Emerging Trends in Entomology
Challenges and Opportunities
1st Edition
Published on 3. February 2026
Book
Hardback
524 pages
978-1-0364-6362-5 (ISBN)
Description
Insects are central to our ecosystems, agriculture, and health systems, but today, entomology stands at a critical crossroads. This book presents a timely and comprehensive exploration of the pressing issues, groundbreaking research, and future pathways that are shaping the science of insects.
Divided into five thematic parts, this volume begins with a foundational overview of entomology's historical context before delving into current global challenges, including insecticide resistance, invasive species, pollinator decline, and the impacts of climate change. Readers will explore the ecological roles of insects, advances in forensic and forest entomology, and the management of disease vectors.
With a focus on innovation, the book examines state-of-the-art methodologies, including biotechnological tools, molecular genetics, remote sensing, and Geographic Information System applications, alongside integrated pest management strategies. Real-world case studies from urban ecosystems, sustainable agriculture, and conservation efforts illustrate practical applications and lessons learned. Finally, the volume looks forward to highlighting emerging technologies, policy implications, and the grand challenges that define the future of entomology. Ideal for researchers, students, policy makers, and practitioners, this book offers a vital resource for understanding and navigating the evolving landscape of insect science in the 21st century.
Divided into five thematic parts, this volume begins with a foundational overview of entomology's historical context before delving into current global challenges, including insecticide resistance, invasive species, pollinator decline, and the impacts of climate change. Readers will explore the ecological roles of insects, advances in forensic and forest entomology, and the management of disease vectors.
With a focus on innovation, the book examines state-of-the-art methodologies, including biotechnological tools, molecular genetics, remote sensing, and Geographic Information System applications, alongside integrated pest management strategies. Real-world case studies from urban ecosystems, sustainable agriculture, and conservation efforts illustrate practical applications and lessons learned. Finally, the volume looks forward to highlighting emerging technologies, policy implications, and the grand challenges that define the future of entomology. Ideal for researchers, students, policy makers, and practitioners, this book offers a vital resource for understanding and navigating the evolving landscape of insect science in the 21st century.
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Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0364-6362-5 (9781036463625)
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Dr Habib Ali is a distinguished researcher currently serving at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, with a specialisation in Agricultural Entomology. In December 2018, he earned his PhD in Agricultural Entomology and Insect Pest Control from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU), Fujian, China. Dr. Ali has authored over 150 national and international research papers in high-impact journals, published more than 10 books, contributed to over 35 book chapters, and has edited several volumes with reputable international publishers.
Dr Adnan Noor Shah obtained his PhD (Agronomy) from Huazhong Agriculture University, Wuhan, China in 2017. His specialization includes plant nutrition, plant-soil interaction, crop physiology, crop cultivation and farming systems, crop ecology, and plant abiotic stress responses. In addition to this, he works on plant genomics and epigenetics. He also served as Assistant Professor at Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan from 2018-2019.
Dr Zhuo Zhihang currently serves as an Associate Professor at the College of Life Science, China West Normal University, Sichuan, China. He obtained his PhD from Sichuan Agricultural University, China, in 2017. Since then, he has held various positions including Lecturer, Associate Professor, Head of the Forest Protection Department, and Deputy Town Mayor in different regions of China.
Dr Adnan Noor Shah obtained his PhD (Agronomy) from Huazhong Agriculture University, Wuhan, China in 2017. His specialization includes plant nutrition, plant-soil interaction, crop physiology, crop cultivation and farming systems, crop ecology, and plant abiotic stress responses. In addition to this, he works on plant genomics and epigenetics. He also served as Assistant Professor at Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan from 2018-2019.
Dr Zhuo Zhihang currently serves as an Associate Professor at the College of Life Science, China West Normal University, Sichuan, China. He obtained his PhD from Sichuan Agricultural University, China, in 2017. Since then, he has held various positions including Lecturer, Associate Professor, Head of the Forest Protection Department, and Deputy Town Mayor in different regions of China.