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  • 1
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Agriculture. ; Physiology. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Animal welfare Moral and ethical aspects. ; Veterinary Science. ; Agriculture. ; Animal Physiology. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Animal Ethics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Putting Smart into Nutrition -- Chapter 2. Mozatching Feed Characteristics to Animal Requirements Through Plant Breeding -- Chapter 3. Circular Feed Production and Consumption in The Context Of Smart Animal Nutrition -- Chapter 4. Assessment of The Nutritive Value of Individual Feeds and Diets by Novel Technologies -- Chapter 5. Large Scale Phenotyping and Genotyping: State of The Art and Emerging Challenges -- Chapter 6. Mathematical and Statistical Approaches to The Challenge of Forecasting Animal Performance for The Purposes of Precision Livestock Feeding -- Chapter 7. Smart Pig Nutrition in the Digital Era -- Chapter 8. Smart Poultry Nutrition -- Chapter 9. Advanced Technology in Aquaculture – Smart Feeding in Marine Fish Farms -- 10. Smart Nutrition of Extensively Kept Ruminants -- Chapter 11. The Potential Contribution of Smart Animal Nutrition in Reducing The Environmental Impacts of Livestock Systems.
    Abstract: This book highlights the latest findings and techniques related to nutrition and feed efficiency in animal agriculture. It addresses the key challenges facing the nutrition industry to achieve high animal productivity with minimal environmental impact. The concept of smart nutrition involves the use of smart technologies in the feeding and management of livestock. The first chapters focus on advances in biological fields such as molecular agriculture and genotype selection, as well as technologies that enhance or enable the collection of relevant information. The next section highlights applications of smart nutrition in a variety of livestock systems, ranging from intensive indoor housing of broilers and pigs to extensive outdoor housing of cattle and sheep, and marine fish farms. Finally, because of the worldwide attention to this issue, the authors address the environmental consequences. This work, which takes a serious look at how nutrition can be used to improve sustainability in animal agriculture, is a key literature for readers in animal and veterinary sciences, the food industry, sustainability research, and agricultural engineering.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 336 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031225840
    Series Statement: Smart Animal Production, 1
    DDC: 636.089
    Language: English
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  • 2
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Food science. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Food Science. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Global scenario of temperate nuts -- Chapter 2. Nutritional composition of temperate nuts -- Chapter 3. Development and selection of rootstocks -- Chapter 4. Cultivars and genetic improvement -- Chapter 5. Improved propagation techniques in temperate nuts -- Chapter 6. Pollination management -- Chapter 7. Mineral nutrition -- Chapter 8. Plant water relations and Irrigation -- Chapter 9. Canopy architecture -- Chapter 10. Biotechnological interventions for improvement of temperate nuts -- Chapter 11. Organic approaches in temperate nuts -- Chapter 12. Shelf life enhancement -- Chapter 13. Package and storage of temperate nuts -- Chapter 14. Physiological disorders -- Chapter 15. Diseases of temperate nuts -- Chapter 16. Integrated pest management of temperate nuts.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the production technology of temperate nuts. It explores cultivar and plant improvement, development and selection of rootstocks, plant–water relations and irrigation, canopy architecture, and postharvest packaging of nut fruits. It also deals with organic approaches, biotechnological interventions, diseases, and pest management. Contributing authors address nut fruits such as walnut, pecan nut, chestnut, and hazel nut on different recent aspects. The development achieved in the fruit sector is indicative of the fact that there is growing demand of fruit produce. Temperate nuts with health benefits and market acceptability have best sources of fat, fiber, protein, and mineral. They provide dietary fiber, potassium, and a variety of health-protective bioactive compounds. Apart from the health benefits, production of temperate nuts improves the economy of the country as these are very good source of income and employment. In addition, there is wide diversification in the production pattern of nuts globally. Increased production technology such as hybrids, high-yielding selections/ varieties, improved propagation techniques, and increased use of fertilizers and manures have brought spectacular increase in the production of nut fruits. This book is of interest to teachers, scientists, researchers, and scholars. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and postgraduate students of agriculture and horticulture. Horticulture nurseries and orchard industries also find this to be a useful read.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 385 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811994975
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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  • 3
    Keywords: Agricultural biotechnology. ; Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Global climate perturbations: sustainable microbial mitigation strategies -- Chapter 2: Soil microflora and their interaction with plants under changing climatic scenarios -- Chapter 3: Beneficial microbial consortia and their role in sustainable agriculture under climate change conditions -- Chapter 4: Unfolding the role of beneficial microbes and microbial techniques on improvement of sustainable agriculture under climatic challenges -- Chapter 5: Microbes and their role in alleviation of abiotic and biotic stress tolerance in crop plants -- Chapterb 6: Plant-microbe interaction and their role in mitigation of heat stress -- Chapter 7: Role of soil microbes against abiotic stresses induced oxidative stresses in plants -- Chapter 8: An overview of the multifaceted role of plant growth promoting microorganisms and endophytes in sustainable agriculture: Developments and prospects -- Chapter 9: Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR): an indispensable tool for climate resilient crop production -- Chapter 10: Plant endophyte interactions- a driving phenomenon for boosting plant health in the face of climate change -- Chapter 11: Deciphering the role of growth promoting bacterial endophytes in harmonizing plant health -- Chapter 12: Endophytic microbes and their role in plant health -- Chapter 13: Multitrophic Reciprocity of AMF with Plants and Other Soil Microbes in Relation to Biotic Stress -- Chapter 14: Effect of temperature and defence response on the severity of dry root rot disease in chickpea caused by Macrophomina phaseolina -- Chapter 15: Emerging roles of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in salt stress alleviation: applications in sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 16: Studies on orchidoid mycorrhizae and mycobionts. associated with orchid plants as plant growth promoters and stimulator in seed germination -- Chapter 17: Current status of mycorrhizal biofertilizer in crop improvement and its future prospects -- Chapter 18: New developments in techniques like metagenomics. metaproteomics for isolation. identification. and characterization of microbes from varied environment -- Chapter 19: Mushroom metagenome: tool to unravel interaction network of plant. mycorrhiza and bacteria -- Chapter 20: Extremophile bacterial and archaebacterial population: metagenomics and novel enzyme reserve -- Chapter 21: Microbial nanotechnology: a biocompatible technology for sustainable and green agriculture practice -- Chapter 22: Bacteriophage Assisted Diagnostics and Management of Plant Diseases.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between microbial symbionts and plants in the era of climate change. It focuses on the plant microbiome associated with different plant organs like roots, leaves, stems, fruit, and seeds, and showcases their significant role in the enhancement of crop yield and protection in a sustainable manner. Concomitantly, acumens to the most emerging trends in plant microbial research that includes rhizosphere engineering and metagenomics are also covered in this title. The association of microbial symbionts with the host offers a wide advantage in terms of acclimatization to varied environmental conditions. A large number of microbes such as cyanobacteria, PGPR, endophytes, and AMF have been shown to improve plant growth and production under the effect of various abiotic and biotic stresses. These microbial symbionts secrete several secondary metabolites, signaling molecules, and hydrolytic enzymes that play a multifarious role in improving plant growth and yield. Moreover, the symbionts have been known to regulate the host responses at the molecular level. Bioprospecting these microbial symbionts will provide an alternative to the chemical-based fertilizers and pave the path for the development of biofertilizers. The book is a suitable reading material for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and scientists working in the field of agricultural biotechnology, microbiology, mycology and plant pathology, and allied fields of plant and microbial sciences. The book in this context attempts to provide an integrative and exhaustive study as well as research material that would help the scientific community in wide respect. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVIII, 582 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819900305
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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  • 4
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    Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :
    Keywords: Food science. ; Agriculture. ; Economic geography. ; Botany. ; Environmental management. ; Food Science. ; Agriculture. ; Economic Geography. ; Plant Science. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Saffron and Tulasi -- Chapter 2: Aniseed, Shallot and Caraway -- Chapter 3: European Fill and Indian Dill -- Chapter 4: Poppy Seed.-Chapter 5: Star Anise and Japanese Star Anise -- Chapter 6: Sage -- Chapter 7: Savory and Tarragon -- Chapter 8: Thyme -- Chapter 9: Calamus or Sweet Flag -- Chapter 10: Horse Radish, Long Pepper or Pipli, Galangal -- Chapter 11:Quality Control.
    Abstract: This book is a compendium of rare and unique spices, which have been least researched but hold immense economic potential on a global scale. They are Aniseed, Shallot, Saffron, Caraway or Siah Zira, European or Indian Dill, Poppy, Star Anise and Japanese Star Anise, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme, Calamus or Sweet Flag, Horse Radish, Galangal, and Long Pepper or Pipli. Some of these are seed spices and others, like Saffron, are grown in the hills of Jammu and Srinagar, India and have varied uses, ranging from being very popular food flavorants to being used for religious purposes. Even within India, the country of the origin for most of the spices listed, many Indians are simply unaware of their immense economic potential. This is also the case with other countries, like Iran, where some spices, like Saffron, is widely used as a food flavorant. The book aims to be a unique compendium of these rare and unique spices to primarily enable researchers to tap into their great economic potential and, on a wider scale, help developmental agencies to tap into their immense potential in global spice trade. The book provides a cross-sectoral multi-scale assessment of developmental possibilities, globally, for rare and unique spices of immense economic importance. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 141 p. 5 illus., 4 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031202490
    DDC: 641.3
    Language: English
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  • 5
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Environment. ; Plant genetics. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Plant Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Advances in research trends in vegetables under a changing climate: A way forward -- Chapter 2 Emerging obstacles of vegetable production due to climate change and mitigation strategies -- Chapter 3 Impact of climate change on nutraceutical properties of vegetables -- Chapter 4 Nutritional stress management in vegetable crops under changing climate scenario -- Chapter 5 Impact of climate change on tuber crops production and mitigation strategies -- Chapter 6 Impact of climate change on leafy vegetables and mitigation strategies -- Chapter 7 Impact of climate change on perennial vegetable production and mitigation strategies -- Chapter 8 Impact of climate change on vegetables seed production and mitigation strategies -- Chapter 9 Protected cultivation of high-value vegetables crop under changing climate -- Chapter 10 Impact of climate change on underexploited vegetable crops production and mitigation strategies -- Chapter 11 Improvement of vegetables through grafting techniques in changing climate scenario -- Chapter 12 Improvement of vegetables through molecular breeding in changing climate scenario -- Chapter 13 Kitchen gardening for nutritional security under changing climate -- Chapter 14 Emerging insect-pests of vegetables due to changing climate -- Chapter 15 Emerging diseases of vegetables due to changing climate -- Chapter 16 Impact of climate change on postharvest quality of vegetables.
    Abstract: This second volume on the topic will be extremely useful for the researchers and postgraduate students working on vegetable crops with a special focus on climate change. Today, the entire world is suffering from global warming and its consequent, climate change. This has emerged as the most prominent global environmental issue and there is an urgent need to mitigate its impact on agriculture. Over the past 20 years South Asia has had a robust economic growth, yet it is home to more than one fourth of the world’s hunger and 40% of the world’s malnourished children and women. Persistent climatic variability, which results in frequent drought and flood, is among the major reasons for this phenomenon. Vegetables are in general more succulent (have 90% water) and more sensitive to climatic vagaries and sudden changes in temperature, as well as irregular precipitation at any phase of crop growing, can affect the normal growth, flowering, pollination, fruit setting, fruit development and fruit ripening which eventually decreases the yield. The irregular precipitation also causes the soil salinity and is a major challenge in many vegetable growing areas. To mitigate the harmful impact of climatic change there is an urgent need to develop adequate adaptation strategies for adverse effect of climate change and preference should be given to the development of heat, cold, drought, flood and salinity stress tolerant genotypes along with climate proofing through conventional and non-conventional breeding techniques, as well as exploiting the beneficial effects of CO2 enhancement on crop growth and yield. Available evidence shows that there is high probability of increase in the frequency and intensity of climate related natural hazards due to climate change and hence increase the potential threat due to climate change related natural disasters in the world. At present protected cultivation and grafted seedlings are also popularizing among vegetable growers because of the huge scope as well as, molecular breeding, emerging insect-pests & diseases and postharvest quality of vegetables under this climate change scenario. Moreover, underexploited vegetables, perennial vegetable and tuber crops have a more tolerant ability to climate vagaries compare to major vegetables which are also discussed in this book.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 369 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031208409
    Series Statement: Advances in Olericulture,
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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  • 6
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Plant diseases. ; Ecology . ; Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Plant Pathology. ; Ecology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Historic Plant Disease Epidemics -- 2. Epidemic Factors -- 3. Predicting Variables. 4.Criteria to Develop Forecast -- 5. Modeling of Epidemic Dynamic -- 6. Decision Support Systems (DSSs) -- 7. Expert System -- 8. Geographic Information Systems: Web-Based Disease Forecasting -- 9. Decision Support Systems and Expert Systems: A Comparison -- 10. Forecasting in Changed Climate -- 11. Disease Detection: Imaging Technology and Remote Sensing -- 12. Classical Disease Forecasting Systems.
    Abstract: This book focus on creating popularity and interest in modeling, derivation of equations for plant disease forecasting or construction and use of Web-based Expert Systems among plant pathologists. This book covers descriptions of many historic plant disease epidemics, various forecasting systems and methods of their construction, instruments required for study of plant disease epidemics, widely used commercial forecasting systems and present global scenario of forecasting. In the human history plant disease epidemics have brought unsurmountable misery many a times. Still breaking out of epidemic in any time in any part of the world is a stark reality. The panic spraying of chemical pesticides is not a panacea. Only the IPM technology may give relief. This technology if backed by the disease forewarning system may yield the desired results. Hence, an in depth understanding of plant disease forecasting system and its successful implementation may bring the global food security. This title provides a useful background for all students, practitioners, and researchers interested in the field of epidemiology, food security and agriculture sciences. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVIII, 126 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819912100
    DDC: 571.92
    Language: English
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  • 7
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Soil science. ; Microbial ecology. ; Agriculture. ; Soil Science. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 The perpetual battle of bacteria and phages -- Chapter 2 Orchestration of the plant microbiome for enhanced agriculture -- Chapter 3 Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria to mitigate biotic and abiotic stress in plants -- Chapter 4 Ecology and mechanisms of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria.-Chapter 5 Diversity and evolution of nitrogen fixing bacteria -- Chapter 6 Encapsulation of biofertilizers, biopesticides and biocontrol agents -- Chapter 7 Induced systematic resistance and plant immunity -- Chapter 8 Microbial elicitors for priming plant defense mechanisms -- Chapter 9 Microbial mitigation of abiotic stress in crops -- Chapter 10 Microbial alleviation of abiotic and biotic stresses in rice -- Chapter 11 Nutritional biofortification of crops by microbes -- Chapter 12 Microbial rejuvenation of soils for sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 13 Microbial remediation of agricultural residues -- Chapter 14 The biotechnological story of microbial genes from soil to transgenic plants -- Chapter 15 Microbial biosurfactants in the green agricultural technology -- Chapter 16 Role of microbes in the synthesis of industrial products from lignocellulosic materials.
    Abstract: In the context of rising adverse effects of climate change on agriculture, there is a need for advanced methods and practices to manage soils for production of food and energy. This book presents the latest advances in microbial processes that control plant growth, with focus on genomic tools, microbial interactions with the plant and soils habitats, mobilization of plant nutrients, agricultural waste management, biodegradation, bioremediation, carbon sequestration, land reclamation, plant growth promotion, suppression of plant pathogens, induced systemic resistance and tolerance against biotic and abiotic stresses.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 458 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031241819
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, 60
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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  • 8
    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Ecology . ; Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Exploring Microbial Diversity of Arid Regions of Globe for Agricultural Sustainability: A Revisit -- 2. Harnessing drought tolerant PGPM in arid agro ecosystem for plant disease management and soil amelioration -- 3. Role of Plant Growth-promoting Bacteria in Rainfed and Irrigated Crops -- 4. Plant Growth Promoting Microbes: The Potential Phosphorus Solubilizers in Soils of Arid Agro-ecosystem -- 5. Diversity of PGPM and Ecosystem Services -- 6. Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms: An Option for Drought and Salinity Management in Arid Agriculture -- 7. Plant Growth Promoting Microbes: Key Players in Organic Agriculture -- 8. Interceding Microbial Biofertilizers in Agroforestry System for Enhancing Productivity -- 9. Role of PGPM in Managing Soil Borne Plant Pathogens in Horticulture Crops -- 10. The Use of Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms in the Managementof Soil-Borne Plant Pathogenic Organisms -- 11. Role of plant growth promoting microbes in managing soil-borne pathogens in forestry -- 12. Secondary Metabolites and Bioprospecting -- 13. PGPM: Fundamental, Bioformulation, Commercialization and Success at Farmer’s Field -- 14. PGPR: A Sustainable Agricultural Mitigator For Stressed Agro-Environments -- 15. Endophytic PGPM derived metabolites and their role in arid ecosystem -- 16. Current regulatory requirements for PGPM products for management of seed, soil and plant health: An overview -- 17. Evolving Concepts of Biocontrol of Phytopathogens by Endophytic Pseudomonas fluorescence -- 18. Symbiotic Effectiveness of Rhizobium Strains in Agriculture -- 19. Inoculant Production and Formulation of Azospirillum Species.
    Abstract: This edited book aims to focus on microbial diversity in arid lands and deserts versus specific microbial assemblages associated with plants. The book explains ecological drivers that shape this diversity, how plant-associated microbiomes are selected, and their biotechnological potential are discussed. Diversity and functional redundancy of these associated PGPM make them very active in supporting plant improvement, health and resistance to drought, salt and other stresses, and these dimensions will be explored in this book. Implementing proper biotechnological applications of the arid and desert-adapted PGPM constitutes a sizeable challenge, and the book attempts to take up that challenge and help researchers in this field to gain a detailed understanding of PGPM from arid ecosystems. This book serves as a handbook for research workers, teachers, postgraduate students and extension personnel, other development workers, and policy planners engaged in arid zone development.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 455 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811941245
    DDC: 579
    Language: English
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  • 9
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Plant anatomy. ; Plant physiology. ; Landscape architecture. ; Plant diseases. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Anatomy and Morphology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Landscape Architecture. ; Plant Pathology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part-Dicotyledons -- 1. Basal Lineages -- 2. Magnoliids -- 3. Eudicots -- Index.
    Abstract: Horticulture has remained far behind in understanding of botanical principles. Recent phylogenetic (DNA-based) reorganization of higher plants has revolutionized taxonomic treatments of all biological entities, even when morphology does not completely agree with their organization. This book is an example of applying principals of botanical phylogenetic taxonomy to assemble genera, species, and cultivars of 200 vascular plant families of ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms that are cultivated for enhancement of human living space; homes, gardens, and parks. The emphases are on cultivated species but examples of some plants are often shown in the wild and in landscapes. In providing descriptions, it is assumed that students and other interested individuals have no background in general botany (plant characteristics), or nomenclature. Fundamental features of all plant groups discussed are fully illustrated by original watercolor drawings or photographs. Discussion of the families is grounded on recent botanical phylogenetic treatments, which is based on common ancestry (monophyly). Of course, phylogenetic taxonomy is not a new concept, and was originally based on morphological characteristics; it is the DNA-based phylogeny that has revolutionized modern biological classifications. In practical terms, this book represents the horticultural treatment that corresponds to phylogenetic-based botanical taxonomy, to which is added cultigens and cultivated genera and species. Hence, the harmony between horticultural and botanical taxonomy. This book covers phylogenetic-based taxonomy of Angiosperms (Eudicots). A companion volume covers Ferns, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms (Monocots).
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXV, 1493 p. 1326 illus., 1325 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031115653
    DDC: 571.32
    Language: English
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  • 10
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    Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :
    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Biomolecules. ; Physical biochemistry. ; Macromolecules. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Structural Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Floral morphology and phenology -- 3. Pollen grain morphology, viability, and insect visitation -- 4. The phenology of Rubus glaucus Benth. characterized by the BBCH scale -- 5.Propagation and cultivation -- 6.Fruit and chromosome number -- 7.Post-harvest physiology and nutritional facts -- 8.Genetic diversity -- 9.Breeding programs -- 10.Morphological diversity -- 11.Rubus glaucus and climate change.
    Abstract: The current book focuses on Mora de Castilla (Rubus glaucus Benth.). It explores aspects, such as origin, phenology, propagation, floral and fruit morphology, arthropod visitors, pollination mechanisms, propagation methods, chromosome number, fruit development, breeding, morphological diversity, and the impact of climate change. It includes novel data about plant phenology, flowering, insect visitors, seed germination, fruit morphology, and allometric relationships. This work includes an in-depth review of the most recently published information on the topic. Mora de Castilla is an economically important fruit crop from the Andes. It has been crossed with other Rubus species due to its high yield and everbearing habit. Currently, it is an economically important plant. It has been hybridized with other Rubus species producing new and better-quality hybrids This book contains numerous photographs selected by the author to provide the reader with detailed information about the plant´s morphological features and arthropod visitors. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVIII, 178 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031317507
    DDC: 580
    Language: English
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  • 11
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Botany. ; Alternative medicine. ; Pharmacology. ; Medicinal chemistry. ; Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ; Pharmacology. ; Medicinal Chemistry. ; Physiology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 The History of Cannabis -- Chapter 2 The Bioactive Components of Plants -- Chapter 3 Chemical Constituents of Cannabis -- Chapter 4 The Bioactive Components of Cannabis -- Chapter 5 Neurological Effects of Cannabis -- Chapter 6 Psychotropic Effects of Cannabis -- Chapter 7 The Analgesic effects of Cannabis -- Chapter 8 Cannabis and Perinatal Development -- Chapter 9 Cannabis and Multiple Sclerosis -- Chapter 10 Cannabis and Cancer -- Chapter 11 Cannabis and Parkinson’s disease -- Chapter 12 Cannabis and the Skin -- Chapter 13 Antiviral Activities of Cannabis -- Chapter 14 Alkaline Phosphatase Stimulation.
    Abstract: By examining historical applications of the compounds found in plants, this five-volume series serves as a reference for quality assurance, research, product development, and regulatory guidance of the compounds found in plant-based medicines. This work supports the growing consumers' interest in herbal medicine for wellness and health. Plant-Based Therapeutics, Volume 1: Cannabis sativa, the first in the series, covers a unique plant species and provides the framework to integrate its evidence-based scientific discoveries with healthcare therapies. Cannabis has been used in religious ceremonies and medical purposes for thousands of years. Cannabidiol (CBD), the main non-psychoactive component of Cannabis, was isolated in the 1940s, and its structure was established in the 1960s. In 1964 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component, was isolated. Cannabis has more than 500 components, of which 104 cannabinoids have been identified. Two of them, THC and CBD, have been the primary components of scientific investigations. They were approved by the FDA for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in 1985; for appetite stimulation in wasting conditions, such as AIDS, in 1992, and in 2018 for treating two forms of pediatric epilepsy, Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Beyond the indications for which cannabinoids are FDA-approved, the evidence reveals that cannabinoid receptors are present throughout the body, embedded in cell membranes, and are believed to be more numerous than any other receptor system. When cannabinoid receptors are stimulated, a variety of physiologic processes ensue. Thus, other constituents of Cannabis are extremely promising either as individual compounds or their potential synergistic or entourage effects in the treatment of numerous medical conditions. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXI, 657 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031351556
    DDC: 580
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  • 12
    Keywords: Plant genetics. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Genetics. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Almond genome analysis and breeding -- Labelling Almond Genome: SAM, QTLs and Association mapping -- Identification of natural variation in almond target genes -- Recent advances on almond bitterness expression at genomic and trascriptomic level -- Recent advances on flower self-incompatibility expression at genomic and transcriptomic level -- Molecular basis of abiotic and biotic stresses in almond -- Genomics for fruit quality traits in almond: QTLs vs Association mapping -- Transcriptional changes associated with flower bud dormancy in almond and other Prunus species: DNA sequence motifs, mRNA and miRNA expression, transcription factors, chromatin modifications and phytohormone signaling -- Almond transcriptome analysis using high-throughput sequencing technologies -- Almond miRNA expression and horticultural implications.
