pollination Agents
10.4 Mutualistic Relationships in Pollination
11. The Nexus of Pollination, Food Security, and Feed Production
11.1 Linkages between Pollination and Food Security
11.2 Ensuring Sustainable Feed Production
11.3 Balancing Feed and Food Security
11.4 Enhancing Pollination Services for Feed Crops
11.5 Feed Production and Pollinator Dependence
12. Recap of Key Findings in Insects and Pollination
12.1 Call to Action for Sustainable Agricultural Practices
12.2 Future Prospects for Pollinator-Enhanced Agriculture
12.3 Policy Recommendations for Insect Conservation
13. Technological Innovations in Crop Pollination
13.1 Genetic Engineering for Insect Conservation
13.2 Robotics and Automation in Pollination
13.3 Sustainable Agriculture Practices and Precision Farming
13.4 Integration with Ecosystem Services
1.1 Importance of Pollination in Agriculture
1.2 Historical Overview of Crop Pollination
1.3 Significance of Beneficial Insects
2. Types of Beneficial Insects and Their Roles as Pollinators
2.1 Bees as Key Pollinators
2.2 Butterflies and Moths in Pollination
2.3 Other Insects with Pollination Roles
3. Crop Diversity and Pollinator Dependence
3.1 Crops Dependent on Insect Pollination
3.2 Impact of Pollination on Crop Varieties
4. Economic Implications of Pollination Services: Exploring Future Opportunities and Challenges
4.1 Biodiversity Enhancement
4.2 Valuation of Pollination Services
4.3 Economic Benefits for Farmers
4.4 Economic Impacts of Pollinator Decline
4.5 Emerging Markets and Technologies
5. Threats to Pollinators and Agricultural Systems
5.1 Pesticide Use and Pollinator Health
5.2 Land Use Changes and Habitat Fragmentation
5.3 Climate Change Effects on Pollinators
6. Conservation Strategies for Beneficial Insects
6.1 Importance of Habitat Conservation
6.2 Creating Pollinator-Friendly Landscapes
6.3 Community Engagement and Education
7. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with Beneficial Insects for Sustainable Agriculture
7.1 Role of Beneficial Insects in Pest Control
7.2 Successful IPM Program Innovations
7.3 Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing IPM
8. Population Breeding Innovations and Population Dynamics of Beneficial Insects
8.1 Emerging Technologies in Pollination
8.2 Research Frontiers in Pollinator Biology
9. Ecology of Beneficial Insects
9.1 Diversity of Beneficial Insects
9.2 Life Cycles and Habitats
9.3 Interactions with Plants
10. Pollination Mechanisms
10.1 Insect-Mediated Pollination
10.2 Co-evolution of Insects and Plants
10.3 Other Pollination Agents
10.4 Mutualistic Relationships in Pollination
11. The Nexus of Pollination, Food Security, and Feed Production
11.1 Linkages between Pollination and Food Security
11.2 Ensuring Sustainable Feed Production
11.3 Balancing Feed and Food Security
11.4 Enhancing Pollination Services for Feed Crops
11.5 Feed Production and Pollinator Dependence
12. Recap of Key Findings in Insects and Pollination
12.1 Call to Action for Sustainable Agricultural Practices
12.2 Future Prospects for Pollinator-Enhanced Agriculture
12.3 Policy Recommendations for Insect Conservation
13. Technological Innovations in Crop Pollination
13.1 Genetic Engineering for Insect Conservation
13.2 Robotics and Automation in Pollination
13.3 Sustainable Agriculture Practices and Precision Farming
13.4 Integration with Ecosystem Services
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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Habib Ali
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Pakistan