Thesis Abstract

Pest management is a critical aspect of sustainable crop production, and agroecological engineering offers innovative approaches for enhancing natural pest regulation within agroecosystems. This research project aims to evaluate the potential of agroecological engineering strategies in promoting biological control of pests while minimizing reliance on synthetic pesticides. Through a combination of field surveys, experimental manipulations, and ecological modeling, this study seeks to assess the effectiveness of diverse agroecological engineering practices, such as habitat diversification, conservation biological control, and ecological intensification, in regulating pest populations. By elucidating the ecological mechanisms underpinning pest regulation within agroecosystems, this research aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for integrating agroecological engineering into pest management strategies, thereby fostering sustainable and resilient crop production systems.

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