    Abstract: This book brings together the latest information on almond genomics and transcriptomics, with a particular focus on cutting-edge findings, tools, and strategies employed in genome sequencing and analysis with regard to the most important agronomic traits. Cultivated almond [(Prunus dulcis (Miller) D. A. Webb, syn. Prunus amygdalus Batsch., Amygdalus communis L., Amygdalus dulcis Mill.)] is a tree crop producing seeds of great economic interest, and adapted to hot and dry climates. Domesticated in Southeast Asia, its small diploid genome and phenotypic diversity make it an ideal model to complement genomics studies on peach, generally considered to be the reference Prunus species. Both represent consanguineous species that evolved in two distinct environments: warmer and more humid in the case of peach, and colder and xerophytic for almond. The advent of affordable whole-genome sequencing, in combination with existing Prunus functional genomics data, has now made it possible to leverage the novel diversity found in almond, providing an unmatched resource for the genetic improvement of this species.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVIII, 171 p. 33 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783030303020
    Series Statement: Compendium of Plant Genomes,
    DDC: 581.35
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Soil science. ; Plant physiology. ; Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Soil Science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 -- Plant-microbe interactions promoting millets plant growth and health: Perspectives for use of microorganisms in millets production, Chapter 2 -- Diversity and function of microbes associated with the rhizosphere of millets, Chapter 3 -- Biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and its impact on millets growth, Chapter 4 -- Drought-tolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria associated with millets, Chapter 5 -- Identification of novel microbial strain for reduced pesticide use in millets, Chapter 6 -- Current insights into the role of rhizosphere bacteria in disease suppression in millets, Chapter 7 -- Comparison of rhizospheric functional diversity between chemically fertilized and bioinoculated millet, Chapter 8 -- Deciphering the role and diversity of microbes present in millet rhizosphere, Chapter 9 -- Role of phosphate solubilizing microbes on phosphorous availability and yield attributes of millet, Chapter 10 -- Impact of rhizosphere ecology on nitrogen fixation in millets, Chapter 11 -- Synergistic effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and PGPR on yield improvements in millets, Chapter 13 -- Understanding of belowground biochemical communication in millets through metabolomics, Chapter 14 -- Prospects of gene editing techniques in manipulating the rhizosphere microbiome for millets productivity, Chapter 15 -- Effect of nano-formulated agrochemicals on rhizospheric communities in millets, Chapter 16 -- Potential application of nanotechnology in biofertilizer formulation for millets.
    Abstract: This edited volume is the first book that explicitly explains the link between the extraordinarily small-scale microbial processes and the growth and yield attributes of millet crops. This book includes chapters emphasizing on the effects of rhizosphere biology on long-term millet crop management. Millets are a collection of small-grained cereal grasses that are grown for human carbohydrate needs. They are among the oldest crops, mainly divided into two groups: major and small millets based on seed size. Major millets are composed of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum); while small millets are composed of six species that includes finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.)), little millet (Panicum sumatrense), kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum (L.)), foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.)), barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea (L.)), and proso millet (Panicum miliaceum (L.). These crops are earlier considered as orphan crops, but recently due to their nutritional values it is gaining the importance. Various reports are published based on role of rhizosphere on growth and health of these crops. The rhizosphere being a dynamic interface among the plant roots and soil microbes provides a number of advantages to the millets too. The soil properties in rhizospheric region are also different as compared to the bulk soil. This book discovers the functional attributes of rhizosphere in promoting the healthy growth of millet crop and achieving higher yield during the changing climatic condition. This book is of interest to university teachers, scientists working in the millets, and policymakers in agricultural departments. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, biotechnology, microbiology, genetics, and soil science.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 348 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819921669
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Precision agriculture and nitrogen management technologies -- Chapter 3. Food safety and the importance of comprehensive analytical methods for pesticides and other contaminants -- Chapter 4. Artificial intelligence and hyperspectral modeling for soil management -- Chapter 5. Biochar-based technology in food production, climate change mitigation and sustainable agricultural soil management - post Terra Preta era -- Chapter 6. Diversity and ecological functions of soil microbial community in black soil in northeast China -- Chapter 7. Lignosulphonates as soil amendments in agriculture -- Chapter 8. Ecological functions of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in agriculture -- Chapter 9. The agro-extension service evolution in China and Norway: different pathways to tackle evolving challenges -- Chapter 10. Climate smart agriculture in China: current status and future perspectives -- Chapter 11. China-Africa joint force on integrated pest and disease management (IPM) for food security - fall armyworm as a showcase.
    Abstract: The edited volume focuses on modern agro-technologies for achieving climate smart agriculture in China and meeting the UN sustainable development goals (especially SDGs 2, 13, and 15). It describes the technologies being adopted in China for meeting food security challenges, with the main focus being on soils. China is a large and diverse country, and what happens there has a global impact. In the past decades, China has achieved remarkable increases in food production, feeding nearly 20% of the world population with less than 10% of the arable land. This great achievement was mainly based on the intensive use of chemical inputs like fertilizers and pesticides, which in turn caused environmental pollution and food safety issues. China has fully realized this important issue and has adopted a “Zero Growth” policy to restrict the further increase in chemical fertilizers after 2020. Chinese scientists have developed regional optimum crop management practices and guidelines to increase crop yield and nutrient use efficiencies compared with current farming practices. Chinese agricultural soil is also currently in critical condition with severe environmental pollution. These agricultural practices need improvement to maintain sustainable food production with minimum environmental footprint. At present, the traditional mode of agricultural production in China is difficult to sustain. This book offers case studies and sustainable solutions for transforming agricultural sciences in China. The book is a useful reading material for stakeholders such as governments, policymakers, research institutions, and farmers. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 252 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819928286
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security,
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial genetics. ; Agriculture. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Concept of entrepreneur and entrepreneurship -- 2. Government schemes for entrepreneurship programs -- 3. Skills for entrepreneurs -- 4. Intellectual Property Principles in Microbial Technologies -- 5. Ethical and legal issues in microbial products in India -- 6. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis, and marketing of cyanobacterial biofertilizers -- 7. Rhizobium biofertilizers: mass production process and cost-benefit ratio analysis -- 8. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of VAM fungal biofertilizer -- 9. Mass multiplication and cost analysis of Frankia biofertilizer -- 10. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Azospirillum -- 11. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Azotobacter -- 12. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Pseudomonas -- 13. Mass production, formulation and cost-benefit ratio analysis of Bacillus thuringiensis bioinsecticide -- 14. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Trichoderma -- 15. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Metarhizium -- 16. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Beauveria -- 17. Chaetomium sp.: An in-sight to its antagonistic mechanisms, mass multiplication, and production cost analysis -- 18. Vermicomposting: a leading feasible Entrepreneurship -- 19. Mass Production and marketing of microbial compost -- 20. Cost benefit assessment of solid based biofertilizer production.
    Abstract: This book is first part of the 3 volume set focusing on basic and advanced methods for using microbiology as an entrepreneurial venture. This volume explains the entrepreneurship skills for production, cost-benefit analysis and marketing of bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-insecticides, seaweed liquid biofertilizer, and phosphate solubilizers. Chapters cover the applications of microorganisms in small and large scale production to achieve a sustainable output. The book provides essential knowledge and working business protocols from all related disciplines in agribusiness, organic farming, and economic integration. This book is useful to graduate students, research scholars and postdoctoral fellows, and teachers who belong to different disciplines via Botany, Agriculture, Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, and Horticulture. Next two volumes are focused on food and industrial microbiology.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 339 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811957475
    Series Statement: Microorganisms for Sustainability, 39
    DDC: 630
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural ecology. ; Agronomy. ; Agriculture Economic aspects. ; Agriculture. ; Agroecology. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Climate change and farming system- a review of status, potentials, and further work needs -- Chapter 2 Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture -- Chapter 3 Agricultural Producers' Behavioral Adaptation to Climate Change Disaster in Turkiye -- Chapter 4 Water Management Strategies for Agricultural Disasters -- Chapter 5 Disasters impacts on soil and their management -- Chapter 6 Role of Soil Science in Mitigating Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters -- Chapter 7 Role of Environmental Science for Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture -- Chapter 8 Sustainable Development in Agriculture beyond the Notion of Minimizing Environmental Impacts -- Chapter 9 Drought Stress in Crop Plants and its Management -- Chapter 10 - Impact of Heat Stress on Cereal Crops and its Mitigation Strategies -- chapter 11 Causes of Soil Erosion, its Measurements and Management -- chapter 12 Management of Crops in Water-Logged Soil -- Chapter 13 Climate Change Impact on Mangrove Forests in Pakistan -- Chapter 14 Climate Change, Flash Floods and It’s Consequences; A Case Study of Gilgit-Baltistan -- Chapter 15 Conservation agriculture a sustainable approach for disaster Risk reduction in rice wheat cropping system of Pakistan -- Chapter 16 Forestry a Way Forward for Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture -- Chapter 17 Risks of Deserts Locust and Its Mitigation -- Chapter 18 Role of Horticulture in Disaster Risk Management -- Chapter 19 Disaster Hazards and Vulnerabilities In Agriculture- Role of Food Technologist -- Chapter 20 Role of Livestock for Disaster Risk Reduction -- Chapter 21 Role of Social Sciences in Reducing Disaster Risk in Agriculture -- Chapter 22 Use of AI for Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture -- Chapter 23 Disaster Risk Reduction through Agricultural Engineering technologies -- Chapter 24 Integrated Approach for Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture through Crop, Livestock, Forestry, Poultry, and Fish farming -- Chapter 25 Key Challenges and Financial Needs to Promote Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Pakistan: A Case Study of Hunza, Pakistan.
    Abstract: This book is related to disaster risk reduction in agriculture particularly under changing climate. Climate change refers to significant, long-term changes in the global climate. There is unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate. Human activity is the principal cause. The planets average surface temperature has risen to about 1oC since the late 19th century and most of the warming occurred in the past 40 years. The years 2016 and 2020 are tied for the warmest year on the record. Similarly, other evidence of rapid climate change includes warming of oceans, shrinking of ice sheets, retreating glaciers, decreasing snow cover, rising of sea level, declining artic sea ice, increased frequency of extreme events, ocean acidification and loss of biodiversity. Hence, climate change impacts, both extreme weather and slow-onset events, have impacted several sectors of the national economies and activities, in particular agriculture and food production, augmented by other challenges be it geopolitical, cost of finance or supply chain related, and in a time of increased food insecurity. Without CO2 fertilization, effective adaptation, and genetic improvement, each degree-Celsius increase in global mean temperature would, on average, reduce global yields of wheat by 6.0%, rice by 3.2%, maize by 7.4%, and soybean by 3.1%. Hence this book is useful as a study material to teach in the field of agriculture and climate change. The book is useful for instructors and postgraduate as well as undergraduate students involved in the study of climate change. The book also provide guidance to multiple stakeholders to design mitigation and adaptation efforts to climate change and ensure food security in the developing world.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XX, 558 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819917631
    Series Statement: Disaster Resilience and Green Growth,
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Molecular biology. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Molecular Biology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Bioenergy Crops in the Perspective of Climate Change -- 2. Major and Potential Biofuel Crops -- 3. Biotechnological approaches for the production of Bioenergy -- 4. Integrated OMIC approaches for bioenergy crops -- 5. Genomics of Bioenergy Crops -- 6. Omics Approaches for Sorghum: Paving the Way to a Resilient and Sustainable Bioenergy Future -- 7. Exploring Omics Approaches to Enhance Stress Tolerance in Soybean for Sustainable Bioenergy Production -- 8. Advanced and Sustainable Approaches in Sugarcane Crop Improvements with Reference to Environmental Stresses -- 9. Role of endophytes in the regulation of metabolome in bioenergy crops -- 10. Cotton Stalks - Potential Biofuel Recourses for Sustainable Environment -- 11. Harmful Insects in Some Biofuel Plants and Their Biology -- 12. Perspectives use of mustards in biofuel production in Turkey -- 13. Current status and future prospectus of Bioenergy crops.
    Abstract: This edited book summarizes the efforts made to develop sustainable bioenergy production through different generations. The topics included in the book cover information about different bioenergy crops, their classification and use as biofuel, agronomic practices to improve biomass yield, classic breeding techniques, genetic diversity, current status and future perspective of bioenergy crops in the omics era. It also discusses application of modern biotechnological and molecular biotechnological techniques for the improvement of bioenergy crops this having enhanced biomass and plant based products. The book explores growing biofuel crops and their impact on environment, bioethics and biosafety issues related to the modern approaches. Another important aspect is the incorporation of nanotechnology for bioenergy crops and biofuel production. All book chapters are contributed renowned researchers in their respective field. This is a unique book covering the bioeneragy crops in the modern omics era. The book is useful for the researchers and post-graduate students to guide them in the field of bioenergy crops.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 288 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819949540
    DDC: 660.6
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    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Veterinary Science. ; Animal Physiology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Introductory Chapters and Historical Abstract -- Feed Additives to Ensure Sustainability -- Feed Additives, Their Role and Technological Properties -- Food Additives as Functional Ingredients in Food Products -- History of Feed Additives -- Part II. Sources and Types of Feed Additives -- Enzymes as Feed Additives -- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants as a Source of Potential Feed and Food Additives -- The Role of Insects in Novel Sustainable Animal Production Systems -- Probiotics, Prebiotics, Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics -- Novel Plant Extracts as Food Additives -- The Use of Feed and Food Additives in USA -- Part III: Biochemistry and General Effects -- The Effects of Feed Additives on Farm Animals under Heat Stress Conditions -- Feed Additives as Antiviral Agents -- Food and Feed Additives to Counteract Mycotoxin Toxicity in Human and Animals -- Part IV. Specific Applications in Livestock by Animal Groups -- Plant-Based Feed Additives for Livestock and Poultry in Southern Africa -- Plant-Based Feed Additives for Livestock and Poultry in Southern Africa -- Feed Additives to Combat Intestinal Diseases in Antibiotic Free Poultry Farming -- The Effects of Feed Additives on the Immune System of Poultry -- Application of Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts in Livestock -- Improving the Sustainability of Laying Hen Production Using Plant-Based Feed Additives -- Application of Feed Additives in the Diets of Turkeys -- Effect of Phytochemical Feed Additives on Health Status, Milk Yield and Quality Characteristics in Ruminants -- Feed Additives as Dietary Tools to Improve Welfare Status in Ruminants -- Application of Feed Additives to Improve Pork Meat Quality -- Feed additives, as Dietary Tools to Support Gut Health of Pigs -- Feed Additives as Immune Boosting Factors in Swine Health -- Probiotics as Feed Additives in Monogastric Animals -- Feed Additives for Insect Production -- Feed Additives in Aquaculture -- Certain Major Diseases Having Nutritional Disorders in Their Etiology and Economic Importance in Horses -- Feed Additives in Rabbit Nutrition to Ensure Sustainability -- Part V: Analytical Methods, Future Outlook and Perspectives -- Modern Applications in the Determination of Food and Feed Additives -- Antimicrobials as Feed and Food Additives, Their Technological Properties and Perspectives -- Feed Additives and Future Perspectives.
    Abstract: This book offers a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge research on feed additives for a sustainable animal production, including insects and aquaculture. In five clearly structured sections, the sources of feed additives, details on their biochemistry, feed security as well as specific applications for individual farm animal species, livestock health and product characteristics (meat, milk and eggs) find attention. International expert authors provide a full description on the use of aromatic plants, extracts and essential oils as feed additives alone or in combination with functional feeds of different categories. Readers will explore the potential of feed additives to tackle environmental issues. Practical examples include the use of local feedstuffs in combination with herbal additives and enzymes. Emphasis is placed on the consequences of using local feed sources versus imported feedstuffs on global warming potential, primary energy use, nutrient excretion and the feed additive influence on lessening the pollution from animal operations. The results presented will support realization of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG 12 which stands for Responsible Consumption and Production worldwide. The use of novel and different feed additives can be an important tool to enhance sustainability, support productivity, and match increased food demands around the globe. Animal production depends on feed efficiency to sustain growth and profitability. Along these lines, the present volume is an essential reading for all future-oriented veterinarians, animal nutritionists, agricultural scientists, and moreover the feed, food and plant industry. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 969 p. 60 illus., 47 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031428555
    DDC: 636.089
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Forestry. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence farming. ; Forestry. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Progress Towards Sustainable Intensification and Climate Change -- Chapter 1. Introduction: Agroforestry for Sustaining the Global Agriculture in Changed Environment -- Chapter 2. Agroforestry Matches the Evolving Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Agenda in Asia and Africa -- Chapter 3. Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration in Africa: Evidence for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Drylands -- Chapter 4. Urban and Peri-urban Agroforestry to Sustain Livelihood and Food Security in the Face of Global Environmental Change and Epidemic Threats -- Part II. Landscape Restoration and Combating Desertification -- Chapter 5. Agroforestry for Climate Change Resilience in Degraded Landscapes -- Chapter 6. The Great Green Wall Initiatives and Opportunities for Integration of Dryland Agroforestry to Mitigate Desertification -- Chapter 7. Silvopastoral Systems on Degraded Lands for Soil Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change Mitigation -- hapter 8. Utilization of Saline and Other Poor-quality Waters to Sustain Agroforestry Production -- Chapter 9. Potential of Agroforestry Systems for Food Security, Climate Change Mitigation, Landscape Restoration and Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal -- Part III: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services -- Chapter 10. The Role of Agroforestry Systems for Enhancing Biodiversity and Provision of Ecosystem Services in Agricultural Landscapes in Southeast Asia -- Chapter 11. Potentials of Indigenous Fruit Trees in Enhancing Nutrition, Income and Biodiversity Conservation in African Agroforestry -- Chapter 12. Ethnic Homestead Gardens: Diversity, Management and Conservation -- Chapter 13. Agroforestry for Plant Diversity and Livelihood Security in Southwest Asia -- Chapter 14. Achieving Biodiversity Conservation, Livelihood Security and Sustainable Development Goals through Agroforestry in Coastal and Island Regions of India and South East Asia -- Chapter 15. Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services of the Agroforestry Systems of the Himalayan Region: An Overview -- Chapter 16. Soil Biodiversity and Litter Decomposition in Agroforestry Systems of the Tropical Regions of Asia and Africa -- Part IV: Analytical Approaches and Policy Perspective -- Chapter 17. Agroforestry Suitability Mapping: A Geospatial Approach for Quantifying Land Potential for Intensification -- Chapter 18. Agroforestry as a Climate-Smart Agriculture: Strategic Interventions, Current Practices and Policies -- Chapter 19. Agroforestry as a Key Intervention to Achieve Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Targets -- Chapter 20. Potential of Traditional Agroforestry Systems for Intensification of Agriculture and Meeting Global Goals: Lessons from Asia and Africa -- Chapter 21. A Framework for Analysing Spatial Patterns and Extent of Influence by Single Trees on Ecosystem Properties in Agroforestry -- Chapter 22. Integrating Moringa oleifera and Moringa stenopetala in Agroforestry for Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change in Asia and Africa -- Chapter 23. Payment for Ecosystem Services from Agroforestry: Case Studies and Lessons -- Chapter 24. Agroforestry for Sustaining Industrial Raw Materials: Experience from a Value Chain Leveraged Consortium Model -- Chapter 25. Synthesis: Agroforestry for Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture in Asia and Africa.
    Abstract: This edited book opens up new vistas for sustainable intensification in agriculture to provide food to ever growing population as well as adapting to the risks of global environmental change. Diverting from conventional agriculture, the book explores new dimensions and concepts that have been identified for future research and development in sustaining agriculture in Asia and Africa regions. The chapters are written by leading researchers and practitioners in the field of agroforestry. The book demonstrates how agroforestry could be instrumental in bringing stability and sustainability in agricultural production. It offers sustainable solutions for the impending problems of climate change, ecosystem degradation, declining agricultural productivity, and uncertain food security. It is an essential resource for students in agroforestry courses, as well as a valuable introduction to the field for professionals in related areas.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 816 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811946028
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security,
    DDC: 634.9
    Language: English
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Control engineering. ; Robotics. ; Automation. ; Geographic information systems. ; Food science. ; Agriculture. ; Control, Robotics, Automation. ; Geographical Information System. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Fundamentals of Tree and Vine Physiology -- Mechanical Management of Modern Planar Fruit Tree Canopies -- Orchard Water Management -- Vineyard Water Management -- Pests and diseases management -- Advanced Technologies for Crop-load Management -- Mechanical Harvesting -- Autonomous Platforms -- Management Information Systems and Emerging Technologies -- Economic and Societal Aspects.
    Abstract: Modern tree fruit orchards and vineyards constitute complex production systems that are exposed to highly dynamic and stochastic natural, financial and societal forces, and face demands for increased production using fewer resources, with reduced environmental impact. Successful operation of orchards and vineyards under these conditions is practically impossible without careful and extensive use of state-of-the-art automation technologies and careful planning of future operations (e.g., training systems when replanting) that can be enabled by knowledge of emerging technologies and future trends. Also, improvement of existing automation technologies and development of novel future systems cannot be accomplished without a working understanding of the tree and vine biological production systems, their management needs, and the capabilities and limitations of existing automation systems. The book aims to provide the necessary knowledge to achieve the above goals in a way that can engage readers without engineering or horticultural backgrounds. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 241 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031269417
    Series Statement: Agriculture Automation and Control,
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant physiology. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Importance of integrating physiological breeding to augment crop breeding -- 2. Stacking of complex traits through physiological pre breeding -- 3. Strategies to develop heat and drought tolerant wheat varieties following physiological breeding -- 4. Developing crop varieties by physiological breeding for improving plant nutrition -- 5. Role of Transpiration in Regulating Leaf Temperature and its Application in Physiological Breeding -- 6. Photosynthesis as a trait for improving yield potential in crops -- 7. Cuticular waxes and its application in crop improvement -- 8. Radiation use efficiency (RUE)-target for improving yield potential: Current status and future prospect -- 9. Application of Stable Isotopes in Crop Improvement -- 10. Root phenotyping for improved resource use efficiency in crops -- 11. Root system architecture and phenotyping for improved resource use efficiency in crops -- 12. Harnessing Root associated traits and Rhizosphere efficiency for Crop improvement -- 13. High throughput phenomics of crops for water and nitrogen stress -- 14. Metabolomics as a selection tool for abiotic stress tolerance in crops -- 15. Remote Sensing Algorithms and their Applications in Plant Phenotyping -- 16. Endophyte mediated crop improvement: Manipulation of abiotic stress‐specific traits -- 17. Impact of high temperature stress on selected food grain crops -- 18. Morpho-physiological basis of finger millet to withstand climatic extremes: A special reference to drought -- 19. Comprehending the physiological efficiency of millets under abiotic stress -- 20. Role of Next-generation sequencing in trait identification, genetic mapping, and crop improvement -- 21. Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Agriculture.
