Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds play a critical role in crop production, aiding in fruit and seed development. Effective pollinator management involves creating pollinator-friendly habitats by planting diverse flowering species and avoiding pesticide use during peak foraging periods. Providing nesting sites, water sources, and shelter further supports pollinator populations. Integrating beekeeping with farming can enhance pollination efficiency while generating additional income. Educating farmers about pollinator conservation ensures a balanced ecosystem and improved yields. With declining pollinator populations due to habitat loss and climate change, sustainable management practices are essential for global food security and biodiversity preservation.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy