Climate Change and Insect Biodiversity: Challenges and Implications

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Habib Ali (Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Pakistan) Youming Hou (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China)

Climate Change and Insect Biodiversity

Challenges and Implications

Habib Ali (Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Pakistan), Youming Hou (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China), Muhammad Bilal Tahir (Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Pakistan)

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CRC Press
13 December 2023

Agriculture & related industries; Botany & plant sciences; Animal physiology; Insects (entomology); Agricultural science

This up-to-date reference book discusses the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of insect pests. The changing climate and agricultural intensification practices impact negatively on insect biodiversity. The book explains the significance of insect pests for evaluating climatic impacts on a wide range of ecological systems. It covers the effect of climate change on pollinators and household and agricultural insect pests. It explains how climate-smart agriculture can enhance productivity and food security.

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Reviews the effects of climate change on plant-insect interactions Includes topics such as insect biodiversity informatics and conservation Discusses food security, pest management, and beneficial and social insects Covers topics such as precision agriculture and climate-smart agriculture Provides insights on the relation between agriculture intensification and insect biodiversity

This book is meant for scientists, researchers, and students working in the fields of agriculture, entomology, ecology, plant science, environmental biology, and biotechnology.

Edited by: Habib Ali (Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology Pakistan), Youming Hou (Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China), Muhammad Bilal Tahir (Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Pakistan)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 580g
ISBN: 9781032448350
ISBN 10: 1032448350
Pages: 251
Publication Date: 13 December 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Habib Ali, PhD, is an esteemed researcher specializing in the field of entomology and insect pest control. With a strong academic background and a passion for scientific inquiry, he has made significant contributions to the field through his research work. He earned a doctorate in agricultural entomology and insect pest control, providing him with a solid foundation for his future endeavors. Youming Hou, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor in the Plant Protection Department, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China. He also serves as Dean of the College of Plant Protection, Deputy Director of State Key Laboratory, Director of Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education and Fujian Entomological Ecology, and Innovation Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Agriculture in Fujian-Taiwan Crop pest disaster mechanism and control. Muhammad Bilal Tahir, PhD, is a researcher at Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Technology, Rahim Yar Khan (KFUEIT), and is currently working on nanotechnology for material processing, photocatalysis, energy and environmental applications, colloids, and surfactants. His initial work was on photocatalysis-based processes for decontamination of pollutants, adsorption of heavy metals in water and oil, and energy production.