    Abstract: This book covers different physiological processes, tools, and their application in crop breeding. Each chapter emphasizes on a specific trait/physiological process and its importance in crop, their phenotyping information and how best it can be employed for crop improvement by projecting on success stories in different crops. It covers wide range of physiological topics including advances in field phenotyping, role of endophytic fungi, metabolomics, application of stable isotopes, high throughput phenomics, transpiration efficiency, root phenotyping and root exudates for improved resource use efficiency, cuticular wax and its application, advances in photosynthetic studies, leaf spectral reflectance and physiological breeding in hardy crops like millets. This book also covers the futuristic research areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning. This contributed volume compiles all application parts of physiological tools along with their advanced research in these areas, which is very much need of the hour for both academics and researchers for ready reference. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policy makers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, physiology, botany, ecology, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists will also find this a useful resource.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 457 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811974984
    DDC: 580
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Earth sciences. ; Geography. ; Food science. ; Sociology. ; Nutrition. ; Food. ; Agriculture. ; Earth and Environmental Sciences. ; Food Science. ; Food Studies. ; Sociology of Food and Nutrition.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I : FOOD SYSTEM CONCEPT AND SUMMARIZED RECOMMENDATIONS -- Chapter 1: Food systems: seven priorities to end hunger and protect the planet -- Chapter 2: Food system concepts and definitions for science and political action -- Part II: ACTIONS ON HUNGER AND HEALTHY DIETS -- Chapter 3: Healthy diet - A Definition for the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021 -- Chapter 4: Ensuring Access to Safe and Nutritious Food for All Through Transformation of Food Systems -- Chapter 5: Shift to Healthy and Sustainable Consumption Patterns -- Chapter 6: Fruits and Vegetables for Healthy Diets: Priorities for Food System Research and Action -- Chapter 7: Modelling Actions for Transforming Agrifood Systems -- Part IV: ACTIONS FOR EQUITY AND RESILIENCE IN FOOD SYSTEMS -- Chapter 8: Advance Equitable Livelihoods -- Chapter 9: A Review of Evidence on Gender Equality, Women‘s Empowerment and Food Systems -- Chapter 10: The Future of Small Farms: Innovations for Inclusive Transformation -- Chapter 11: Diversification for enhanced food systems resilience -- Chapter 12: Addressing Food Crises in Violent Conflicts -- Chapter 13: In brief: The White/Wiphala Paper on Indigenous Peoples’ food systems -- Chapter 14: Marginal areas and indigenous people – Priorities for research and action -- Chapter 15: Priorities for inclusive urban food system transformations in the Global South -- Chapter 16: Secondary Cities as Catalysts for Nutritious Diets in Low- And Middle-Income Countries -- Part V: ACTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT -- Chapter 17: Boost Nature Positive Production. Chapter 18: Pathways to Advance Agroecology for a Successful Transformation to Sustainable Food Systems -- Chapter 19: A New Paradigm for Plant Nutrition -- Chapter 20: Livestock and sustainable food systems: status, trends, and priority actions -- Chapter 21: The Vital Roles of Blue Foods in the Global Food System -- Chapter 22: Food System Innovations and Digital Technologies to Foster Productivity Growth and Rural Transformation -- Chapter 23: Leveraging data, models & farming innovation to prevent, prepare for & manage pest incursions: Delivering a pest risk service for low-income countries -- Chapter 24: Food Systems Innovation Hubs in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries -- Chapter 25: A Whole Earth Approach to Nature Positive Food: Biodiversity and Agriculture -- Chapter 26: Water for Food Systems and Nutrition -- Chapter 27: Climate Change and Food Systems -- Chapter 28: Delivering climate change outcomes with agroecology in low- and middle-income countries: evidence and actions needed -- Chapter 29: Crop Diversity, its Conservation and Use for Better Food Systems -- Chapter 30: Safeguarding and using Fruit and Vegetable Biodiversity -- Chapter 31: Reduction of Food Loss and Waste – The Challenges and Conclusions for Actions -- Part V: COSTS, INVESTMENT, FINANCE, AND TRADE ACTIONS -- Chapter 32: The True Cost of Food – a preliminary assessment -- Chapter 33: Cost and Affordability of Preparing a Basic Meal around the World -- Chapter 34: The global cost of reaching a world without hunger: Investment costs and policy action opportunities -- Chapter 35: Financing SGD2 and Ending Hunger -- Chapter 36: Trade and Sustainable Food Systems -- Part VI: Regional Perspectives -- Chapter 37: Policy Options for food system transformation in Africa and the role of science, technology and innovation -- Chapter 38: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation for Transforming Food Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean -- Chapter 39: The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation for Transforming Food Systems in Asia -- Chapter 40: The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation for Transforming Food Systems in Europe -- Chapter 41: Transforming Chinese Food Systems for both Human and Planetary Health -- Chapter 42: Key Areas of the Agricultural Science Development in Russia in the Context of Global Trends and Challenges -- Chapter 43: Food System in India. Challenges, Performance and Promise -- Part VII: STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES AND GOVERNANCE -- Chapter 44: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation for Transforming Food Systems Globally -- Chapter 45: The Bioeconomy and Food Systems Transformation -- Chapter 46: In the Age of Pandemics, connecting Food Systems and Health: a Global One Health Approach -- Chapter 47: How could science–policy interfaces boost food system transformation? -- Chapter 48: The Transition Steps Needed to Transform Our Food Systems -- Chapter 49: Engaging Science in Food Systems Transformation: Toward Implementation of the Action Agenda of the United Nations Food Systems Summit -- Chapter 50: Science for Transformation of Food Systems: Opportunities for the UN Food Systems Summit.
    Abstract: This Open Access book compiles the findings of the Scientific Group of the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021 and its research partners. The Scientific Group was an independent group of 28 food systems scientists from all over the world with a mandate from the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. The chapters provide science- and research-based, state-of-the-art, solution-oriented knowledge and evidence to inform the transformation of contemporary food systems in order to achieve more sustainable, equitable and resilient systems.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 948 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031157035
    DDC: 630
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Nutritional Enhancement of Vegetable Crops-(with major emphasis on broccoli-a new cole crop in India -- Chapter 2. New Systems of Vegetable Production: Vertical, Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Organic, Microgreens -- Chapter 3. Bio-active Nutrients in Vegetables for a Healthy Life -- Chapter 4. Nutritive Vegetable crops germplasm for future food security -- Chapter 5. Nutritive Vegetable Production and Protection with the use of Virekshayurved based Herbal Kunapjal -- Chapter 6. Nutrition Rich Microgreens- An opportunity for Nutri-preneurs -- Chapter 7. On Farm Organic Input Generation for quality Vegetable Production -- Chapter 8. Bitter gourd- A Vegetable Crop for Nutrition and Health Security -- Chapter 9. Nutrition in Potato and Food Products -- Chapter 10. Antioxidants and Health Benefits of Brinjal -- Chapter 11. Home Gardening-The Way Forward to be Safe and Healthy -- Chapter 12. Andaman’s Indigenous Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 13. Off-season vegetable growing for nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 14. Capsicums for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 15. Genetic Resources of Vegetable Crops-A potential Source of Nutrition and Entrepreneurship in NEH region of India -- Chapter 16. Moringa for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 17. Mushrooms for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 18. Aquatic Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 19. Tropical Tuber Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 20. Legume Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 21. Underexploited Vegetables of Coastal India for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 22. Root Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship.
    Abstract: This edited book is compiled by renowned Horticultural scientist Padma Shri Prof. Brahma Singh and Former Head of Vegetable Science Division, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi Dr Pritam Kalia. The book is mainly focused on two aspects of vegetable crops – nutrition and entrepreneurial potential. The book explains the importance of vegetables crops as essential food items for managing food security and malnutrition. Since vitamins and minerals deficiency is on the increase globally, this book highlights the presence and availability of essential nutrients, vitamins in addition to other food constituents necessary for human health. The book also emphasizes on the potential of vegetables crops as an affordable avenue for entrepreneurial ventures. It explains the important steps in respect of vegetable crops, such as production, harvesting, packaging, transport, storage, marketing of fresh vegetables, processing and value-addition etc. The book chapters are written in simple language with recent scientific developments by the experienced and acknowledged scientists in the field. The book is a useful reading material for curriculum and examination requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate, and other university examinations. It is also of interest to professionals, researchers, policy makers and potential entrepreneurs in the field of vegetable crop farming.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 532 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811990168
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Bioenergetics. ; Agriculture. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Bioenergetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Pulses waste to biofuels -- Chapter 2. Utilization of Wheat and Maize waste as Biofuel source -- Chapter 3. Agricultural residues and manures into bioenergy -- Chapter 4. Bioenergy from cellulose of Woody Biomass -- Chapter 5. Potential Technologies for Advanced Generation Biofuels from Waste Biomass -- Chapter 6. Biological pretreatment strategies for second generation lignocellulosic biomass to enhance ethanol production -- Chapter 7. Agricultural lignocellulosic waste to Biofuels -- Chapter 8. Mixed lignocellulosic feedstocks: An effective approach for enhanced biofuel production -- Chapter 9. Bioenergy: Challenges ahead and Future -- Chapter 10. Production of bioethanol from mixed lignocellulosic biomass:Future prospects and challenges.
    Abstract: The book revisit in depth scope of agroindustrial waste for enhancement in biofuels production on practical ground. It explores and discusses various cellulose rich agro-wastes along with low cost, advance technology based options for sustainable biofuels production. Lignocellulosic biomasses are potential producer of biofuels due to renewable nature and huge occurrence. Cellulose is the main polymeric component of these biomasses apart from lignin and hemicellulose. It can be converted into fermentable sugars using cellulase enzyme which can be further converted into the renewable energy sources such as biohydrogen, bioethanol, biogas and butanol. Chapters in this title provide exclusive and critical analysis of specific biofuels production process only from lignocellulosic biomass, based on their type, property, availability, cost and most important sugar or cellulose content along with the simplest process search for converting these biomasses into biofuels to make overall process more simple and economical. It is a useful guide for academician and environmentalist who are working to explore feasible advantages associated with these kinds of waste management and their effective valorization. It is also a great resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, professionals, and other interested individuals/groups working in the field of biofuel/bioenergy.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 326 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811962301
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    DDC: 630
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    Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Environmental management. ; Food science. ; Ecology . ; Soil science. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Management. ; Food Science. ; Ecology. ; Soil Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: History, origin, and geographical distribution of subterranean crops -- Chapter 3:What are the precise aspects of crop management, post-harvest technology, and key points of storage of subterranean crops? -- Chapter 4: A catalogue of field equipment used in the cultivation of subterranean crops -- Chapter 5: Subterranean crops and Starches -- Chapter 6: The role of post-harvest technology and value addition in subterranean crops -- Chapter 7: Global economic potential for value addition in subterranean crops -- Chapter 8: The role of bioprocessing in protein-enriched animal feed -- Chapter 9: Biotechnological potential and interventions in subterranean crops and some thoughts on the future course of research in these crops. .
    Abstract: Tropical root and tuber crops form an important group of food crops for millions of people (about one-fifth of the world population), especially those living in the tropical and sub-tropical zones. Tuber crops are the third important food crops after cereals and grain legumes. The carbohydrates synthesized in the leaves and stored in the form of starch in the underground roots and tubers, which are not only for food, but also a raw material for several industries. Among the many tuber crops available, only a few have been domesticated and widely cultivated for edible and industrial purposes. This book addresses the principal issues connected with selected tuber and root crops, their origin, global distribution, cultivation details, and their global commercial potential, vis-à-vis the end products made out of them (value addition). Among the crops, sweet potato, cassava, yams, colocasia, west Indian arrowroot, asparagus, safed musli, Indian Bread root and gloria superba will be discussed. From various projections, it is evident that by the year 2050 the world population will face a serious food shortage, if current trends in cereals consumption is taken intoaccount. That is why root and tuber crops assume great importance. Contrary to the high-fertility soils, which are a requirement for principal cereals like rice and wheat, root and tuber crops can grow quite well in poor soils, under varying climatic conditions. .
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    Pages: XII, 131 p. 8 illus., 7 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031296468
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Ecology . ; Environmental engineering. ; Bioremediation. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section 1 An introduction to nanoagriculture, agronanobiotechnology and nanoremediation -- Chapter 1. Nanoagriculture: Advantages and drawbacks -- Chapter 2. Agronanobiotechnology: present and prospect -- Chapter 3. Nanoremediation -- Chapter 4. Cutting-edge technologies in agriculture without hampering sustainable development -- Section 2 Nanoagriculture -- Chapter 5. Controlled Delivery of Elements, Molecules, Genetic Material, or Organisms -- Chapter 6. Nanosensors for crop management -- Chapter 7. Nanotechnology for pest management -- Chapter 8. Nanotechnology in water and wastewater treatment -- Chapter 9. The contribution of the nanotechnology to the farmer wellbeing -- Section 3 Agronanobiotechnology -- Chapter 10. Magnetofection for plant breeding -- Chapter 11. Nano and OMICs technologies -- Chapter 12. Interactions between nanomaterials and plant-microbe partnership -- Chapter 13. Nanobiological pest control -- Section 4 Nanoremediation -- Chapter 14 Nanoremediation of heavy metals in agricultural soils -- Chapter 15 Nanoremediation of organic pollutants -- Chapter 16 Phytobial remediation -- Chapter 17 Nanobioremediation -- Section 5 Ecological impacts -- Chapter 18 Nanomaterials in the human food chain -- Chapter 19 Nanotechnological achievements and the environmental degradation -- Chapter 20 Accumulation of engineered nanomaterials in soil, water and air -- Chapter 21 Collateral effects of nanopollution on human and environmental health.
    Abstract: This book highlights the best practices regarding nanoscience and nanotechnology for agriculture and environmental sectors to shape sustainable development thought to improve the quality and quantity of the agriculture products and to decrease the collateral effect of nanotechnology in the ecosystems. Besides, leading nanotechnologies are showed and discussed to guarantee their proper management in lands and ecosystems. Therefore, nanotechnologies such as agronanobiotechnology, nanofertilization, pest control, magnetofection for plant breeding, plant molecular farming, OMICs technologies, phytonanotechnology, nanoremediation, etc. are described in five sections and 21 chapters. Undoubtedly it is an ideal and updated book for undergraduate or postgraduate students, and scientists or researchers involved in nanoscience, nanotechnology, crop production, and remediation technologies as well as for those researchers that solving technical problems regarding the crop management and the human and environmental health without hampering the pursuit of sustainable development goals.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 674 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811954542
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances,
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Climatology. ; Plant physiology. ; Biodiversity. ; Agriculture. ; Water. ; Climate Sciences. ; Plant Physiology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to the book -- Chapter 2. Best practices for saline and brackish water management -- Chapter 2.1 Salt-affected soils and their management in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: A holistic approach -- Chapter 2.2 Innovation and practical experience of using saline water at farm level in Tunisia -- Chapter 2.3 Soil and nutrient management under saline conditions -- Chapter 2.4 Irrigation management under saline conditions in MENA and Sub-Saharian conditions: Lessons learned -- Chapter 2.5 Irrigation Water Management under Salinity Conditions in Arid Regions -- Chapter 2.6 Seed priming and Nano priming techniques as tools to alleviate osmotic stress in legumes -- Chapter 3. Using saline water for conventional, nonconventional and forage crops -- Chapter 3.1 Exploration and collection of quinoa’s wild ancestor in Argentina -- Chapter 3.2 Multilocality evaluation of alternative forage crops grown under salinity conditions in the south of Morocco -- Chapter 3.3 Innovation and Practical Experience of Using Saline Water at the Farm Level in Tunisia -- Chapter 4. Land management when irrigating with saline water -- Chapter 4.1 Do cultivating methods improve crop yield under saline condition in semi-arid areas? -- Chapter 4.2 Posphoypsum as potential amendment and fertilizer for crop nutrition and salt affected soils remediation -- Chapter 5. The challenges faced when using of non-Conventional water in agriculture -- Chapter 5.1 Status, Drivers and Suggested Management Scenarios of salt affected soils in Africa -- Chapter 5.2 The use of nonconventional water resources in agriculture in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Key challenges and opportunities for the use of treated wastewater -- Chapter 6. Use of models as management tools -- Chapter 6.1 SALTMED model as a tool for water, crop, field and N-fertilizers management -- Chapter 7. Use of desalination technology to produce non-saline water for irrigation -- Chapter 7.1 Is desalination for agriculture sustainable? -- Chapter 7.2 The Technological Challenges of Desalination for Irrigation in Morocco.
    Abstract: This book presents recent research work on Biosaline Agriculture presented during First International Forum on Biosaline Agriculture in Laayoune, Morocco from May 3rd to May 4th 2019. The aim of this book is to showcase the global potential of Biosaline agriculture, provide an update on the development of recent innovations in the field of Biosaline agriculture, the best management practices to safely use brackish and saline water, highlight the use of non-conventional water in marginal environment production and the current advanced technologies of desalination of brackish and seawater. The different chapters will also discuss solutions that are adapted to local conditions as part of a sustainable development perspective. The book provides up-to-date technical and scientific data on growing crops under marginal environment so as to encourage the dissemination of this knowledge in the best practices to increase the productivity in Biosaline agriculture, in view of the potential to contribute to food security. The book is expected to stimulate interest in the non-conventional water resources and crops among junior and senior researchers and among those who are increasingly focused on exploiting marginal environments. It will also be of interest to decision-makers and the public and private sectors to jointly address the issues of food security especially of the poor and vulnerable people living in marginal environments worldwide by providing innovative technology transfer.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 422 p. 138 illus., 114 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031242793
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agriculture Economic aspects. ; Economic geography. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Economics. ; Economic Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface - A courageous and truly necessary work -- General introduction - Questions, issues and analytical framework -- PART I. SPECIALIZATION/DIVERSIFICATION -- Introduction - Productive and territorial specialization: a blocking factor or a resource -- 1. From agro-industrial specialization to the plurality of models in southern Brazil -- 2. The construction of development itineraries in dairy basins, between specialized and diversified models -- 3. Does the evolution of agricultural production models allow for their coexistence in the territories -- PART II. INNOVATION -- Introduction - Innovation: ferment and fruit of the coexistence and confrontation of agricultural and food models -- 4. Mass retailing, a driving force for hybridization and innovation in territorial food systems -- 5. Coexisting in Cuma: cooperation between heterogeneous farmers -- 6. Emergence and compartmentalization of advisory subsystems for ecological intensification of agriculture in Burkina Faso -- PART III. ADAPTATION -- Introduction - Adaptation: necessity and project in coexistence -- 7. ProHuerta: from subsistence self-production to the agroecological challenge of giants -- 8. Hybridization of food chains in peri-urban production systems: the example of Pisa, Italy -- 9. Tradition in the market: valuing the know-how and identity of the Faxinal Emboque community in Brazil -- 10. History and coexistence of agricultural development models. The cases of Argentina, France and Brazil -- PART IV. TRANSITION -- Introduction - Thinking about transitions through the coexistence and confrontation of agricultural and food models: scales, actors and territorial trajectories -- 11. The role of interactions between organic and "conventional" in the ecological transition of the territorial food system of southern Ardèche -- 12. Challenging and caring: forms of solidarity in local purchasing groups -- 13. Governing coexistence in an economy "in transition": peasant farming and mega-farms in the Vietnamese dairy sector -- 14. Thinking about the diversity of transition trajectories -- PART V. A NEW PARADIGM OF TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT? -- Introduction - Ambivalence of models and the challenge of territorial governance of coexistence -- 15. Coexistence as an arrangement: the multiplicity of dairy models in Switzerland -- 16. Neoliberalization of agricultural policy in Japan and contradictions between agricultural models -- 17. Where is the development model of food systems that emerged at the end of the 20th century going -- 18. Agricultural and food models: don't believe in them too much, but believe in them anyway -- 19. Confronting models: coexistence to navigate between the naivety of consensus and the violence of polarization -- 20. Governing the coexistence and confrontation of agricultural and food models in the territories: paradigm, postures, methods -- List of authors.
    Abstract: This book analyses situations of coexistence and confrontation of agricultural and food models according to four major dimensions of territorial development: the tension between specialisation and diversification; innovation; adaptation; and food transition. New agricultural and food models are being deployed in territories around the world in response to criticisms of the old forms of agriculture and food production, and in order to meet new challenges. These models embody archetypes of the observed diversity, actors’ projects or new norms. A number of conceptual studies and case studies from France and other countries allow us to understand the interactions between these models (confrontation, complementarity, co-evolution, hybridisation, etc.), taking us well beyond the characterisation of their diversity and the evaluation of their relative performances. The coexistence and confrontation of these models build up their capacity for radical change. The book asks original questions about the analytical framework, its methodological challenges and the expected outcomes for the support of agricultural and food development in rural and urban territories. It is intended for researchers, teachers, students and professionals interested in territorial development. Pierre Gasselin, Sylvie Lardon, Claire Cerdan, Salma Loudiyi and Denis Sautier are the scientific coordinators of this book. They are geographers and economists at CIRAD, INRAE and VetAgro Sup, where they conduct research on the transformation of agriculture, food systems and territories in France and other countries. This book is the result of a collective research process involving 36 authors from Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, France, Japan, Switzerland and Vietnam. Jan Douwe van der Ploeg, author of the Foreword, is Professor Emeritus of Rural Sociology at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands and Associate Professor of Agricultural Sociology at the China Agricultural University in Beijing. He has conducted extensive research on processes of agricultural transition and on dynamics of rural development.
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    Pages: XXXIII, 315 p. 30 illus., 5 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789402421781
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Disposal of Agricultural waste and its effects on Environment, production of useful metabolites and energy: potential and challenges -- 2 Utilizing Agricultural Waste in Production of Biochar for Improving Soil Properties and Increasing Crop Yield through Field Application -- 3 Value-added products from agricultural waste -- 4 Biomaterials derived from agricultural waste – a focus on collagen -- 5 Valorization of Agricultural Lignocellulosic Plant Byproducts Following Biorefinery Approach Towards Circular Bioeconomy -- 6 Bioactive Peptides from Protein-Rich Waste -- 7 Biopolymers in sugarcane vinasse treatment and valorization -- 8 Valorization of Guava fruit by-products -- 9 Valorization of coffee by-products:An overview -- 10 Valorization of tomato fruit processing residues -- 11 Sustainable utilization of tea waste -- 12 Vitis wastes as a source of stilbenes: natural occurrence, factors affecting biosynthesis and valorization in agri-food sector -- 13 Useful bioactive compounds from Olive tree by-products (leaves, branches, fruits) -- 14 Fruit pomaces as valuable by-products of wine and cider industries -- 15 Secondary Metabolites and Antioxidant Activity of the Solid-State Fermentation in Fruit Waste/Bagasse -- 16 Green extraction techniques applied to recover chemical compounds from olive-derived biomasses -- 17 Production and use of hydrolates from the distillation process of aromatic plants -- 18 From agricultural waste to functional food products: An Overview -- 19 Recent advancements in agricultural residues valorisation into bio-products -- 20 Biogas Energy from Animal Waste -- 21 Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Nanotechnology for Agro-wastes Valorization into Biofuels.
