Agricultural Pollination: The Role of Beneficial Insects in Food Security and Sustainability

Habib Ali

Oct 2026 · Elsevier

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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. - 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

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About the author

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.

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