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.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Crop Pollination and Beneficial Insects2. 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