    Abstract: This contributed volume deals with problems associated with huge biomass generated by crop plants and the processing of fruits and food materials. The main focus is to address problems associated with organic residues from agro-industrial processes. This book aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of various processes involved in the valorization of this huge biomass available from agro-industrial processes and obtaining valuable primary and secondary metabolites which will have an impact on the rural economy. Decrease in forest cover associated with the production of agriculture-based waste resulting in pollutants like smoke by burning of residual crops, waste from breweries, food processing, pruning of bushes and trees, and from industries producing proteins, vegetable oils and fruit juices etc. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, agriculture scientists and policymakers. The book brings out the latest reading material for botanists, biotechnologists, environmentalists, biologists, policymakers and NGOs working for environmental protection.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 589 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811987748
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, 31
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Subsistence farming. ; Bioclimatology. ; Agriculture. ; Subsistence Agriculture. ; Climate Change Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Drylands: An Introduction -- 2. Current state and prediction of future global climate change and variability in terms of CO2 levels and temperature -- 3. Vulnerability of dryland agriculture over non-dryland agriculture toward the changing climate -- 4. Climate risk management in dryland agriculture: Technological management and institutional options to adaptation -- 5. Achieving land degradation neutrality to combat the impacts of climate change -- 6. Establishing linkages among changes in land-use, vegetation and crop lands to arrest soil erosion and desertification -- 7. Management of salt-affected soils for increasing crop productivity -- 8. Role of water harvesting and supplemental irrigation in enhancing agriculture productivity of dryland under climate change -- 9. Assessment and management of soil and water erosion in dryland ecosystem -- 10. Advances in micro-irrigation practices for improving water use efficiency in dryland agriculture -- 11. Enhancing agricultural water productivity using deficit irrigation practices in water Scarce regions -- 12. Meta-analysis studies emphasizing activities related to natural resources management for imparting resilience to dryland agriculture -- 13. Soil organic carbon sequestration in dryland soils to alleviate impacts of climate change -- 14. Soil Inorganic Carbon in drylands: An unsung player in climate change mitigation -- 15. Remediation of polluted soils for managing toxicity stress in crops of dryland ecosystems -- 16. Fertilizer management in dryland cultivation for getting stable crop yields -- 17. Development of a successful integrated farming system model for livelihood sustenance of dry land farmers -- 18. Unlocking potential of dryland horticulture in climate-resilient farming -- 19. Genetically-modified crops and crop species adapted to global warming in dry regions -- 20. Weed Management in Dryland Agriculture -- 21. Insect and Pest Management for sustaining crop production under changing climatic patterns of drylands -- 22. Potential effects of future climate changes in pest scenario -- 23. Impact of climate change on plant viral diseases -- 24. Adaptation Strategies for Protected Cultivation under Changing Climate Patterns in Dry Regions -- 25. Organic farming: prospects and challenges in drylands -- 26. Biochemical and Molecular aspects for plant improvement under climate stress -- 27. Understanding linkages between livestock sensitivity and climate variability in drylands for developing appropriate management strategies -- 28. Grass-legume intercropping for enhancing quality fodder production in drylands -- 29. Economic analysis of sustainable dryland agriculture practices -- 30. Adoption of Sustainable Dryland Technologies for Improving Livelihood of Farmers in Developing Countries -- 31. Challenges and Prospects in managing dry land agriculture under climate change scenario -- 32. Adaptive Resilience: Sustaining Dryland Agriculture the pastoralist way -- 33. Resource Conserving Mechanization Technologies for Dryland Agriculture -- 34. Agricultural mechanization for efficient utilization of input resources to improve crop production in arid region.
    Abstract: This contributed volume describes management practices based on interdisciplinary and convergence science approaches from different disciplines of agricultural science to enhance the resilience of dryland agriculture. The main focus of this book is to address the current issues and trends along with future prospects and challenges in adopting salient agricultural management practices in drylands globally under a climate-change scenario. Climate change and global warming have profound repercussions on increasing frequency, severity, and duration of droughts and/or floods, which may have implications for future productivity of dryland agriculture, e.g., more water shortages or abundances and high or low runoff rates, diminished crop yields, and reduced water productivity. In past few years, many technological advancements and management strategies have been evolved to tackle the climate-induced risks of dryland agriculture considering interdisciplinary and convergence approaches that integrate knowledge from multi-disciplines. This book is an attempt to bridge the gap in literature by unraveling controversies and characteristics of dryland ecosystems under the changing climate and dealing with detailed procedures of applying the advanced practices adapted to climate change for management of dryland agriculture. This edited book is of interest to ecologists, economists, environmentalists, geologists, horticulturalists, hydrologists, soil scientists, social scientists, natural resource conservationists and policy makers dealing with dryland agriculture. This book offers a broad understanding of dryland agriculture and assists the reader to identify both the current as well as the probable future state of dryland agriculture in a global context. .
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    Pages: XXI, 716 p. 55 illus., 51 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811991592
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plant genetics. ; Bioclimatology. ; Plant physiology. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Soil science. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Genetics. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Soil Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Maize Genome Genome diversity in Maize -- 2. Maize biodiversity: state of the art and future perspective for breeding -- 3. European maize landraces made accessible for plant breeding and genome-based studies -- 4.Maize genome analysis to elucidate evolution with time -- 5. QTL mapping for high temperature stress in Maize -- 6. QTL mapping advances for European Corn Borer Resistance in maize -- 7. GWAS for maize yield Improvement -- 8. Transcriptional Factor; a molecular switch to adapt Abiotic Stress mechanism in maize -- 9. Gene expression Divergence in Maize -- 10. Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Maize under Drought Stress -- 11. Fungal Pathogen Induced Modulation of Structural and Functional Proteins in Zea mays -- 12.Maize improvement using recent Omics approaches -- 13. Molecular Genetic Approaches to Maize Improvement. -- 14. Genomic selection in maize improvement -- 15. Genetic engineering for improvement of qualitative and quantitative traits in Maize -- 16. Potential of phenomics in climate resilient maize breeding -- 17. Current Genomic Approaches for biotic stress tolerance in Maize -- 18. Genomics approaches for ascertaining Drought stress responses in Maize -- 19. Genotyping advances for Heat stress Tolerance in Maize -- 20. Biofortification in Maize through Marker Assisted Breeding -- 21. Molecular breeding approaches to improve NUE in Maize -- 22. Molecular breeding (QTL mapping) for Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Maize -- 23. Maize improvement for water use efficiency: Advances in Recent molecular marker technology -- 24. Genome editing Advances for Maize Improvement.
    Abstract: Maize is one of the most generally grown cereal crops at global level, followed by wheat and rice. Maize is the major crop in China both in terms of yield and acreage. In 2012, worldwide maize production was about 840 million tons. Maize has long been a staple food of most of the global population (particularly in South America and Africa) and a key nutrient resource for animal feed and for food industrial materials. Maize belts vary from the latitude 58° north to the latitude 40° south, and maize ripens every month of the year. Abiotic and biotic stresses are common in maize belts worldwide. Abiotic stresses (chiefly drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures), together with biotic stresses (primarily fungi, viruses, and pests), negatively affect maize growth, development, production and productivity. In the recent past, intense droughts, waterlogging, and extreme temperatures have relentlessly affected maize growth and yield. In China, 60% of the maize planting area is prone to drought, and the resultant yield loss is 20%–30% per year; in India, 25%–30% of the maize yield is lost as a result of waterlogging each year. The biotic stresses on maize are chiefly pathogens (fungal, bacterial, and viral), and the consequential syndromes, like ear/stalk rot, rough dwarf disease, and northern leaf blight, are widespread and result in grave damage. Roughly 10% of the global maize yield is lost each year as a result of biotic stresses. For example, the European corn borer [ECB, Ostrinia nubilalis (Hübner)] causes yield losses of up to 2000 million dollars annually in the USA alone in the northern regions of China, the maize yield loss reaches 50% during years when maize badly affected by northern leaf blight. In addition, abiotic and biotic stresses time and again are present at the same time and rigorously influence maize production. To fulfill requirements of each maize-growing situation and to tackle the above mentions stresses in an effective way sensibly designed multidisciplinary strategy for developing suitable varieties for each of these stresses has been attempted during the last decade. Genomics is a field of supreme significance for elucidating the genetic architecture of complex quantitative traits and characterizing germplasm collections to achieve precise and specific manipulation of desirable alleles/genes. Advances in genotyping technologies and high throughput phenomics approaches have resulted in accelerated crop improvement like genomic selection, speed breeding, particularly in maize. Molecular breeding tools like collaborating all omics, has led to the development of maize genotypes having higher yields, improved quality and resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses. Through this book, we bring into one volume the various important aspects of maize improvement and the recent technological advances in development of maize genotypes with high yield, high quality and resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses.
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    Pages: VI, 333 p. 6 illus., 5 illus. in color. , online resource.
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    Keywords: Forestry. ; Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Forestry. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Wild food plants for zero hunger and resilient agriculture: An introduction -- Chapter 2. The culture has not faded: reliance on diverse wild edible plants in prehistory, history, and modern times -- Chapter 3. Wild Food Plants: History, Use and Impacts of Globalisation -- Chapter 4. Global traditional food systems that are based on wild food plants -- Chapter 5. Usage of wild edible plants among upland indigenous communities of Northeast India -- Chapter 6. Nutritional and health benefits of high altitude wild food plant, Hippophae rhamnoides for the Himalayan Communities -- Chapter 7. Nutritional potential of wild edible rose hips in India for food security -- Chapter 8. Ethnic mountain foods of Western and Eastern Himalaya, India -- Chapter 9. Reemergence of pseudocereals as super foods for food security and human health: Current progress and future prospects -- Chapter 10. Nutraceutical potential of tropical wild edible plants of India -- Chapter 11. Utilization of wild food plants for crop improvement programs -- Chapter 12. Conservation of wild food plants and crop wild relatives: planning, strategies, priorities and legal frameworks -- Chapter 13. Databases relevant to wild food plants -- Chapter 14. A comprehensive update on traditional agricultural knowledge of farmers in India.
    Abstract: The edited volume brings out a comprehensive collection of information relevant to wild food plants, their importance for global sustainable food security, future-readiness, and resilient agriculture. The book's primary focus is to cover topics on the diversity of wild food plants across the globe, their nutraceutical importance, production-consumption trends, integration into the current food menu, and marketing and livelihood opportunities to the indigenous people. Sustainable development goals 1, 2, and 3 are significant for a poverty-free, hunger-free world and ensure good health and wellbeing of the people, respectively. The three goals are important and interlinked as achieving zero poverty will help reduce hunger among the people. Availability of nutritional and balanced food ensures good health. Wild food plants are an essential part of a nourishing and healthy diet for indigenous communities. They are globally collected from natural habitats or cultivated at more minor scales. Although consumed locally, they are an essential part of the diets of tribal and indigenous communities worldwide and hold immense potential to alleviate global hunger. Considering their importance for global sustainable food security, it is essential to clearly understand the future role of wild food plants for future readiness and resilient agriculture. Therefore, this book provides a piece of important information on these aspects. The book is a valuable resource for the audience ranging from undergraduate science students to the NGOs and institutions involved in poverty alleviation programs, policymakers, dieticians, horticulturists, plant breeders, farmers, health experts, and food enthusiasts.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 386 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811965029
    Series Statement: Plant Life and Environment Dynamics,
    DDC: 634.9
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Food science. ; Bioenergetics. ; Agriculture. ; Food Science. ; Bioenergetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter-01 Waste biomass valorization and its application in the environment -- Chapter-2 Biomass valorization as Energy production using waste biomass -- Chapter-3 Volatile Organic Compounds Impacts on Environment Bio-filtration an effective control method-A Review -- Chapter - 4 Utilization of waste Biomass for producing useful Chemical -- Chapter-5 Forestry biomass as carbon neutral source for the production of biofuels and aromatics -- Chapter-6 Biomass (Algae) Valorization as an Energy Perspective: Review of Process Options and Utilization -- Chapter-7 Bio-hydrogen Production Using Agricultural Biowaste Materials -- Chapter-8 Conversion of Food Waste into Valuable Products -- Chapter-9 Food Waste Materials for Bioenergy Production -- Chapter-10 Biochar for sustainable crop production -- Chapter-11 Production of alternative fuel from lignocellulosic kitchen waste through pyrolysis -- Chapter-12 Generation of bio-energy from industrial waste materials.
    Abstract: This edited book focuses on agricultural and food waste biomass valorization in various fields such as energy and environment and the development of several other value-added products. The chapters in this book cover different areas like sources of agricultural and food wastes, recent trends on waste utilization, innovations and sustainability of techniques, and challenges associated with valorization of wastes. In the last few decades, scientists and researchers of different countries predicted that waste material generated due to global problems can be used as a potential feeding material for the manufacturing of different valuable products. Hence, there is a need for more research and development of several other value-added products from waste materials. Proper utilization of these waste materials has been discussed in this book. It also covers the bioactive recovery from food waste, health benefits of extracted bioactive, and utilization of valorized products. The book also explores future technological challenges and sustainability issues. This title is a great resource for environmental and chemical engineers, food scientists, food researchers and technologists, as well as for students and professionals working in this field.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 309 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819905263
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Plants. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Signalling. ; Plant Stress Responses.
    Description / Table of Contents: Gasotransmitters signaling in plants under abiotic stress: An overview -- Influence of gasotransmitters on the physiology of plants with respect to abiotic stress tolerance -- Gasotransmitters and omics for abiotic stress tolerance in plants -- Advancement in the biology of gasotransmitters: H2S, NO, and ethylene -- Hydrogen sulfide: An evolving gasotransmitter regulating salinity and drought stress response in plants -- Ethylene synthesis and redox homeostasis in plants: Recent advancement -- Nitric oxide and cellular redox homeostasis in plants -- The function of hydrogen sulfide in plant responses to salinity and drought: new insights -- Hydrogen peroxide and its role in abiotic stress tolerance in plants -- Interaction of ethylene and H2S in plant stress management.
    Abstract: This book deals with the gasotransmitters signaling in redox reactions and homeostasis for the adaptation of plants to unfavorable abiotic stress environments. There are lots of interesting chapters in this book that cover both research and educational objectives. This book serves as a reference illustrated book for all who are interested in the regulation of gasotransmitters and redox homeostasis in agriculture. Maintenance of redox homeostasis strengthens the potentiality of plants to resist abiotic stress conditions through the enhanced antioxidant system and the subsequent impact on other signaling molecules. The book presents novel outcomes and implications in plant biology concerning the study of different types of gasotransmitters signaling such as nitric oxide (NO), ethylene, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), etc. under diverse abiotic stresses in one place. The chapters of the book discuss the recent progress and current perspectives on the role of gasotransmitters relevance to plant functions and adaptations to abiotic stresses, the influence of gasotransmitters on the physiology of plants with respect to abiotic stress tolerance, gasotransmitters and omics for abiotic stress tolerance, advancement in the biology of gasotransmitters in regulating salinity and drought stress response in plants, new insights of gasotransmitters and cellular redox homeostasis in plants and the chapter also deliberate the emerging role of gasotransmitters in regulating redox homeostasis for plant stress management. This book is the first comprehensive book covering all aspects and advancements in the biology of gasotransmitters in redox homeostasis conferring different abiotic stress tolerance, from which readers from all backgrounds can get benefitted. This book will appeal to researchers, students, scientific societies, agriculturists, etc.
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    Pages: XIV, 221 p. 20 illus., 16 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031308581
    Series Statement: Signaling and Communication in Plants,
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Biotechnology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Background of Mulberry: Origin and Distribution, Domestication, Taxonomy, Cytology and Biodiversity -- Cultivation, Utilization and Economic benefits of mulberry in an Indian Context -- Mulberry Breeding for higher leaf Productivity -- Mulberry genome analysis: Current status, challenges, and future perspective -- Relationship between genome size and ploidy level in mulberry -- Transcriptomics: Current status and future prospects for identifying trait specific genes in mulberry -- Proteomics in mulberry -- Current status and importance of DUS testing in Mulberry -- Molecular diagnostics of soil borne and foliar diseases of mulberry: Present trends and future perspectives -- Transgenic Mulberry (Morus spp.) for Stress Tolerance: Current Status, Challenges and Future Perspectives -- Application of mulberry and mulberry silkworm by products for medical use -- Application of green synthesized nanoparticles in sustainable mulberry production: current trends and future perspectives -- Future Perspectives of Mulberry Genomic Research.
    Abstract: This book is the first comprehensive compilation of current knowledge on mulberry (Morus L.) covering botany, cytogenetics, biodiversity, genetics and breeding, tissue culture and genetic transformation, biotic and abiotic stresses, molecular mapping, QTL identification, whole genome sequencing and elucidation on functional genomics. As mulberry is one of the most economically important trees in Asian countries, it has attracted the attention of both academicians as well as industrialists. Being highly heterozygous due to long juvenile life coupled cross pollination among species, the genetics of this important crop species is yet to be unravelled. Nonetheless, the recent success of sequencing the genomes of haploid and diploid domesticated species has ushered in an era of intense molecular and genetic research to understand this crop well for its better utilization for mankind. In this book, efforts have been made to bring together key information on origin and distribution, taxonomy, morphological features, economic importance, abiotic stress responses, disease and pest resilience, current breeding strategies and their constraints, progress and prospects of gene mapping, elucidation of genes controlling metabolic and physiological pathways, and their utilization in crop improvement which are elaborated in about 250 pages over 13 chapters authored by globally leading experts on the species presented. This book is useful to the sericulture community in the world in general and students, teachers, and scientists in the academia for forage and fruit production, genetics, breeding, pathology, entomology, physiology, molecular genetics, in vitro culture and genetic engineering, and structural and functional genomics. This book is also useful to seed and biofuel industries.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 298 p. 37 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031284786
    Series Statement: Compendium of Plant Genomes,
    DDC: 580
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Food science. ; Biotechnology. ; Nutrition   . ; Agriculture. ; Food Science. ; Biotechnology. ; Nutrition.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Rice Chemistry, Nutrition and Processing: An Introduction -- Chapter 2. The Structure of Rice Starch and its Application -- Chapter 3. Rice Proteins and Their Applications -- Chapter 4. The Oil from Rice Bran and Its Processing Technology -- Chapter 5. Extraction and Identification of Rice Polyphenols and Related Health Benefits -- Chapter 6. Dietary Fiber from Rice By-products and Its Applications -- Chapter 7. Postharvest Processing of Rice -- Chapter 8. Cooking of Rice -- Chapter 9. Storage of Cooked Rice -- Chapter 10. Commercial Processing of Rice -- Chapter 11. Germinated Brown Rice -- Chapter 12. Impact of Heat-Moisture Treatment on Hierarchical Structure and Functional Properties of Rice Starch -- Chapter 13. Perspective of Future Rice Processing.
    Abstract: This book presents the knowledge of rice chemistry and nutrition. It includes identification, analysis, and application of bioactive chemical components of rice, the starch digestibility after pre-treatment, domestic cooking or processing, and the structure changes at multiple scales during processing and digestion. The novel application of rice starch, protein, polyphenols, dietary fiber, and the next generation of healthy rice products is summarized and the underline mechanisms of starch digestion are also revealed. Particularly, the advanced technologies for the fortification of rice nutrition as well as the challenges for the future rice processing industry are also included. This book provides the most recent research progresses and the state-of-the-art technologies regarding rice nutrition & chemistry to students, researchers, and technologists who are interested in rice and the fields of food science, nutrition, and food engineering.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 293 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819932245
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Earth sciences. ; Geography. ; Pollution. ; Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Earth and Environmental Sciences. ; Pollution. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Permaculture principles, practices, and environmentalism (Jungho Suh) -- 2. Sources and solubilization of phosphatic fertilizers (Waleed Fouad Abobatta, Amr Mahmoud Abdel Gawad, Haythum M. Salem, Mohamed A. Abdel-Salam, Taghred A. Hashim) -- 3. Organic phosphorous as an alternative to mineral phosphatic fertilizers (Muhammad Zaina, Muhammad Adeelb, Noman Shakoor, Muhammad Arslan Ahmad, Saliha Maqboole, Jiusheng Li, Shafeeq Ur-Rahman, Xu Ming, Asif Iqbal, Waqar Afzal Malik, Aiwang Duan) -- 4. Adaptive responses of crop species against phosphorus deficiency (Mehtab Muhammad Aslam, Aisha Lawan Idris, Eyalira Jacob Okal, Muhammad Waseem) -- 5. Biochar for sustainable phosphorus management in agroecosystems (Komel Jehangir, Muhammad Riaz, Rashid Mahmood, Muhammad Arif) -- 6. Phenotyping for assessing genotypic variation in phosphorus use efficiency (Amjad Farooq, Waqas Shafqat Chattha, Muhammad Tehseen Azhar, Azeem Iqbal Khan, Amir Shakeel) -- 7. Advanced biotechnological tools for improving phosphorus 1 use efficiency (Hafiza Aasia Malik, Atta Ur Rahman, Fazal Akbar, Nisar Ahmad, Syed Shujait Ali, Muhammad Suleman, Shahid Ali, Zahid Hussain, Nasib Zaman, Akhtar Rasool, Muzafar Shah, Muhammad Israr, Asif Iqbal) -- 8. Role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in plant phosphorus acquisition for sustainable agriculture (Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Tehseen Azhar, Muhammad Kamran, Omar Aziz, Xiurong Wang) -- 9. Phosphorus cycle enzymes to remedy soil phosphorus deficiency (Alhassan Idris Gabasawa) -- 10. Phosphorus nutrition enhancement of biological nitrogen 1 fixation in pastures (Suleiman Kehinde Bello1, Taofeek Olatunbosun Muraina, Saheed Olaide Jimoh, Ibraheem Olamide Olasupo, Samaila Usman) -- Index.
