Pollination services have economic value for agriculture and food production from "summary" of The Forgotten Pollinators by Stephen L. Buchmann,Gary Paul Nabhan
The economic value of pollination services to agriculture and food production cannot be overstated. In fact, without the vital role that pollinators play in the process of pollination, many crops would simply not be able to reproduce and bear fruit. This would have a devastating impact on food production and the economy as a whole. When pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds visit flowers to collect nectar and pollen, they inadvertently transfer pollen from one flower to another. This transfer of pollen is essential for the fertilization of the plants, which in turn leads to the production of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Without pollination, many of the crops that we rely on for food would not be able to reproduce and grow. The value of pollination services can be seen in the inc...
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