The Role of Pollinating Insect Diversity in Food Crop Productivity in Sustainable Agricultural Ecosystems
Keywords:
Ecosystem, Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Pollinating Insects, Food CropsAbstract
Pollinating insects play an important role in maintaining the sustainability of agricultural ecosystems while increasing crop productivity. The background of this study stems from the problem of declining pollinator populations due to environmental degradation, land use change, and ecosystem-unfriendly agricultural intensification. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with literature review and secondary data analysis from various relevant previous studies. The objective of this study is to describe the diversity of pollinating insects in sustainable agricultural ecosystems and analyze their contribution to food crop productivity. The results of the discussion show that pollinator diversity functions as a pillar of ecosystem stability by providing sustainable ecological services, including cross-pollination and increased plant resistance. Empirical data show that the presence of pollinators can increase crop yields by more than 30% for several strategic food commodities. In addition, the quality of agricultural products, such as size, taste, and shelf life, also improves thanks to pollinator activity. Thus, the sustainability of pollinator populations not only contributes to biodiversity conservation but also significantly strengthens national food security.
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