    Abstract: This book presents recently-developed crop, soil, and management practices that can be used to improve phosphorous use efficiency in agriculture. Food security highly depends on the availability of plant nutrients such as phosphorus, yet rock phosphate reserves are expected to be exhausted in the next 50–100 years. Moreover, about 80% of the phosphorous fertilizers applied to soils become unavailable to plants due to phosphorous fixation in iron and aluminum oxides in acidic soils and with carbonates in alkaline soils. As a consequence, only 10-15% of applied phosphorous is up taken by crops. Therefore, there is a need for advanced practices for improving phosphorus use efficiency.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 235 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031161551
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, 58
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Genetics. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Biological Techniques. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter. 1. The utilization of speed breeding and genome editing to achieve zero hunger -- Chapter. 2. Multiomics approach for crop improvement under climate change -- Chapter. 3. The intervention of multi-omics approaches for developing abiotic stress resistance in cotton crops under climate change -- Chapter. 4. Big data revolution and machine learning to solve genetic mysteries in crop breeding -- Chapter. 5. Applications of multi-omics approaches for food and nutritional security -- Chapter. 6. Applications of high throughput phenotypic phenomics -- Chapter. 7. Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) : Botany, Genetic resource, Cultivation, Conservation, and Stress factors -- Chapter. 8. Multi-Omics Approaches for Breeding in Medicinal Plants -- Chapter. 9. Applications of some nanoparticles and responses of medicinal and aromatic plants under stress conditions -- Chapter. 10. Sustainable agriculture through technological innovations -- Chapter. 11. Sustainable Rice Production under Biotic and Abiotic Stress Challenges -- Chapter. 12. Emerging Techniques to Develop Biotic Stress Resistance in Fruits and Vegetables -- Chapter. 13. Genome editing in crops to control insect pests -- Chapter. 14. CRISPR revolution in gene editing, targeting plant stress tolerance and physiology -- Chapter. 15. Genomics for Abiotic Stress Resistance in Legumes -- Chapter. 16. Genetic and molecular factors modulating phosphorous use efficiency in plants -- Chapter. 17. Recent Trends in Genome Editing Technologies for Agricultural Crops Improvement -- Chapter. 18. Recent trends and applications of omics based knowledge to end global food hunger -- Chapter. 19. Nutritional enhancement in horticultural crops by CRISPR/ Cas9: status and future prospects -- Chapter. 20. Physiological interventions of antioxidants in crop plants under multiple abiotic stresses -- Chapter. 21. Proteomics and its scope to study salt stress tolerance in quinoa -- Chapter. 22. Sustainable Cotton Production in Punjab: Failure and its Mitigating Strategies -- Chapter. 23. Biosafety and biosecurity in genetically modified crops.
    Abstract: Access to food with enough calories and nutrients is a fundamental right of every human. The global population has exceeded 7.8 billion and is expected to pass 10 billion by 2055. Such rapid population increase presents a great challenge for food supply. More grain production is needed to provide basic calories for humans. Thus, it is crucial to produce 60-110% more food to fill the gap between food production and the demand of future generations. Meanwhile food nutritional values are of increasing interest to accommodate industrialized modern lives. The instability of food production caused by global climate change presents another great challenge. The global warming rate has become more rapid in recent decades, with more frequent extreme climate change including higher temperatures, drought, and floods. Our world faces various unprecedented scenarios such as rising temperatures, which causes melting glaciers and the resulting various biotic and abiotic stresses, ultimately leading to food scarcity. In these circumstances it is of utmost importance to examine the genetic basis and extensive utilization of germplasm to develop “climate resilient cultivars” through the application of plant breeding and biotechnological tools. Future crops must adapt to these new and unpredictable environments. Crop varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses are also needed as plant disease, insects, drought, high- and low-temperature stresses are expected to be impacted by climate change. Thus, we need a food production system that can simultaneously satisfy societal demands and long-term development. Since the Green Revolution in the 1960s, farming has been heavily dependent on high input of nitrogen and pesticides. This leads to environmental pollution which is not sustainable in the long run. Therefore, a new breeding scheme is urgently needed to enable sustainable agriculture; including new strategies to develop varieties and crops that have high yield potential, high yield stability, and superior grain quality and nutrition while also using less consumption of water, fertilizer, and chemicals in light of environmental protection. While we face these challenges, we also have great opportunities, especially with flourishing developments in omics technologies. High-quality reference genomes are becoming available for a larger number of species, with some species having more than one reference genome. The genome-wide re-sequencing of diverse varieties enables the identification of core- and pan-genomes. An integration of omics data will enable a rapid and high-throughput identification of many genes simultaneously for a relevant trait. This will change our current research paradigm fundamentally from single gene analysis to pathway or network analysis. This will also expand our understanding of crop domestication and improvement. In addition, with the knowledge gained from omics data, in combination with new technologies like targeted gene editing, we can breed new varieties and crops for sustainable agriculture.
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    Pages: VII, 514 p. 59 illus., 50 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031155680
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    Keywords: Biodiversity. ; Agriculture. ; Soil science. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Food science. ; Biodiversity. ; Agriculture. ; Soil Science. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Agrobiodiversity -- Chapter 3: Biodiversity of the Pedosphere -- Chapter 4: Chemosynthesis-based community biodiversity -- Chapter 5: What are the threats to biodiversity? Its conservation and sustainability. .
    Abstract: This book begins with the principal subject of biodiversity in agriculture. The onslaught of highly soil extractive chemical farming, euphemistically called the “green revolution”, has taken a heavy toll on soil biodiversity, hence, soil sustenance. Agrobiodiversity is a key resource for humanity. All of the food requirements humanity depends on are met by agrobiodiversity. Similarly, fodder fiber, firewood, and many other basic needs of humankind are also met by agrobiodiversity. The book puts forward ideas on how we are to develop a sustainable future, to provide a healthy and thriving environment for humanity by protecting, conserving, and augmenting agrobiodiversity. The pedosphere, the outermost layer of the Earth, composed of soil and subject to soil formation processes, is an integral component of biosphere, lying on the interface of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere and a lot more complex in its physicochemical and biological characteristics and functioning and quite distinguishable from that of the above soil-surface terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The biotic component of the pedosphere comprises a rich biodiversity of living species, dominated by microorganisms. This book considers and discusses the influences of soil formation processes. This book will be of interest to those engaged in researching biodiversity, agriculture, and crop science.
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    Pages: XIII, 100 p. 6 illus., 4 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031442520
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    Keywords: Food science. ; Agriculture. ; Food Science. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Tissue Culture of Medicinal Plants -- Chapter 2: Mentha -- Chapter 3: Amla -- Chapter 4: Belladonna --  Chapter 5: Babchi -- Chapter 6: Ashwagandha -- Chapter 7: Cowhage -- Chapter 8: Costus -- Chapter 9: Coleus -- Chapter 10: Cinchona -- Chapter 11: Patchouli -- Chapter 12: Black pepper -- Chapter 13: Wild Marigold -- Chapter 14: Vanilla -- Chapter 15: Tuberose -- Chapter 16: Thyme -- Chapter 17: Onion -- Chapter 18: Garlic -- Chapter 19: Fennel -- Chapter 20: Henbane -- Chapter 21: Holy Thistle -- Chapter 22: Guggul -- Chapter 23: Glory Lily -- Chapter 24: Aniseed -- Chapter 25: Sacred Basil --  Chapter 26: Khus -- Chapter 27: Isabgol -- Chapter 28: Kalonji -- Chapter 29: Licorice -- Chapter 30: Brahmi -- Chapter 31: Buckwheat -- Chapter 32: Tianma -- Chapter 33: Chili pepper -- Chapter 34: Kewda -- Chapter 35: Jasmine -- Chapter 36: Opium poppy -- Chapter 37: Lavender -- Chapter 38: Tulsi -- Chapter 39: Chamomile -- Chapter 40: Bhumyamalaki -- Chapter 41: Moringa -- Chapter 42: Saffron -- Chapter 43: Barbados -- Chapter 44:Tea -- Chapter 45: Celery -- Chapter 46: Dioscorea.
    Abstract: Medicinal and aromatic crops (MACs) are high-value crops since the natural products obtained from them are low-volume high-value commodities that have numerous applications in various sectors such as the food, beverage, food supplement, flavor and fragrance, perfumery and cosmetics, pharmaceutical and aromatherapy industries. In addition, the plant biomass is used in the production of teas and medical applications in traditional and also modern medicines. MACs are important mainly because they contain plant secondary metabolites such as essential oils, alkaloids, glygosides, saponins, tannins, vitamins and other bioactives. Plant secondary metabolites are differentiated from plant primary metabolites of photosynthesis and respiration since they are directly involved in growth and development of plants. Some MACs are used as spices and culinary herbs since they contain mainly essential oils, and are used as tonic to the digestive system, appetite modification and other systems and may facilitate nutrient uptake and utilization from various foods. A significant amount of MACs and their natural products have also demonstrated antimicrobial, antifungal and bactericidal activity and significant antioxidant capacity. In the past, MACs and their natural products have been used as a source for various medicines, in food and beverage production and in aroma products. Essentials of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops summarizes the current knowledge on medicinal and aromatic crops, including the agronomical practices of important MACs and their products, their beneficial effects and utilization of MAP and their products. The chapters provide a comprehensive guide to the most important and used medicinal and aromatic crops and their use in functional foods, nutraceuticals and as bioactives against various ailments, providing researchers, teachers, chemists, food scientists, agronomists and agroecologists in academia, industry and government a fully up to date singular source on this important topic. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 1227 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031354038
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    Keywords: Food Microbiology. ; Food science. ; Veterinary microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Food Microbiology. ; Food Science. ; Veterinary Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Industrial Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: First edition: I. Overview of Direct-Fed Microbials and Prebiotics and Their Interactions with the Host -- 1. The Commensal Microbiota -- 2. Prebiotics of Plant and Microbial Origin -- 3. Microbial Species Characteristics and Selection -- 4. Genomics of Probiotic-Host Interactions -- 5. The Effects of Pre- and Probiotics on the Host Immune Response -- II. Current and Future Status of Practical Applications and Challenges -- 6. Current Status of Practical Applications: Pets -- 7. Current Perspectives on Probiotics in Poultry Preharvest Food Safety -- 8. Current Status of Practical Applications: Probiotics in Dairy Cattle -- 9. Current Future Status of Practical Applications: Beef Cattle -- 10. Future Challenges of Administration of Direct-Fed Microbial Supplementation to Swine -- 11. Characteristics and Modification of the Intestinal Tract Microbiota of Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus -- 12. The Use of Direct-Fed Microbials as a Pre-Harvest Food Safety Intervention in Cattle. Second edition with proposed changes in attachment.
    Abstract: In this exciting update, readers will learn how feeding direct-fed microbials (including eubiotics, postbiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics) is becoming increasingly widespread during food animal production. Animal production must improve efficiency of growth, and the use of direct-fed microbial and prebiotic additives to domestic animals has become widely accepted and utilized. The benefits of probiotic-type approaches in cattle, pigs, fish, and poultry, include improved general animal health, reduced foodborne pathogen populations, increased growth rate and feed efficiency, improved milk and egg production, and have been reported world-wide. Successes from probiotic approaches in multiple species have ensured their adoption; however, several fundamental questions remain. Early establishment and retention of an ecological balance in the gastrointestinal tract is an important first step for an external biological additive to be effective in young animals, suggesting that some of the benefits of direct-fed microbials may be due to an early establishment of a “normal” native gut microbial population. Research has indicated that the establishment of a normal population can enhance gut epithelial integrity, preventing inflammation and improving animal health. Thus, it is important that we understand the key processes that occur during the establishment of the gut microbial population that can impact gastrointestinal fermentation and provide protection against pathogens of the animals and of human consumers. Knowing how these processes work and how they impact animal energy and protein expenditures can guide further improvements of available and future commercial products. Exciting research opportunities are discussed in this book, examining different characteristics of DFMs that are fed to animals to meet different production demands in different production scenarios (e.g., beef versus dairy versus swine versus fin fish). The advent of molecular and next-generation sequencing offers methods of developing tailored DFMs, and of early detection of successful DFM establishment in the gut. These techniques will further deepen our insight into understanding the microbial population of the gut and how these populations impact animal health, food safety, and sustainability of animal-derived protein production.
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    Pages: XIV, 348 p. 16 illus., 13 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031405129
    DDC: 664.001579
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Biology Technique. ; Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1.Microbial product commercialization: Lab to Industry -- Chapter 2.Assessment of microbes & microbial products for future industrialization -- Chapter 3.Design and operation of new microbial product biopocessing system -- Chapter 4.Industrial aspect of marine bioprocessing -- Chapter 5.Application of cutting age molecular biotechnological tools in microbial bioprocessing -- Chapter 6.Bio-refinery for microbial products -- Chapter 7.Bioprospecting of microbes for value generation from wastes -- Chapter 8.Emerging microbial enzymes for future industrialization -- Chapter 9.Bioethanol from microbial fermentation of prospecting biomass -- Chapter 10.Microbial biodiesel for future commercialization -- Chapter 11.Microbial production of bioactive compounds -- Chapter 12.Future microbial products for pharmaceuticals industry -- Chapter 13.Microbial pigments and paints for clean environment -- Chapter 14.Organic acids and solvents production from microbial fermentation -- Chapter 15.Microbial biomaterials and their industrial application -- Chapter 16.Advanced recombinant DNA technology for improved microbial product formation -- Chapter 17.Microbial products for bioremediation -- Chapter 18.Green synthesis of microbial nanoparticles -- Chapter 19. Electrochemically-active microorganisms -- Chapter 20.Techno-economic feasibility analysis of microbial product commercialization -- Chapter 21.Ethical issues of microbial products for industrialization.
    Abstract: This book “Microbial Products for Future Industrialization” focuses on the exploitation of various advanced microbial and molecular biology technologies and their associated processes, especially the microbial-molecular-chemical nexus, for the future industrialization of emerging new microbial products. The descriptions given in its chapters take the reader through an entire journey of new emerging microbial products from lab to industry and provide new information that has not yet been fully exploited for future industrialization steps. This volume is a great resource for readers seeking a more comprehensive material covering the technical, economic, and societal aspects that impact bioprocessing of microbial products at the industrial level along with biotechnological intervention for better production of microbial products in near future. This book also encompasses advanced and updated information as well as future directions for young researchers and scientists, and academics who are working in the field of microbial product production related to sustainability.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 411 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819917372
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances,
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Genetics. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Genetics and Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Taxonomy and Evolution of the tribe Triticeae Dumort -- 3. Genome structure of Triticeae species -- 4. B Chromosomes -- 5. Orphan genera of the subtribe Triticineae Simmonds -- 6. Secale L -- 7. Classification of the wheat group (the genera Amblyopyrum, Aegilops, and Triticum) -- 8. Amblyopyrum (Jaub. &Spach) Eig -- 9. Aegilops L -- 10. Triticum L. -- 11. Evolution of the diploid species of the sub-tribe Triticineae -- 12. Evolution of the allopolyploid species -- 13. Evolution of wheat under cultivation -- 14. Future prospects -- 15. References. .
    Abstract: This open access book covers a century of research on wheat genetics and evolution, starting with the discovery in 1918 of the accurate number of chromosomes in wheat. We re-evaluate classical studies that are pillars of the current knowledge in light of recent genomic data in the wheat group comprising 31 species from the genera Amblyopyrum, Aegilops, Triticum, and other more distant relatives. For these species, we describe morphology, ecogeographical distribution, phylogeny as well as cytogenetic and genomic features. For crops, we also address evolution under human selection, namely pre-domestication cultivation and domestication. We re-examine the genetic and archeological evidence of where, when, and how domestication occurred. Several species are polyploids, including bread wheat which is a young allohexaploid. We discuss unique aspects of genome evolution and maintenance under polyploidization. Finally, we propose some thoughts on the future prospects of wheat improvement. As such, it can be of great interest to wheat researchers and breeders as well as to plant scientists and students interested in plant genetics, evolution, domestication, and polyploidy.
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    Pages: XXIII, 673 p. 28 illus., 22 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031301759
    DDC: 580
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Plant diseases. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Pathology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India: A bridge from Traditions to modern wellbeing -- 2. Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum L.) - an important indian medicinal and aromatic plant: its properties, utilization and genetic improvement -- 3. Ethnomedicinal Importance of Common Weeds of the Family Asteraceae in the Tribal Belt of Rajasthan, India -- 4. Cydonia oblonga Mill. - Wound healing properties -- 5. Artemisia annua L. - A comprehensive review on pharmacological properties -- 6. Mesua ferrea L - Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology -- 7. Linum usitatissimum L. - Rich store house of pharmacologically active metabolites -- 8. Gymnema sylvestre R.Br.: - Phytochemicals and Medicinal Properties -- 9. Medicinal and Aromatic plants of India used in the treatment of skin disorders -- 10. Traditional uses and properties of Indian medicinal plants in the treatment of Vitiligo -- 11. Indian MAPs with hepato-protectant potentials -- 12. Selected Medicinal Plants for Treatment of Mucormycosis, in India -- 13. Selected Indian Medicinal And Aromatic Plants For Prophylactic Therapy -- 14. Conservation Strategies Of Indian Medicinal Plants.
    Abstract: This book is the 9th volume in the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World. India being one of the countries with the longest and richest past/present/future of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant (MAP) production and utilization has accumulated more than sufficient knowledge to fill two volumes. This is shown by the vivid interest of Indian colleagues to contribute. Similar to the previous volumes, this one deals with the various important aspects (from botanical through phytochemical to pharmacological) of MAPs', famous or simply known of India. Scientific and technological achievements will be equally presented. In addition to the first volume, India V1, this volume is aimed to look carefully at our present knowledge of this vas interdisciplinary domain with an Indian focus. In the era of global climate change and pandemics, building on the huge Indian traditions, this book is expected to make an important contribution to the better knowledge and understanding of MAPs.
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    Pages: X, 302 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031449147
    Series Statement: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World, 9
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Plant physiology. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to MAPs in Turkey -- Ethnobotany in Turkey: Retrospect and Prospect -- Natural Dye Plants in Turkey -- Phytochemical and Biological Characteristics of Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) Species from Turkey.-The genus Salvia in Turkey: Morphology, Ecology, Phytogeograpy, Endemism and Threat Categories -- Threatened Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Conservation Studies in Turkey -- Cultivation and Breeding of MAPs in Turkey -- Traditional Uses and Cultivation of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) in Türkiye -- Turkish Oregano (Origanum spp.) – Biodiversity, Cultivation, Traditional & Commercial Uses -- Traditional Medicinal and Aromatic Trees in Turkiye: Laurel (Laurus nobilis), Sumac (Rhuscoriaria), Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) and Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) -- Turkish Soaproot (Radix gypsophylae) -- Traditional Farming of Apiaceae Species in Turkiye: Pimpinella anisum L., Foeniculum vulgare Mill., Cuminum cyminum L.) -- Traditional Uses of Turkish Asteraceae Species -- Anti-aging effect of Turkish medicinal plants on skin: Focus on recent studies.
    Abstract: This is meant to be the 10th volume of the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World. Similarly, to the previous volumes, the work will deal -in a monographic form- with MAPs characteristic/famous or simply known of Turkey, a large country that is connecting Europe with Asia. Turkey has extremely rich and varied topographic/ecologic conditions. As a result, the flora of Turkey abounds in an astonishingly great number of endemic MAP species. Traditional, present and possible prospective uses will be discussed. Scientific and technological achievements will be equally presented. Briefly, the volume is aimed to look carefully at our present knowledge of this vast interdisciplinary domain of medicinal and aromatic plants with a focus on Turkey. In the era of global climate change and Covid-pandemics, building on the huge Turkish traditions, the proposed volume of the series is expected to make an important contribution to the better knowledge and understanding of the MAP wealth of the World.
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    Pages: X, 327 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031433122
    Series Statement: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World, 10
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant diseases. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Pathology. ; Environmental Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_ Microbial inoculants in the climate change scenario: An overview -- Chapter 2_Climate change, its effects on soil health and role of bioinoculants in mitigating climate change -- Chapter 3_ Emerging weeds under climate change and their microbial management -- Chapter 4_Climate change and agriculture: Impact assessment and sustainable alleviation approach using Rhizomicrobiome -- Chapter 5_Micronutrient mobilizer microorganisms: Significance in crop sustainability -- Chapter 6_Legume-rhizobium symbiosis and beyond: producing synthetic communities for increasing crop production under climate change challenges -- Chapter 7_Salinity mitigation using microbial inoculants -- Chapter 8_Cyanobacterial bioinoculants for abiotic stress management in the changing climate scenario -- Chapter 9_Alleviation of drought stress and amelioration of tomato plant growth by bacterial inoculants for mitigating climate change -- Chapter 10_Associative nitrogen fixers- Options for mitigating climate change -- Chapter 11_Trichoderma-based bioinoculant: A potential tool for sustainable rice cultivation -- Chapter 12_Photosynthetic microorganisms and their role in mitigating climate change through C sequestration and plant-soil interactions -- Chapter 13_Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: A keystone to climate-smart agriculture -- Chapter 14_Microbial siderophores in sustainable agriculture applications - preventing and mitgating effects of climate change. .
    Abstract: This edited book covers various bioinoculants for sustainable crop production under the changing global climate. The book envisages a compilation of articles relevant to the current status of production and use of novel microbial inoculants for different crops and highlights their role in mitigating global climate challenges. These include nutrient deficiencies, salinity, drought, and emerging pathogens. In addition, success stories and commercialization aspects are also discussed. Growing environmental concerns related to climate change can potentially decrease the global yield capacity of agricultural systems. Agricultural productivity is severely affected by major biotic and abiotic factors. The phytomicrobiome plays a critical role in the survival of the holobiont, particularly for plants growing in extreme environments. The use of microbial-based agricultural inputs has a long history, beginning with a broad-scale rhizobial inoculation of legumes in the early twentieth century. Microbial inoculants are considered one of the best and most effective strategies for sustainable agriculture under climate change, and a viable solution to meet the twin challenges of global food security and environmental sustainability. It is therefore imperative to understand the current status and development in the area of bioinoculants from a global perspective. The chapter’s focus would be on major agro-ecologies, covering all major crops across the globe, along with the commercialization status of different bioinoculants in different countries The book caters to the needs of the students, faculty, policymakers, and researchers working in the area of microbiology, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and botany. .
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    Pages: XVII, 317 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819929733
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    Keywords: Landscape ecology. ; Human ecology History. ; Agriculture. ; Forestry. ; Sustainability. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Environmental History. ; Agriculture. ; Forestry. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- 1. The FAO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) programme -- 2. Potential GIAHS sites in Africa -- 2.1. The jessour system, Tunisia; Afef Zanzana -- 2.2. The Mountain Oases, Tunisia; Fadwa Benyahia -- 2.3 The Ketaba agroecology system, Senegal; Alioune Badara Fall -- 2.4 The cultural landscape of Konso, Ethiopia; Yenewa Dessie Alemu, Fethia Abdullahi Ahmed -- 2.5. The Marakwet traditional irrigation system, Kenya; Sheilla Jeruto Tallam -- 2.6. The agroforestry system in Sao Tome and Principe; Joana Rocha Dias -- 3. Potential GIAHS sites in Asia -- 3.1. The floating garden system of the Inle Lake, Myanmar; Moe Thae Oo, Zin Wai Aung -- 3.2. The traditional Naga agricultural system, Myanamr; Ti Chia -- 3.3. The lychee cultivation system in Haikou City, China; Xieli Bai -- 3.4. The ancient terraced agricultural system in Shouf, Lebanon; Marwa Abou Assi -- 3.5. Cultivation of Mohammadi flower and rosewater production system in Barzok, Iran; Mohammad Amin Emadi -- 4. Potential GIAHS sites in Europe -- 4.1. The rainfed mulching agriculture in the volcanic island of Lanzarote, Spain; Marta Arnés -- 4.2. The traditional alpine agriculture in Valtellina and Valposchiavo, Italy-Switzerland; Michelangelo Ferri -- 4.3. The terraced vineyards of Lamole in Chianti, Italy; Francesco Piras -- 4.4. The traditional agricultural system of the hills of Vertop, Albania; Florjan Boduri -- 5. Potential GIAHS sites in Central and South America -- 5.1. The traditional agricultural system in the Sierra del Rosario, Cuba; Alejandro Gonzalez -- 5.2. The sustainable agricultural system of the Sierra Maestra, Cuba; Yenia Molina Pelegrín -- 5.3. The traditional agricultural system of tobacco in Viñales, Cuba; Liane Bárbara Portuondo Farías -- 5.4. The Sabana de Morro agroforestry system in Dolores, El Salvador; Ever Alexis Martínez Aguilar -- 5.5. The “Chakra” agroforestry system of the Kichwa communities, Ecuador; Erika Zárate -- 5.6. The “Chagras” agroforestry system in the Amazon, Colombia; María Alejandra Hernández Marentes -- 5.7. The vertical productive system in the Charazani Valley, Bolivia; Fabiana Navia -- Conclusions.
