
Title:
Pollinators: Life, Biology and Threats
Author:
Ghosh, Shyamasree. editor. (orcid)0000-0001-9601-1350
ISBN:
9789819503599
Edition:
1st ed. 2025.
Physical Description:
X, 95 p. 30 illus., 29 illus. in color. online resource.
Abstract:
This book explores the critical role of dipterans (flies) in global food production, plant reproduction, and ecological services. It highlights the diversity of pollinating dipterans worldwide, with a focus on their importance in India. Chapters cover key pollinator groups such as syrphid flies (hoverflies), thick-headed flies, bees (honeybees, bumblebees, solitary bees), and butterflies, explaining their impact on plant health and reproduction. Special attention is given to non-syrphid dipterans, which are vital in high-altitude and subarctic regions where bee populations are limited. The book also examines threats like climate change, habitat loss, land-use changes, and invasive species, along with recent research on insect immunity and antiviral defenses in honeybees. It is a valuable resource for researchers, academicians, and anyone interested in pollinators and their conservation.
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Electronic Access:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-0359-9Copies:
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