Threats to Pollinator Abundance and Diversity

Description:

Pollinating insects are among the most crucial species groups on earth. Without them, much of the earth's vegetation would not survive, and the elaborate ecosystems they sustain would collapse. Today, pollinator declines have reached critical levels in most regions of the world. This is the first book in the new series Pollinators in Peril, aims to cover the current knowledge and latest research on insect pollinators, the threats to their survival, declining populations, and what conservation actions ought to be taken. The book demonstrates that most threats to pollinators are either directly or indirectly human-caused, such as chemicals, land alteration, and habitat loss due to agricultural practices, as well as climate change and its many ripple effects.

Covering everything from honeybee pathogens to butterfly range changes, this book covers concepts that are both crucial and topical for young researchers in entomology, upper-level students, and those working in adjacent fields. Governmental and non-governmental organisations will also benefit from this key resource.