    Abstract: Agriculture is often considered as one of the main threats to ecosystems. Unsustainable farming practices often result in habitat loss, inefficient use of water, soil degradation, pollution, genetic erosion, among other negative impacts on human life, including hunger, low food quality, reduced access to food resources, as well as the abandonment of rural areas. Nevertheless, when agriculture is practiced in a sustainable way, it can contribute to the preservation of many habitats, to the protection of watersheds, to the preservation and improvement of soil health. The use of sustainable and ecological practices is the key feature distinguishing traditional agriculture from intensive one. It may not provide very high yields, but ensures sustainable harvests over time, thanks to time-tested technologies and traditional know-hows and also represent examples of adaptation to harsh environmental conditions. Based on this approach, in 2002, FAO launched the concept of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme, to identify and safeguard agricultural systems that are ensuring food and livelihood security, while maintaining magnificent landscapes, agricultural biodiversity, traditional knowledge, cultural and social values. This book presents 18 examples of these traditional agriculture systems around the world, with a special focus on Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America, as a result of the “GIAHS Building Capacity” project co-funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and carried out by the Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry (DAGRI) of the University of Florence (Italy).
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    Pages: IX, 373 p. 56 illus., 53 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031448812
    Series Statement: Environmental History, 16
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Radiation dosimetry. ; Forestry. ; Physiology. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Radiation Dosimetry and Protection . ; Forestry. ; Animal Physiology. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. An Overview of our research -- 2. Recovery of Food Production from Radioactive Contamination Caused by the Fukushima Nuclear Accident -- 3. Annual Reduction of Transfer Factors of Radiocesium from Soil to Rice Cultivated in a KCl Fertilized and Straw Plowed-in Paddy Field from 2015 to 2021 -- 4. Effects of radiocesium from suspended matter and fallout on agricultural products -- 5. Verification of Uptake and Transport Properties of Cesium in Hydroponically Cultivated Quercus Serrata -- 6. Candidates for breeding target genes related to cesium transport in plants after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident -- 7. Evaluation of the Absorption of Different Forms of Cesium from Soil -- 8. Structure, Composition, and Physicochemical Properties of Radiocesium-Bearing Microparticles Emitted by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident -- 9. Verification of Effects on Crops and Surrounding Environment in Agriculture Using Radioactively Contaminated Grass Silage Compost Made by Aerobic Ultra-High Temperature Fermentation -- 10. Transport of 137Cs into Fruits after External Deposition onto Japanese Persimmon Trees -- 11. Progress Towards Managing Radiocesium Contamination in Orchards -- 12. Overview of Radiocesium Dynamics in Forests: First Decade and Future Perspectives -- 13. Toward the Estimation of Radiocesium Activity Concentration in Trunks of Coppiced Quercus Serrata: Leaf Availability Instead of Felling -- 14. Decomposition of Organic Matters in a Forest Floor Enhanced Downward Migration of Radioactive Cs after the Accident of the FDNPP -- 15. Effect of exchangeable and non-exchangeable potassium in soil on cesium uptake by Quercus serrata seedlings -- 16. Ten-year Transition of Radiocesium Contamination in Wild Mushrooms in the University of Tokyo Forests after the Fukushima Accident -- 17. Challenge to resume production of mushroom bed logs by potassium fertilizer application -- 18. Studies on the revitalization of radioactive-contaminated mushroom log forests: focus on shoots -- 19. Contribution of cesium-bearing microparticles to cesium in soil and river water of the Takase River watershed and their effect on the distribution coefficient -- 20. Global Fallout: Radioactive Materials from Atmospheric Nuclear Tests That Fell Half a Century Ago and Where to Find Them -- 21. Resilience Education Program in Iitate Village for the Young Generation.
    Abstract: This open access book presents the findings from on-site research into radioactive cesium contamination in various agricultural systems affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in March 2011. This fourth volume in the series reports on studies undertaken at contaminated sites such as farmland and forests, focusing on soil, water, mountain, agricultural products, and animals. It also provides additional data collected in the subsequent years to show how the radioactivity levels in agricultural products and their growing environments have changed with time and the route by which radioactive materials entered agricultural products as well as their movement between different components (e.g., soil, water, and trees) within an environmental system (e.g., forests). The book covers various topics, including radioactivity testing of food products; decontamination trials for rice and livestock production; the state of contamination in, trees, mushrooms, and timber; the dynamics of radioactivity distribution in paddy fields and upland forests; damage incurred by the forestry and fishery industries; and the change in consumers’ attitudes. In the series of this book, a real-time radioisotope imaging system has been introduced, a pioneering technique to visualize the movement of cesium in soil and in plants. This is the only book to provide systematic data on the actual change of radioactivity, which is of great value to all researchers who wish to understand the effect of radioactive fallout on agriculture. In addition, it helps the general public better understand radio-contamination issues in the environment. The project is ongoing; the research groups from the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences of The University of Tokyo continue their work in the field further to evaluate the long-term effects of the Fukushima accident.
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    Pages: XIII, 276 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811993619
    DDC: 363.73
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Biotic communities. ; Climatology. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Ecosystems. ; Climate Sciences. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Historical implementation of the Hula Drainage and followed "Hula Project" -- Chapter 2. Regional Geographical and geological system structure -- Chapter 3. Meteorology: Climate change: air temperature, precipitation, dryness and desertification trends -- Chapter 4. Hydrology: Hydrological System structure: Head waters. Valley Canals (efore and after "Hula Project, agricultural development, Agmon-Hula, River Discharge, Runoff, Subterranean flows, Ground water Table, the impact of seasonal and multi-annual fluctuations of climate change on Hula Valley water balance -- Chapter 5. Nutrients: Water quality in River discharges, Hula Valley canals, and underground flows; the impact of Hula Valley on Nutrient inputs into Lake Knneret through Jordan River, Seasonal and long term fluctuations, the impact of climate change on nutrients dynamic -- Chapter 6. Agricultural management in the Hula valley: Crops diversity, irrigation policy, prevention of soil deterioration and linkage with touristic function maintenance -- Chapter 7. The Peat- Soil Convention: Conceptual and practical implementation: prevention of soil deterioration by moisture level control -- Chapter 8. The Agmon-Hula system: The impact of Agmon-Hula system on Nutrients removal from the Kinneret loads, Agmon water and nutrient balances, plants and birds distribution -- Chapter 9. Eco-tourism and ecological management of the the Hula Project: The Crane Case: Tourism-agricultural linkage -- Chapter 10. Conclusions and future perspectives of management.
    Abstract: The anxious search for agricultural income resources, and assurance of the national water supply in the northern newly created state of Israel initiated the national project of the Hula Drainage. The implementation of this project was accompanied as of today by research and monitoring of the ecological trait aimed at crop harvest improvement in the Hula valley and prevention of water quality deterioration in Lake Kinneret. Forty years later a reclamation project to improve the peat soil property and renovate the hydrological system was carried out. This book documents the scientific research carried out during this mega-ecological project. Several issues of the ecological renovation and its impact on the Hula valley management and water quality in lake Kinneret are presented in this book. The advantage and contribution of a newly created shallow lake Agmon-Hula to nutrient dynamics, and hydrological control, accompanied by avian presence, (among others, Cranes, Storks, Pelicans, Flamingoes) and plants renewal which enhanced, tourism; potential impact of nitrogen and sulfate migration from the Hula valley on the Kinneret water quality; the role of climate change on the ecology of the Hula Valley and the Kinneret nutrient availabilities and phytoplankton community; the subterranean migration of water and nutrients and water loss. Further proposals for future development are under consideration. This book presents a comprehensive practical management implementation of a long-term ecological project. Results of scientific and monitoring research which followed the project implementation benefit the international and national communities.
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    Pages: XXX, 243 p. 138 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031234125
    Series Statement: Springer Geography,
    DDC: 333.7
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    Keywords: Climatology. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Bioclimatology. ; Food security. ; Environmental geography. ; Climate Sciences. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Food Security. ; Integrated Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Global warming and Climate Change: Vulnerability in Agricultural Sectors -- Chapter 1. Climate change impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation: An overview -- Chapter 2. Spatio-temporal changes of rainfall pattern under changing climatein West Bengal, India -- Chapter 3. Evaluating Apiculture as a Sustainable Livelihood Option in the Wake of Climate Change: West Bengal, India -- Chapter 4. The Impacts of Drought Disasters on Mexican Agriculture: An Interpretation from the Perspective of the Political Economy of Disasters -- Part II: Extreme Climatic Events: Impacts and Adaptation Issues in agrarian environment -- Chapter 5. Smallholder livestock farmers’ animal health management practices in South Africa -- Chapter 6. Identification of Spatio-temporal extent of agricultural drought using geospatial techniques: A case study of Chhatna Block, Bankura District, West Bengal, India -- Chapter 7. Climate Change and Agriculture: Understanding Short-Term Impact of Climate Change in Selected Crop Production in West Bengal -- Part III: Agriculture under Changing Climate -- Chapter 8. Resilience of Farmers in Response to Sallinity Intrusion Problem in Agricultural Fields of Coastal Region of Bangladesh -- Chapter 9. The ecological significance to maintain rice cropping areas in the rice bowls of Kerala for sustaining food and livelihood security under the purview of climate change -- Chapter 10. Crop diversification: an Adaptive option for climate change resilience in agro-climatic zone of West Bengal -- Part IV: Farmers Perceptions of Climate Change and Adaptation Strategy -- Chapter 11. Unraveling the Interplay between Indian Agricultural Sector, Food Security and Farms Bill: Key to Sustainable Development Goals -- Chapter 12. Correlation between Volumetric Loading Rate and Removal Efficiency of Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand and Chemical Oxygen Demand for Waste Water Treatment by Improved Bio-Tower Technology in Ganga River Basin (India) -- Chapter 13. Site Suitability in Water Harvesting Management Using Remote Sensing Data and GIS Techniques: A Case Study of Sulaimaniyah Province, Iraq -- Chapter 14. Futuristic Climate Change Impacts on rice and groundnut production over Tamil Nadu State, South India -- Part V: Sustainable Adaptive Options to Combat Global Warming and Climate Change -- Chapter 15. Assessment of Soil Suitability for Sunflower Cultivation in Sagar Island, India -- Chapter 16. Agricultural Bill 2020 in India: Agricultural Policy and Transition to Sustainable Agriculture and Self-reliance -- Chapter 17. Urban Heat Island (UHI) Resilience Plan in Varying Climatic Conditions using Geospatial Approach: A Case Study Of Rajkot City -- Chapter 18. Identifying suitable sites for alternative agriculture in drought prone Akarsa watershed, West Bengal.
    Abstract: This book discusses emerging contexts of global warming and climate change, agricultural vulnerability and adaptation from local to global scale. Climate change, resilience in relation to agriculture and livelihoods and multi-dimensionality of various approaches are clearly taken into account by providing studies and perspectives on various methods and scales based on natural science to social science frameworks. This edited work contains chapters that are interdisciplinary, covering climate change, agriculture vulnerability, disaster impact, productivity efficiency, food security, livelihood resilience, land degradation, sustainability, in terms of plan and perform for transformation, sustainability and adaptation, including philosophy, change and economics, as well as the natural sciences. This book addresses the sustainable development goals to reduce the adverse impacts on agricultural productivity brought on by climate change and its adaptation and disaster risk reduction in developing and developed nations. Some of the assessed challenges include soil erosion, land use conversion, natural resource mismanagement, crop productivity decline and economic stagnation. This book covers important issues in the production and consumption of food in the past and present periods, agriculture, livelihood, and climate change, disaster risk management and society. All of these are under the threat of ongoing climate change and significant challenges to livelihood sustainability. The book is arranged into five broad sections: each part will cover a set of chapters dealing with a particular issue of the climate change, agriculture and society: approach toward sustainability. This book aims to attract attention of students, researchers, academician, policymakers and other inquisitive readers interested in different aspects of climate change, agriculture, livelihood and sustainability, particularly at local to global context.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 363 p. 142 illus., 130 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031282515
    DDC: 551.6
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Studies. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1:The concept of soil health -- Chapter 2:The establishment of “The Nutrient Buffer Power Concept” – Ground breaking research in Germany and Belgium -- Chapter 3:Outreach in Africa- Central Africa -- Chapter 4:Outreach in Asia – Central Asia and South Asia -- Chapter 5: Future Imperatives.
    Abstract: This book will address the importance of the soil management concept, vis-à-vis chemical fertilizer use on soil. Historically, soil testing has been used to quantify bio availability of plant nutrients to field grown crops. However, contemporary soil tests are based on philosophies and procedures developed several decades ago without significant changes in their general approach. For a soil test to be accurate, one needs to clearly understand the physico-chemico-physiologic processes at the soil-plant root interface, and, an understanding of soils and plant root systems as polycationic systems is essential. It is this knowledge that leads to sound prescriptive soil management practices inasmuch as nutrient bioavailability vis-à-vis chemical fertilizers application is concerned, because, of all the factors that govern sustainability of crop production, the nutrient factor is the most important, yet, it is also the least resilient to effective management. The author’s research spanning over three decades in Europe, Africa and Asia, establishes the fact that precise quantification of the nutrient’s “buffer power” holds the key to a clear understanding of the plant bioavailability of some of the most important plant nutrients in crop production, such as, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. “The Nutrient Buffer Power Concept” attempts to clearly explain the bio availability of the three plant nutrients named above on the basis of the diffusion model, as that is the process by which these three important principal plant nutrients are absorbed from the soil by the plant root. Possibly, other plant nutrients which are taken up by the plant roots by the same diffusive model, would also conform to the principles of the concept. A thorough knowledge of thermodynamic principles on the part of the researcher is an absolute pre requisite for this. The book chronicles more than three decades of the professional journey of the author in Europe, Africa and Asia, understanding soil for human sustenance, and developing the revolutionary soil management concept, now globally known as, "The Nutrient Buffer Power Concept" , which has brought the author a string of international recognitions, including the nomination for the "Alternative Nobel Prize" (The Right Livelihood Award),of Sweden, and succour to millions to poor and marginal farmers across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
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    Pages: XIV, 48 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031314100
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Agriculture. ; Climatology. ; Sustainability. ; Environment. ; Environmental Management. ; Agriculture. ; Climate Sciences. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Nitrogen fertilizer application techniques to reduce nitrous oxide emissions -- Chapter2. Rice production technologies in reducing methane gas emissions for sustainable environment -- Chapter3. Manure management to reduce methane emissions -- Chapter4. Crop residue incorporation to enhance soil health in the rice-wheat system -- Chapter5. Promoting energy crops to replace fossil fuel use -- Chapter6. Changes in the agriculture sector that are essential to mitigate and adapt to climate changes -- Chapter7. Adaptation and Maladaptation to Climate Change: Farmers’ Perceptions -- Chapter8. Farmers' Perception of Climate Change in Climatically Vulnerable Ecosystem of Bangladesh -- Chapter9. Pest and disease management under changing climate -- Chapter10. Climate change adaptation through agroforestry: Empirical evidence from Indian Eastern Himalayan foothills -- Chapter11. Policy framework to introduce climate smart agriculture -- Chapter12. Technological and Managerial Innovation in Agriculture to Ensure Food Security under climate change -- Chapter13. Agricultural Management for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Oyster Farming and a Worldwide Referendum on Global Carbon Fee-and-Dividend -- Chapter14. Climate change impact modeling on citrus yield -- Chapter15. Impact of climate change on insecticide residues and potential ecological effects.
    Abstract: This volume aims to raise awareness and stimulate research on how agricultural management could help to mitigate climate change impacts, and focuses on technical progressions and innovations in climate change mitigation and adaptation. It addresses new innovations in agricultural technology and management with the goal of balancing agricultural production and its associated climate effects in a sustainable manner. The major topics covered include crop and soil management, techniques and technologies for emission reduction, irrigation, land degradation, pest and disease management, farmers' perspectives, and climate-smart agriculture policy. The book is geared towards students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of environmental science, agriculture science, and climate change.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 266 p. 30 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031327896
    DDC: 333.7
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Climatology. ; Bioclimatology. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Sex. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Climate Sciences. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Gender Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Methodology -- Climate and Drought Scenario in the Barind Tracts -- Factors Influence Crop Yields and Social Vulnerability -- Indigenous Knowledge in Drought Prediction and Drought Management -- Sustainable Adaptation and Drought Management -- Women Contribution in Drought Management: Success Story -- Present Drought Management Options, Conclusion and Recommendations.
    Abstract: This book represents the background of the Barind Tract of Bangladesh with the proximity of drought information, conceptual and logic of the books, history, definition and perception on drought and climate scenario and how people understand underlying causes, impacts and consequences of drought in agriculture, environment, human health and society. It also states the trend and severity of drought of Barind Tract. This book gives the local response to cope, mitigation and adaptation to agricultural drought. The book also addresses the gender response in the hardship of drought in the rural areas. It also elicits the local and indigenous methods of drought prediction and sustainable cultivation and management of drought in agriculture.
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    Pages: XXII, 217 p. 56 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031354182
    DDC: 333.7
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Economic geography. ; Ecology . ; Social sciences. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Economic Geography. ; Ecology. ; Society.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction—How Swiss Foreign Aid for International Development Benefits Agricultural Development across Asia -- Chapter 2: Environmental, social and economic challenges in lowland rice production -- Chapter 3: Faunal Biodiversity in Rice-dominated Wetlands—an Essential Component of Sustainable Rice Production -- Chapter 4: Innovations, Technologies, and Management Practices for Sustainable Rice Production -- Chapter 5: Carbon Footprint Reduction from Closing Rice Yield Gaps -- Chapter 6: Partnerships and Approaches Used for Scaling: An Assessment of the Process for Rice Postharvest Technologies in CORIGAP -- Chapter 7: Incentive Mechanisms, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Communication of the CORIGAP Project.
    Abstract: This open access book contributes not only to the scientific literature on sustainable agricultural development and in particular rice agriculture but also is highly valuable to assist practitioners, projects, and policymakers due to its sections on reducing carbon footprint, agricultural innovations, and lessons learned from a multi-country/multi-stages development project. The scope of the book is conceived as a detailed documentation of the implementation, dissemination, and impact of the CORIGAP project in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, with spill-over to Cambodia and the Philippines. It pulls together actionable research findings with the experience of bringing these findings into use. The aim of the book is to provide a wide array of pathways to impact for sustainable rice production in lowland irrigated rice-based agricultural systems. The book is written by local actors of the rice value chain, researchers, and engineers working on a range of best management practices, climate-smart rice production innovations, knowledge translation, and dissemination, as well as decision-making and policy aspects. It is envisioned that the contents of the book can be translated into messages that can help farmers, extension workers, policymakers, and funders of agricultural development, decide on implementing best management practices and climate-smart technologies in their agroecological systems by presenting the technological/practical options along the rice value chain and the partnerships and business models required for their implementation. The book is aimed at practitioners, extension specialists, researchers, and engineers interested in information on current best management practices, sustainable, and climate-smart rice production and constraints that need further investigation. Furthermore, the book is also aimed at policymakers and agricultural development funders required by public opinion and legally binding agreements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve biodiversity and increase agroecological practices, who are looking for research-based evidence to guide policymaking and implementation.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXVII, 259 p. 48 illus., 44 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031379475
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Water. ; Hydrology. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Agriculture. ; Environment. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Water. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Wireless Sensor Networks for Hydrological Monitoring, Helpful Tools for Accurate Models -- Automatic Extraction of Surface Water Bodies from High-Resolution Multispectral Remote Sensing Imagery using GIS and Deep Learning Techniques in Dubai -- Multiple Non-Linear Reservoirs to Model Water Balance Components in Sandy Soils -- Flood Mapping and Assessment During Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) in Cagayan, Philippines using Synthetic Aperture Radar Images.
    Abstract: The book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in the field of hydrology, environmental engineering, agricultural engineering, earth sciences, and watershed and range sciences, as well as to those engaged in water resources planning, development and management in arid and semi-arid areas. Given the lack of literature on arid regions, this book not only provides an assessment of water resource management in arid regions but also addresses solutions, and it can also be an outstanding textbook on water resources management and sustainability for arid regions. This volume in the Water Science and Technology Library includes selected papers that have been presented and discussed during the International Water Resources Management and Sustainability: Solutions for Arid Regions, 22–-24 March 2022, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference was organized by the National Water and Energy Center, UAE University, in collaboration with the South Australian Goyder Institute for Water Research, and the Department for Environment and Water, Government of South Australia. The conference attracted a large number of nationally and internationally well-known experts who have been at the forefront of water resources management and sustainability in arid and semi-arid regions. More than 55 countries, covering the five continents, were represented. The conference was designed to facilitate and encourage new perspectives on how science and innovative technologies can transform water management and sustainability in arid and semi-arid regions around the world. It addressed current challenges and priorities in water management and provided a forum to share knowledge, experiences, research, and discoveries.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 446 p. 223 illus., 194 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031245060
    Series Statement: Water Science and Technology Library, 121
    DDC: 551.48
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    Keywords: Soil science. ; Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Soil Science. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Research Background -- Chapter2. Methodological framework -- Chapter3. Fusarium Wilt of Bananas: A threat to the banana production systems in Venezuela -- Chapter4. Evaluation of the incidence of banana wilt and its relationship with soil properties -- Chapter5. Identification of the main soil variables correlated with banana productivity -- Chapter6. Potential use of soil morphological properties to differentiate levels of banana productivity -- Chapter7. Discussion and Conclusions. .
    Abstract: This book presents an important contribution to the knowledge of the banana soils of Venezuela. Banana, the edible fruit of Musaceae, is a staple food for more than 400 million people worldwide due to their nutritional and energy attributes. This makes Musaceae a crop of worldwide relevance, particularly in tropical regions, highlighting the impact of improved Musaceae cropping systems in the current efforts worldwide oriented towards a new agricultural revolution based on sustainable intensification. To achieve this, better practices for food production based on scientific and technical research capable to consider the complexity and variability within the agri-food sector are necessary. The research presented in this book is oriented towards providing answers to the causes of two aspects considered of high relevance for banana production, both affecting productivity and sustainability, always addressed for the Venezuelan conditions, one of the world’s largest producing countries: 1- The impact of phytosanitary risks related to Fusarium Wilt (FW) and the influence of the soil on the incidence of Banana Wilt (BW); and 2- An observed trend towards loss of productivity and decline of soil quality in some commercial farms of Aragua and Trujillo states in Venezuela. The book presents a pioneering study in the application of categorical regression (CATREG) in the characterization of banana soils and analyses soil morphological variables, such as texture, dry consistency, biological activity, reaction to HCl, and type of structure to characterize soil productivity for growing healthy bananas. It develops, for the first time in Venezuela, risk analysis and climatic suitability maps for lethal wilt disease in bananas caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) Tropical Race 4 (TR4) (syn. Fusarium odoratissimum). Innovative machine learning techniques are used to predict BW so that future crop development can be done more efficiently and sustainably. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXI, 176 p. 56 illus., 51 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031344756
    Series Statement: The Latin American Studies Book Series,
    DDC: 631.4
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental health. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. COVID-19 and its Implications for agriculture, environment, and water sectors -- Chapter2. COVID-19 plus: Addressing food security (SDG 2) and malnutrition within a web of disasters in the SADC region -- Chapter3. COVID-19 IN ZIMBABWE: IMPLICATIONS ON THE COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL SECTOR -- Chapter4. Strengthening local food systems in the context of COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons from Zimbabwe -- Chapter5. Contributions of small grains grown in Zimbabwe's dryland regions in boosting immunity and combating COVID-19 -- Chapter6. The determinants of positive food procurement practices in COVID-19 affected communities: A cross sectional study conducted in Chiredzi Zimbabwe -- Chapter7. Understanding the dimensions of resilience for food and nutrition security among the informal traders during the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe -- Chapter8. COVID-19 and agricultural entrepreneurship in Zimbabwean townships: A systematic literature review -- Chapter9. Humanistic effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the informal sector in Zimbabwe -- Chapter10. The resilience of the small-scale commercial fishing sector to impacts of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe -- Chapter11. COVID-19 and the horticultural sector: Dynamics and implications for vendors and traders in the City of Masvingo, Zimbabwe -- Chapter12. Coping strategies and Livelihood Sustainability for Rural Women in the face of COVID-19: The case of Mutoko district, Zimbabwe -- Chapter13. Trends and dynamics of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe: Implications on Selected Sustainable Development Goals -- Chapter14. COVID-19’s impacts on cities: insights on the provision of safe water, sanitation and waste management in Zimbabwe -- Chapter15. The paradox of 'water is life' in a water rationed city during the COVID-19 pandemic -- Chapter16. A CIPP-TOWS evaluation of blended learning for the Sciences and Mathematics during COVID-19: The case of Great Zimbabwe University -- Chapter17. Fake news, social media and the COVID-19 pandemic: The Zimbabwean experience -- Chapter18. COVID-19 infodemic and misinformation: A global review and implications for Zimbabwe -- Chapter19. Conclusions and Policy Recommendations: The Emerging COVID-19 Trends, Dynamics and Implications.
    Abstract: This contributed volume, based on papers presented at a conference held in Zimbabwe in mid-2021, interrogates solutions to COVID-19-related problems and issues across agricultural, environmental and water sectors in Zimbabwe and assesses their scientific, economic and practical validity. Across 19 chapters, this volume unpacks the science, economics and politics of the pandemic with a focus on understanding its secondary and tertiary impact on Zimbabwe’s population. The volume is also dedicated to understanding the practical and policy-oriented approaches in tackling the pandemic and confronting the “new normal” of COVID-19. It brings together researchers, development practitioners and policy makers from various disciplines in an endeavour to understand COVID-19 trends and analyse the scientific options for mitigation, containment, innovation and ultimately pre-empt the possible emergence and impacts of other pandemics in the future.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 315 p. 59 illus., 53 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031214721
    DDC: 304.2
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Geographic information systems. ; Environmental geography. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Integrated Geography. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part1.Sustainable Agriculture and Applied GIScience -- Nexus between GIScience and Sustainable Agriculture -- Geographic Information Science in Sake of Better Sustainable Agro Management -- Integration of IT-OT in Agriculture towards Sustainable and Competitive Farming -- Combination of Remote Sensing Indices for Agricultural Drought Monitoring using DEMATEL Method -- Recent Trends of Meteorological Variables and its impact on agriculture in Northwest Bangladesh -- Application of RS-GIS Based Multi Criteria Decision Making Model (MCDM) on Site Suitability Analysis for Potato Cultivation in Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal, India -- Comparative Assessment of Projected Suitability of Finger Millet Crops in Tamil Nadu and Parambikulam Aliyar Basin using ECOCROP Model. A Geospatial Approach -- Agricultural Site Suitability Modeling using Geospatial Techniques for Sustainable Development in Koch Bihar District, West Bengal, India -- Part2. Agro-Ecology, Population and GIScience -- Value Chain Analysis of Sericulture in Bangladesh.Exploring Pro-poor Employment Potential -- Assessment of Potential Land Suitability for Tea Cultivation in Aizawl District, Mizoram: A Multi-Criteria Decision Making and Geospatial Approach -- Declining Groundwater Level and its Impact on Irrigation and Agro-Production -- Impact of Shifting Cultivation and Changing Land Use on the Hydrology of Iril Watershed, Manipur -- Impact of Overpopulation on Food Crisis and Fertilizer Usage -- Monitoring of Landslide and its Impact on Agriculture in Kottiyoor Panchayath, Kannur District, Kerala -- Agricultural Land Use Change and its Impact on the Farmers Livelihood Assets of Maldah District, West Bengal, India -- GIS Based Road Network Accessibility Analysis and its impact on Agricultural Development using Graph Theory. A Block Level Study of the Hill Areas of Darjeeling District, West Bengal -- A Story of Urban Expansion with Waste Water Usage in Agriculture. A Case Study of East Kolkata Wetlands.
    Abstract: This book describes the contributing aspects of contemporary developments related to sustainable agricultural resources and assessment of sustainable agriculture in developing nations. The issues like food crisis and declining agro-productivity, post-pandemic food security, zonation and mapping technique viewing food crisis, biotechnology and sustainable agricultural, scaling hunger indices, health hazard and food crisis, changing climate and food availability, consumer load and fertilizer usage, growing demand and increasing usage of harmful chemical in agro-fields are regarded as serious concerns. Thereafter, the scope of sustainable agricultural potentiality (SAP) modeling, amidst the arena of deforestation and encroachment of new cultivable land, impact of pandemic on sustainable agriculture, using wastewater as non-sustainable agricultural practice, applying geospatial techniques on extreme weather susceptibility and agro-production, soil erosion and poor agricultural production, questioning shifting cultivation on the issue of sustainability, meteorological drought and irrigational gaps, occupational mobility and loss of agricultural heritage, farm-excreta burning and air quality index (AQI), GI-Science and sustainable agro-management, community preparedness in food crisis management, multi-criteria hunger index (MCHI), climate change declining sustainable agro-production are worth some. Almost the entire world has recently suffered from several natural and human-induced problems, among which food crisis and unsustainable agriculture throw significant challenges to human society. Contrastingly, if modern technology and means, with advanced monitoring and calibration methodology and policy guidance, can help, it will undoubtedly reduce half of the world's problems and ensure the future survival of human society. In addition, this approach also can minimize the other partially linked problems, like climate change and food shortage, livelihood crisis, environmental refugees, international trade balance, global food supply chain interruption, the ever-expanding gap between rich and poor, and so on. Therefore, properly nurturing the knowledge on the application of GI-Science for an agriculturally sustainable society and their monitoring and management can curtail the gap between science, policy, and the ground-level scenario concerned.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXX, 341 p. 153 illus., 141 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031368257
    Series Statement: GIScience and Geo-environmental Modelling,
    DDC: 333.7
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Nutrition   . ; Animal biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Nutrition. ; Animal Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Reproductive biotechnologies applied to the female sheep and goat -- Chapter 2. Oogenesis and folliculogenesis -- Chapter 3 Proteomics of animal viruses -- Chapter 4. Influence of the ovarian reserve and oocyte quality on livestock fertility -- Chapter 5. Metabolomics of food systems -- Chapter 6. Phytobioactive compounds on ovarian functions in mammals -- Chapter 7. Buffalo embryo production.
    Abstract: The dependency on animal biotechnology in livestock industries has been increased in the recent past. The livestock production research has witnessed remarkable developments on biotechnological methods to produce the elite animal breeds. The global animal food requirement has been steadily increasing, and animal production needs to be increased as per the global needs. This book covers various aspects of animal biotechnology such as, reproductive biotechnologies in sheep and goats, oogenesis and folliculogenesis and ovarian disorders. This book focusses the discussion on proteomics and metabolomics, and separate chapters were dedicated to discuss these topics. The proteomics studies of animal viruses were discussed in this book, and this would be helpful to understand animal viral pathogenesis. The applications of metabolomics in livestock were discussed with focus on data analysis, identification of unknown compounds. The purpose of this book is to provide the recent research trends, and convert all this information to usable guide to professionals, researchers and students who are working the research area of animal biotechnology. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 322 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031216305
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, 59
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Food security. ; Food Safety measures. ; Agriculture. ; Food Security. ; Food Safety. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1-The potential of resistant starch type 1 for nutritional food security -- 2-Evaluation of bioaccumulation of heavy metals in some fish species from the rice farms’ channels of Pouss (Far-North, Cameroon) -- 3-Evaluation of the levels of nine heavy metals in five crops using AAS and XRF -- 4-The role of food in the health management of geriatrics -- 5-Genetically modified crops: perspectives and safety concerns in Africa -- 6-Indigenous leafy vegetables and health management in South Western Nigeria: A review based on Osun State -- 7-Combined application of subsurface drainage and fertilization, a method to reduce the effects of iron and sulfide toxicities in irrigated rice fields in Burkina Faso -- 8-Is food medicine? Lessons from a household survey on plants used to manage anaemia in Kilifi County, Kenya -- 9-Plantain bioactives: An underutilised food resource in Africa -- 10-New perspectives in the utilization of African leafy vegetables -- 11-The uptake of farming technological innovations for food security in Kejom Ketinguh of the North West region of Cameroon. A contribution to anthropology of food production -- 12-Food and nutrition insecurity in Africa: The primary drivers and sustainable strategies to improve the current status -- 13-Marker-assisted selection (MAS): Untapped potential for enhancing food and nutrition securities in Sub Saharan Africa -- 14-Harnessing the opportunities for sustainable small-scale rural farming towards attaining food security in Southern Africa -- 15-Improving food security in Africa through sustainable utilization of selected climate smart emerging crops: A case of Botswana and Namibia -- 16-Essentials of nutraceuticals and probiotics -- 17-Phenotypic characterisation of nine accessions of okra -- 18-Long-term restorative farming effects on soil biological properties for carbon stock, soil quality and yield in a Nigerian northern guinea savanna alfisols -- 19-Climate change: impact on food security for health management and its adaptation strategies for sustainability among households in Southeast, Nigeria -- 20-Climate change, growth in agriculture value added, food availability and economic growth nexus in the Gambia: A Granger causality and ARDL modeling approach -- 21-Adoption of genomics and breeding strategies to improve goat productivity in Southern Africa.
    Abstract: Sustainable food production is a global challenge with respect to climate change and an ever-increasing world population. Conventional crop production using agrochemicals presents human health and environmental challenges. Rising concerns about environmental sustainability have increased attention toward improved, efficient, and sustainable means of crop production. Various strategies are employed in enhancing crop production to adapt and mitigate climate change and ensure food security. The future of food production relies on improving productivity without compromising long-term productivity and environmental sustainability. Feeding the ever-increasing world population would require concerted efforts by all stakeholders to combat the impact of climate change and numerous ecological challenges facing food production. Hence, innovative technologies and methods are indispensable in mitigating the effects on food security. The book looks at the current challenges and solutions, from an African perspective, regarding food safety and health management, food security and nutrition, climate change and sustainable food production, and forest resources and food security. The target audience is scientists, graduate students, researchers, academicians, and professionals in food production for sustainable development and ecosystem management. This book will also be helpful to policymakers and specialists in framing future feasible agro-ecosystem policies.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXVI, 483 p. 74 illus., 66 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031096143
    DDC: 338.19
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Food science. ; Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Food Analysis. ; Chemistry. ; Food Science. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Food Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to Fig (Ficus carica): Production, Processing, and Properties -- Section 1. Fig (Ficus carica): Cultivation, species, and cultivars -- Figs in Morocco: Diversity patterns, valorization pathways and chain value resilience -- Fig tree genome and diversity -- Genetic diversity of fig varieties -- Bud structure and evolution -- Phenotypic variability of fig (Ficus carica) -- Morpho-chemical Characteristics Useful in the Identification of Fig (Ficus carica L.) Germplasm -- Agronomic strategies for fig cultivation in a temperate-humid climate zone -- Cultivars and agricultural practices of fig (Ficus carica) -- Physiological behaviour of fig tree (Ficus carica L.) under different climatic conditions -- Fig (Ficus carica) production and yield -- Defense mechanism of fig (Ficus carica) against biotic stresses: An advanced role model under Moraceae -- Section 2: Fig (Ficus carica): Chemistry, functionality and health-promoting properties -- Chemistry and nutritional value of fresh and dried fig (Ficus carica) -- Fig seeds: source of value-added oil within the scope of circular economy -- Fig (Ficus carica) leaves: composition and functional properties -- Fig (Ficus carica) oil -- Composition and functional properties of fig (Ficus carica) phenolics -- Phenolic compounds of Fresh and dried fig: Characterization and health effects -- Ficus carica L. as a source of natural bioactive flavonoids -- Fig (Ficus carica) minerals -- Bioactive compounds of fig (Ficus carica) -- Fig volatiles -- Fig Enzymes: Characterization, Biological Roles, and Applications -- Preventive roles of phytochemicals from Ficus carica in Diabetes and its secondary complications -- Composition and health-promoting effects of fig (Ficus carica) extracts -- Genotoxic and antimutagenic activity of Ficus carica extracts -- Composition and biological activities of Ficus carica latex -- Extraction and analysis of polyphenolic compounds in Ficus carica L. -- Section 3: Fig (Ficus carica): Technology, processing, and applications -- Fig drying technologies -- Chemistry and functionality of processed fig -- Fig Syrup as a natural sugar substitute -- Fig shelf life -- Use of proteolytic activity of Ficus carica in milk coagulation.
    Abstract: This book creates a multidisciplinary forum of discussion on Ficus carica with particular emphasis on its horticulture, post-harvest, marketability, phytochemistry, extraction protocols, biochemistry, nutritional value, functionality, health-promoting properties, ethnomedicinal applications, technology and processing. The impact of traditional and innovative processing on the recovery of high-added value compounds from Ficus carica byproducts is extensively reported. Also, the text discusses the potential applications of Ficus carica in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. Fig (Ficus carica): Production, Processing, and Properties illustrates a diversity of developments in food science and horticultural research including: Production, processing, chemistry, and functional properties of Ficus carica. Ficus carica phytochemicals and its health-promoting effects. Food, non-food and technological applications of Ficus carica. Recent research focuses on studying the bioactive compounds and therapeutic traits and investigating the mode of action and toxicological impacts of medical plant extracts and bioactive phytochemicals. Ficus carica is of significant importance due to its widespread food, industrial and medicinal applications. Although Ficus carica products are already commercially available in the international market, it is hard to find a reference work covering the production, processing, chemistry and properties of Ficus carica. This book will be the first publication focusing specifically on this important topic.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 817 p. 136 illus., 110 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031164934
    DDC: 641.3
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Animal culture. ; Agriculture. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Animal Science. ; Agriculture. ; Evolutionary Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter. 1. Patterns of insect evolution -- Chapter. 2. Overview of insect midgut function -- Chapter. 3. Types and chemistry of diets -- Chapter. 4. Ordinary digestive enzymes -- Chapter. 5. Midgut cells, microvillar membranes and secretory mechanisms -- Chapter. 6. Midgut pH buffering, nutrient absorption, fluid fluxes, and enzyme recycling -- Chapter. 7. Midgut extracellular layers and their function -- Chapter. 8. Endocrine regulation of insect digestion -- Chapter. 9. Recruitment of lysosomal cysteine and aspartic endopeptidases as digestive enzymes -- Chapter. 10. Plant, bacterial, and fungal cell wall degrading enzymes -- Chapter. 11. Mechanisms of avoiding the action of plant inhibitors on digestion -- Chapter. 12. Role of microorganisms in digestion and nutrition -- Chapter. 13. Molecular view of digestion and absorption in the major insect orders -- Chapter. 14. General trends in the evolution of digestive systems -- Chapter. 15. New technologies of insect control that act through the gut.
    Abstract: This book provides a unique blend of data on insect life spans, physiology, enzymology and other molecular features associated with digestion and nutrient absorption to enrich the knowledge on insects and to disclose putative molecular targets for the development of new insect control technologies and for improving insect raising procedures to be used as food and feed. With this aim, the book overviews the types of diets consumed by insects, describing their chemical components demanding digestion and discusses the evolutionary selective pressures on insects associated with feeding. Digestive enzymes are classified and detailed according to their activity on substrates and their evolutionary protein families. The technical details on how to obtain reliable enzymological parameters are discussed. The book reviews the structural changes in enzymes associated with the adaptation of insects to new diets and in avoiding natural plant inhibitors. Midgut features that enhance digestive and nutrient absorption efficiency and their underlying molecular mechanisms are described regarding insects pertaining to key points in evolution. Evolutionary trends of the mechanisms of digestion and nutrient absorption are discussed.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 260 p. 21 illus., 10 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031392337
    Series Statement: Entomology in Focus, 7
    DDC: 636
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Food science. ; Biotechnology. ; Biology Technique. ; Genetics. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Food Science. ; Biotechnology. ; Genetic Techniques.
    Abstract: This book highlights the recent progress on the applications of mutation breeding technology in crop plants. Plant breeders and agriculturists are faced with the new challenges of climate change, human population growth, and dwindling arable land and water resources which threaten to sustain food production worldwide. Genetic variation is the basis which plant breeders require to produce new and improved cultivars. The understanding of mutation induction and exploring its applications has paved the way for enhancing genetic variability for various plant and agronomic characters, and led to advances in gene discovery for various traits. Induced mutagenesis has played a significant role in crop improvement and currently, the technology has resulted in the development and release of more than 3600 mutant varieties in most of the crop plants with great economic impact. The field of ‘mutation breeding’ has come long way to become an important approach for crop improvement. This book covers various methodologies of mutation induction, screening of mutants, genome editing and genomics advances and mutant gene discovery. The book further discusses success stories in different countries and applications of mutation breeding in food crops, horticultural plants and plantation crops. This informative book is very useful to plant breeders, students and researchers in the field of agriculture, plant sciences, food science and genetics.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVIII, 809 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811697203
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Machine learning. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Machine Learning. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. IoT x AI: Introducing Agricultural Innovation for Global Food Production -- Chapter 2. Transforming Controlled Environment Plant Production toward Circular Bioeconomy Systems -- Chapter 3. Artificial Lighting Systems for Plant Growth and Development in Indoor Farming -- Chapter 4. An IoT-based Precision Irrigation System to Optimize Plant Water Requirements for Indoor and Outdoor Farming Systems -- Chapter 5. Artificial Intelligence & Internet of Things: Application in Urban Water Management -- Chapter 6.Purification of Agricultural Polluted Water Using Solar Distillation and Hot Water Producing with Continuous Monitoring Based on IoT -- Chapter 7. Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) for Oil Palm Soil Monitoring -- Chapter 8. Application of Smart Machine Vision in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery, and Animal Husbandry -- Chapter 9. Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture: Commitment to Establish Society 5.0 -- Chapter 10. Potentials of Deep Learning Frameworks for Tree Trunk Detection in Orchard to Enable Autonomous Navigation System -- Chapter 11. Real Time Pear Fruit Detection and Counting Using YOLOv4 Models and Deep SORT -- Chapter 12. Pear Recognition in an Orchard from 3D Stereo Camera Datasets to Develop an Autonomous Mechanism Compared with Deep Learning Algorithms -- Chapter 13. Thermal Imaging and Deep Learning Object Detection Algorithms for Early Embryo Detection – A Methodology Development Addressed to Quail Precision Hatching -- Chapter 14. Intelligent Sensing and Robotic Picking of Kiwifruit in Orchard -- Chapter 15. Low-cost Automatic Machinery Development to Increase Timeliness and Efficiency of Operation for Small Scale Farmers to Achieve SDGs -- Chapter 16. Vision-based Leader Vehicle Trajectory Tracking for Multiple Agricultural Vehicles -- Chapter 17. Autonomous Robots in Orchard Management: Present status and future trends -- Chapter 18. Comparing Soil Moisture Retrieval from Water Cloud Model and Neural Network Using PALSAR-2 for Oil Palm Estates -- Chapter 19. Development of a Recognition System for Spraying Areas from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using a Machine Learning Approach -- Chapter 20. Basal Stem Rot Disease Classification by Machine Learning Using Thermal Images and an Imbalanced Data Approach -- Chapter 21. Early Detection of Plant Disease Infection using Hyperspectral Data and Machine Learning -- Chapter 22. The Spectrum of Autonomous Machinery Development to Increase Agricultural Productivity for Achieving Society 5.0 in Japan.
    Abstract: This book reviews recent innovations in the smart agriculture space that use the Internet of Things (IoT) and sensing to deliver Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutionsto agricultural productivity in the agricultural production hubs. In this regard, South and Southeast Asia are one of the major agricultural hubs of the world, facing challenges of climate change and feeding the fast-growing population. To addresssuch challenges, a transboundary approach along with AI and BIG data for bioinformatics are required to increase yield and minimize pre- and post-harvest losses in intangible climates to drive the sustainable development goal (SDG) for feeding a major part of the 9 billion population by 2050 (Society 5.0 SDG 1 & 2). Therefore, this book focuses on the solution through smart IoT and AI-based agriculture including pest infestation and minimizing agricultural inputs for in-house and fields production such as light, water, fertilizer and pesticides to ensure food security aligns with environmental sustainability. It provides a sound understanding for creating new knowledge in line with comprehensive research and education orientation on how the deployment of tiny sensors, AI/Machine Learning (ML), controlled UAVs, and IoT setups for sensing, tracking, collection, processing, and storing information over cloud platforms for nurturing and driving the pace of smart agriculture in this current time. The book will appeal to several audiences and the contents are designed for researchers, graduates, and undergraduate students working in any area of machine learning, deep learning in agricultural engineering, smart agriculture, and environmental science disciplines. Utmost care has been taken to present a varied range of resource areas along with immense insights into the impact and scope of IoT, AI and ML in the growth of intelligent digital farming and smart agriculture which will give comprehensive information to the targeted readers. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 461 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811981135
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Genetics. ; Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction/Review -- Chapter 2. Impact of Mutation Technique -- Chapter 3. Definition -- Chapter 4. Mutagens -- Chapter 5. Experiment and Data Collection -- Chapter 6. Radiosensitivity -- Chapter 7. LD50 dose -- Chapter 8. Chromosomal Aberrations -- Chapter 9. Morphological abnormalities -- Chapter 10. Histology -- Chapter 11. Effects on Pollen grain -- Chapter 12. Colchi-Mutation -- Chapter 13. Combined treatment -- Chapter 14. Recurrent Irradiation -- Chapter 15. Detection of Mutations. .
    Abstract: The book is an excellent reference collection of the research conducted by different workers on induced mutagenesis, worldwide, for more than 80 years. One can get almost all mutation breeding references at one place. The book gives a coherent and concise account of all the important and relevant aspects related to induced mutagenesis with an emphasis on recent developments in the field of crop improvement. The references have been arranged crop wise and important topic wise which deal with not only classical mutation breeding but also spontaneous mutations, somaclonal variations, nanoparticles, and relevant modern aspects. The book highlights 22 chapters covering holistic information on almost all important components such as radiosensitivity, chromosomal and morphological abnormalities, detection of mutation, management of chimera, present status of mutation etc.) of Mutation Breeding. Chapters are very informative, and one can follow the references on crop and aspect basis since the start of mutation breeding work. This book is an excellent resource for researchers and students for understanding proper applications of induced mutations in crop improvement and biological research. It is of interest and useful to graduate and postgraduate students, horticulturists, floriculturists, agricultural scientists, and breeders related to crop improvement program. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 436 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811994890
    DDC: 576.5
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    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Agriculture. ; Ecology . ; Environmental management. ; Physiology. ; Veterinary Science. ; Agriculture. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Animal Physiology.
    Abstract: This volume compiles state-of-the-art scientific knowledge on the technologies that are used to quantify and reduce the environmental impact of livestock production in the cattle, pig and poultry industries. It makes a serious statement about how such technology can contribute to the sustainability of the livestock industry in the future. As the global livestock sector is growing, modern farm animal production is increasingly regarded as a source of solid, liquid, gaseous and dust emissions, which can be both nuisance and environmentally harmful. In light of hardening regulations and social pressure, there is increasing interest in scientific research on air pollution and emissions from livestock operations. The present chapters focus on methodology improvement, harmonization of measurements, and modeling aspects. Key aspects, such as renewable energy sources, nutritional approaches to reduce enteric methane emissions, technical options for manure management, and the use of sensors, are covered. By sharing good practices, this book is a valuable reference for a diverse readership. Experts across the veterinary and animal sciences, agricultural engineering, the food industry and sustainability research will benefit from the findings.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 308 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031197307
    Series Statement: Smart Animal Production,
    DDC: 636.089
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Food Analysis. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Food Analysis. ; Agricultural Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Assessment Of Biological Activities Of Various Phytochemicals Isolated From Passion Fruit Bagasse -- Indigenous Soybean Cultivars of North East India: Source of Protein and Product Development for Climate Smart Foods -- A Review Of Bioactive Compounds And Maillard Reaction-Based Products Generated During Thermal Treatment Of Garlic -- Optimality Of Process Parameters During Refractance Window Drying Of Ginger -- Techno-Economic Efficacy Of Refractance Window Dried Curcuma Longa.
    Abstract: This book focuses on sustainable agro and food technologies for the northeast region of India and provides holistic insights into relevant and contextual scientific and technical advances in the agro-food sector. Agriculture is an important livelihood avenue for many residents of northeast India. Low-cost scientific and technological intervention can transform agricultural farm produces and generate farm waste into processed value-added products. This book will serve as a valuable resource to further enhance the linkage between managerial aspects and technological knowledge systems in this field and eventually catalyse potential knowledge frameworks for the long-term prosperity and sustainability of bio-diversity-rich North-east India. It emphasizes the research culture that needs to be adopted for the most relevant food and agro-processing technologies for the sustainable growth and prosperity of the region.
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    Pages: XXIX, 262 p. 97 illus., 76 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811997044
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Earth sciences. ; Geography. ; Agriculture. ; Earth and Environmental Sciences. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Improvement of Crop Yield. 1. Biochar application for improving the yield and quality of crops under climate change (Akbar Hossain) -- 2. Biochar to improve crops yield and quality under a changing climate (Shah Fahad) -- 3. Biochar for improving crop productivity and soil fertility (Fazal Jalal) -- 4. Biochar application to soil to improve fertility (Sadia Zafar) -- Part 2: Alleviation of Plant Stress. 5. Biochar as soil amendment for mitigating nutrients stress in crops (Shah Fahad) -- 6. Biochar to mitigate crop exposure to soil compaction stress (Anis Ali Shah) -- 7. Biochar for mitigation of heat stress in crop plants (Zhixiang Zhang) -- 8. Biochar application to soil for mitigation of nutrients stress in plants (Hafiz Muhammad Rashad Javeed) -- Part 3: Improvement of soil health 9. Biochar from on-farm feedstocks for sustainable potassium management in soils (Hafeez Ur Rahim) -- 10. Biochar for crop protection from soil borne diseases (Rabia Naz) -- 11. Biofertilizers to improve soil health and crop yields (Ligeng Jiang) -- 12. Biochar application to soils to improve the management of irrigation water (Jackson Nkoh Nkoh) -- 13. Role of biochar in the adsorption of heavy metals (Osman Sonmez) -- Part 4: Microbial interactions. 14. Positive and negative impacts of biochar on microbial diversity (Muhammad Nauman Khan) -- 15. Biochar and arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi to improve soil organic matter and fertility (Hafiz Muhammad Rashad Javeed) -- 16.Biochar feedstocks, synthesis and interaction with soil microorganisms (Sammina Mahmood) -- Index.
    Abstract: The book aim to contribute the latest understandings of physiological, biochemical and molecular bases of the responses of major crop plants to a range of different biomass produced biochar to introduce climate resilience crop varieties which leads to enhanced crop productivity and quality under stressful conditions and also for better utilization of natural resources to ensure food security through modern breeding. Finally, this book will be a valuable resource for future plant stress related research with biochar, and can be considered as a reference book for front-line researchers working on sustaining crop production under climate change. Adverse effects of climate changes on crops has developed the situation quite critical for sustainable agriculture. Food security has become in danger due to low production of agricultural crops by resilient climate and ever increasing human population. Heat, drought, salinity, soil compaction, flooding and poor soil organic carbon induced stress in crops by climate adverse conditions are major concerns in this regard. A mechanistic understanding of the interactions between abiotic stresses response of crops is needed to identify and take advantage of acclimation traits in major crop species as a prerequisite for securing robust yield and good quality. This underpins a need for crops with inherent yield increase, yield stability against multiple abiotic stresses and improved quality. Individual stress tolerance mechanisms have been well documented so far. However, mechanisms behind plants’ tolerance by application of biochar and its interactions with soil and plant roots towards multiple abiotic stresses are not fully understood. In addition, there will always be some uncertainty associated with modelling the complex relationships between agricultural yields, product quality with biochar under future climate scenarios. Prediction of yield and quality stability, one of most complex agronomic traits, must integrate aspects of plant development, physiology, biochemistry and genetics. Furthermore, the GxExM interactions will complicate the model predications, thus the responses of a given genotype to a defined environment under certain management strategy need to be determined empirically and used to parameterise and refine crop models.
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    Pages: XIX, 376 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031269837
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, 61
    DDC: 500
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Applied ethics. ; Agriculture Economic aspects. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Ethics. ; Agricultural Economics. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Unheard Being Heard: Women Farmers- An Introduction -- Chapter 2. Mainstreaming women farmers: Innovations and Approach -- Chapter 3. Women Farmers or the Farmers’ Wives: Unveiling the Negotiated Gender Roles -- Chapter 4. Women farmers, constraints, and policy around them to harness maximum benefit -- Chapter 5. Challenges and Lessons Learned in Mainstreaming Gender into Rice Research and Technology Development: a case in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India -- Chapter 6. Women farmers in South Asia: Training needs and Aspiration -- Chapter 7. Is scale-appropriate farm mechanization gendered? Learning from Nepal hills -- Chapter 8. Land rights of Women in India: How much has changed after 2005 -- Chapter 9. Transformative approaches to empower tribal farmwomen of Ladakh cold arid Himalayan deserts: Challenges & Solutions -- Chapter 10. Extent of participation of farm women in decision making regarding agricultural activities -- Chapter 11. Empowering Women Farmers through Drudgery reduction and Nutritional Diversity: A KVK, Nalanda-ICAR (Government of India) Initiative -- Chapter 12. Women Farmers and Technologies in Agriculture: A review of current practices.
    Abstract: This edited volume celebrates the positive stories and small changes happening with respect to gender equality in the field of agriculture. This book identify crisis which a woman faces in the field of agriculture as a farmer. The book shares unsung stories of women farmers who are bringing change at the grassroots. It puts together the positive developments experienced by the experts, researchers, professional while working for and with women farmers, to highlight the challenges to bring equity in agriculture. Women in agriculture often lack identity where either they are recognized as farmer’s wife or a farm labourer. Women farmers who contribute 60 percent in to farm practices like sowing, transplanting, fertilizer application, weeding, harvesting, winnowing are merely recognised and provided an equal level playing field. Women are also found participating in the various forms of processing and marketing of agriculture produce, along with the cultivation but system has failed to protect their rights and offer them a platform to voice their concerns. This book shares the process, challenges, experience, strategy from the narrative of progressive women farmers so as to highlight and understand what it takes to bring changes for achieving the goals of an equitable farming ecosystems. The book is a relevant reading material for students, researchers, professionals and policy advocates in agriculture and gender research.
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    Pages: XVIII, 182 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811969782
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security,
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Plant physiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Contents -- 1-Silicon biogeochemistry in terrestrial ecosystems -- Jörg Schaller, Daniel Puppe -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Silicon chemistry in soils -- 1.3 Silicon cycling in natural and agricultural plant-soil systems -- 1.3.1. Si bioavailability -- 1.3.2. Si cycling in natural plant-soil systems -- 1.3.3 Si cycling in agricultural plant-soil systems -- 1.4 Silicon mitigating drought -- 1.5 Si controlling nutrient availability and carbon turnover -- 1.6 Concluding remarks -- Reference -- 2- Silicon: transcellular and apoplastic absorption and transport in the xylem -- Rafael Ferreira Barreto, Lúcia Barão -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Active uptake of Si -- 2.3 Passive uptake of Si -- 2.4 Rejection uptake of Si -- 2.5 Si transport in the xylem -- Reference -- 3- Root silicification and plant resistance to stress -- Zuzana Lukacova, Boris Bokor, Marek Vaculík, Jana Kohanová, Alexander Lux -- Introduction -- Sites of Si deposition in roots -- Silicon transport in plants – from chemistry to cell biology and anatomy -- Silicification in the root cell walls -- Cellulose and Polysaccharides -- Lignin -- Callose -- Proteins -- Phytoliths -- Stegmata -- The function of silica deposits in roots -- Reference -- 4- Dynamics of silicon in soil and plant to establish silicate fertilization -- Brenda S Tubana -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Silicon in soils -- 4.3 Components of silicon cycle in soil -- 4.4 Bases of silicon fertilization -- 4.5 Conclusion -- 4.6 Reference -- 5- Innovative sources and ways of applying silicon to plants -- Rilner Alves Flores, Maxuel Fellipe Nunes Xavier -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Sources and ways of supplying Si to tropical crops -- 5.2.1 Silicon sources for soil application or fertigation in tropical regions -- 5.2.2 Silicon sources for foliar application in tropical regions -- 5.3 Final considerations -- Reference -- 6- Silicon mitigates the effects of nitrogen deficiency in plants -- Cid Naudi Silva Campos, Bianca Cavalcante da Silva 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Biochemical and physiological effects of N deficiency in plants -- 6.3 Beneficial effect of Si on plants under nutrient deficiency stress -- 6.4 Beneficial action of Si in tropical plants under N deficiency: how can Si mitigate the effects of N deficiency? -- 6.5 Concluding remarks -- Reference -- 7-Silicon mitigates the effects of phosphorus and potassium deficiency in plants -- Gustavo Caione -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Silicon in the plant -- 7.3 The role of silicon in potassium-deficient plants -- 7.4 The role of silicon in phosphorus-deficient plants -- Reference -- 8- Silicon mitigates the effects of calcium, magnesium and sulfur in plants -- Dalila Lopes da Silva, Renato de Mello Prado 8.1 The relationship calcium and silicon -- 8.1.1 General aspects -- 8.1.2 Sources of calcium and silicon -- 8.1.3 Physiological and biochemical benefits of silicon in mitigating nutritional calcium deficiency -- 8.2 The relationship between magnesium and silicon -- 8.3 The relationship between sulfur and silicon -- 8.4 Conclusions and future perspectives -- Reference -- 9- Silicon mitigates the effects of zinc and manganese deficiency in plants -- Kamilla Silva Oliveira, Guilherme Felisberto, Renato de Mello Prado -- 9.1 Zinc deficiency in tropical plants -- 9.2 Silicon mitigates the effects of zinc deficiency in tropical plants -- 9.2.1 Silicon influences zinc uptake and accumulation -- 9.2.2 Silicon acts on oxidative metabolism and reduces zinc deficiency symptoms -- 9.2.3 Silicon improves physiological responses and increases production in Zn-deficient plants -- 9.3 Manganese deficiency in tropical plants -- 9.4 Silicon mitigates the effects of manganese deficiency in tropical plants -- 9.4.1 Silicon influences manganese uptake and accumulation -- 9.4.2 Silicon acts on oxidative metabolism and reduces manganese deficiency symptoms -- Reference -- 10-Silicon mitigates the effects of boron deficiency and toxicity in plants -- Davie Kadyampakeni, Jonas Pereira de Souza Júnior -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Boron and silicon interaction in the development of tropical crops -- 10.2.1 Effect on soil solution and root system development -- 10.2.2 Effect on shoot growth and biomass production -- 10.2.3 Effect on the development of reproductive organs -- 10.3 Final considerations -- Reference -- 11- Silicon mitigates the effects of iron deficiency -- Luis Felipe Lata-Tenesaca, Diego Ricardo Villaseñor Ortiz -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Iron uptake and the benefits of Si -- 11.3 Iron redistribution and the benefits of Si -- 11.4 Effect of Si on oxidative stress in Fe-deficient plants -- 11.5 Final considerations and future perspectives -- Reference -- 12-Silicon mitigates the effects of aluminium toxicity -- Martin J. Hodson -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 A historical perspective -- 12.3 A Brief Consideration of silicon and aluminium in Soils -- 12.4 Silicon and aluminium uptake and accumulation by plants -- 12.4.1 Silicon uptake and accumulation -- 12.4.2 Aluminium uptake and accumulation -- 12.4.3 The interaction between silicon and aluminium uptake and accumulation -- 12.5 The amelioration of aluminium toxicity by silicon in experiments carried out in hydroponic cultures -- 12.5.1 Plant growth -- 12.5.2 Effects on mineral nutrition -- 12.5.3 Effects on oxidative damage -- 12.6 Co-deposition of silicon and aluminium -- 12.6.1 Co-deposition in roots -- 12.6.2 Co-deposition in conifer needles -- 12.6.3 Co-deposition in the leaves of dicot trees -- 12.6.4 Co-deposition in other systems -- 12.7. Possible mechanisms for the mitigation effect -- 12.7.1 Solution effects -- 12.7.2 Mitigation in root systems -- 12.7.3 Mitigation in shoot systems -- 12.7.4 Mitigation in tissue culture systems -- 12.8 Mitigation in plants grown in soil -- 12.9. Conclusion -- Reference -- 13- Structural role of silicon-mediated cell wall stability for ammonium toxicity alleviation -- Mikel Rivero-Marcos, Gabriel Barbosa Silva Júnior, Idoia Ariz 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Metabolic targets and structural vulnerability in root cell membranes and cell walls in response to ammonium toxicity -- 13.2.1 High ammonium uptake increases AMT-dependent apoplastic acidification -- 13.2.2 Translocation of ammonium from the root increases ammonium assimilation and acidification in the shoot -- 13.2.3 Ammonium nutrition decreases protein N-glycosylation-dependent ammonium efflux and arrests root elongation -- 13.2.4 Internal ammonium accumulation initiates ROS-dependent cell wall lignification and limits cell growth -- 13.3 Repairing role of Si in plant cell structural components resulting from ammonium nutrition. -- 13.3.1 Silicon decreases oxidative stress caused by excess ammonium -- 13.3.2 Structural role of Si in cell wall stability aiming at ammonium toxicity alleviation -- 13.3.3 Silicon supply mitigates ammonium toxicity symptoms related to plant growth and development -- 13.4 Conclusions and future perspective -- Reference -- 14- Silicon mitigates the effects of potentially toxic metals -- Lilian Aparecida de Oliveira, Flávio José Rodrigues Cruz, Dalila Lopes da Silva, Cassio Hamilton Abreu Junior, Renato de Mello Prado 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Hm stress mitigation mechanisms -- 14.3 Effects of silicon on absorption, transport and accumulation of Hm -- 14.4 Antioxidant defense mechanisms -- 14.5 Morphological alterations -- 14.6 Altering gene expression -- 14.7 Conclusions -- Reference -- -- 15- Beneficial role of silicon in plant nutrition under salinity conditions -- Alexander Calero Hurtado; Dilier Olivera Viciedo; Renato de Mello Prado -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Silicon and salt stress remediation -- 15.3 Role of Si in decreasing Na+ uptake, transport, and accumulation -- 15.4 Increasing mineral uptake by Si under salt stress -- 15.5 Especial role of Si in increasing plant growth, biomass, and yield under salt stress -- 15.6 Conclusions -- Reference -- 16-Silicon mitigates the effects of water deficit in plants -- Gelza Carliane Marques Teixeira; Renato de Mello Prado -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Damage to tropical plants caused by water deficit -- 16.3 Plant defense system against damage caused by water deficit -- 16.4 Silicon for mitigating damage to tropical plants caused by water deficit -- 16.5 Fertigation and leaf spraying with silicon -- 16.6 Conclusion -- Reference -- 17- Association of silicon and soil microorganisms induces stress mitigation, increasing plant productivity -- Krishan K. Verma, Xiu-Peng Song, Munna Singh, Dan-Dan Tian, Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Yang-Rui Li -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Impact of Si and plant microbiome on plants -- 17.3 Role of plant rhizobacteria and Si on plants during environmental stress -- 17.4 Role of plant hormones with the application of plant microbes and silicon -- 17.5 Crop rotation and fertilizer use -- 17.6 Limitations and concluding remarks of the study -- Reference -- 18- Heat stress mitigation by silicon nutrition in plants: a comprehensive overview -- Jayabalan Shilpha, Abinaya Manivannan, Prabhakaran Soundararajan, Byoung Ryong Jeong -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Impact of heat stress on plants -- 18.3 Versatile functions of silicon in mitigating stress -- 18.4 Silicon in ROS homeostasis -- 18.5 Si-mediated regulation of heat stress tolerance in plants -- 18.5.1 Rice -- 18.5.2 Wheat -- 18.5.3 Barely -- 18.5.4 Date Palm -- 18.5.5 Tomato -- 18.5.6 Strawberry -- 18.5.7 Cucumber -- 18.5.8 Poinsettia -- 18.5.9 Salvia -- 18.6 Conclusions -- Reference -- 19-Silicon in plants mitigates damage against pathogens and insect pests -- Waqar Islam, Arfa Tauqeer, Abdul Waheed, Habib Ali, Fanjiang Zeng -- Introduction -- 19.2 Mechanisms of silicon against insect pests and pathogens -- 19.2.1 Formation of physical barrier -- 19.2.2 Biochemical mechanisms -- 19.2.3 Biochemical mechanism and physically barrier: a joint action -- 19.3 In-vivo and in-vitro application of silicon for disease and insect pest m.
    Abstract: This book aims to describe the role of silicon in the environment from the biogeochemical cycle of terrestrial ecosystems, uptake to cellular and tissue bioaccumulation and its effects in mitigating abiotic and biotic stresses. From an agronomic point of view, this knowledge is essential to boost agricultural production and improve its quality and the sustainability of crops in the face of the growing pressure of different stresses on crop systems of different natures. Si is the only multi-stress mitigator in plant nutrition. It plays an important role in mitigating nutritional deficiency by increasing nutrient use efficiency, something that will be very important in the future: producing more with less nutrient accumulated in the plant. The book focuses on the effects of Si on plant mineral nutrition, exploring nutritional deficiencies and toxicity of Al and potentially toxic heavy metals such as Cd, as well as important stresses such as salinity, water deficit and high temperature. The book will also discuss the Si extractors in the soil and criteria for recommending Si in crops and the sources of the element for its application in soil and leaves, as well as the role of Si in the activity of microorganisms and in plant diseases and pests. São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)(2022/10092-9).
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 378 p. 73 illus., 57 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031266737
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Indian agriculture @75: Unraveling the trend and Trajectory -- Chapter 2. Contribution towards food supply and security -- Chapter 3. Changing Structure of Rural Employment and its Implications for Agriculture in India -- Chapter 4. Contributions of Technologies to Agricultural Development in India -- Chapter 5. Evolution of The Indian Seed Sector and its Role in Agricultural Growth -- Chapter 6. Rice research in India: A historical perspective -- Chapter 7. Wheat -- Chapter 8. Maize and Millets -- Chapter 9. Pulses -- Chapter 10. Role of Oilseeds and Oil Palm in Food, Nutritional and Income Security -- Chapter 11. Indian Horticulture @75 years of Independence -- Chapter 12. Growth and Developments in Livestock Sector -- Chapter 13. Fishery -- Chapter 14. Status of commercial crops (Jute, Cotton and Sugarcane) -- Chapter 15. Natural Resource Management to attain Food and Environment Security -- Chapter 16. Water -- Chapter 17. Land – a vital component of natural resource: Pre- and post-Independence status, challenges and options to achieve food and environmental security in India -- Chapter 18. Farm Mechanization -- Chapter 19. Forests to attain Food and environment security -- Chapter 20. Agrometeorological Research in India Towards Food and Environment Security -- Chapter 21. Sustainable Production Systems in Indian Agriculture -- Chapter 22. Dryland Agriculture -- Chapter 23. Biotic stress management in India– an endless fight since pre-independence -- Chapter 24. Invasive and Transboundary Pests -- Chapter 25. Bio pesticides -- Chapter 26. Trajectory of Market Reforms in India Facts and Foundation -- Chapter 27. Prospects of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 28. The Food Processing Industry in Post-Independence Era: Performance and Way Forward -- Chapter 29. Transformation of Agricultural Extension System in India -- Chapter 30. Recent policy reforms in India.
    Abstract: This edited book focus on highlighting the evolution of Indian agriculture over the past 75 years of independence, covering every sector, viz. crop science, horticulture, management of biotic & abiotic stress, post-harvest quality management, livestock, fisheries, mechanization, marketing and human resource development. The book has 30 chapters from most experienced researchers and academicians who are actively engaged in research work on the subject area of the book. The book is in line with the strategy for new India @ 75’ brought out by NITI Ayog. It highlights India’s success stories in innovation, technology, enterprise and efficient management together to achieve overall growth while making available food, required nutrition and others ecological services. It also asses the India’s preparedness in terms of commitment toward sustainable development goal SDG). The book is a relevant reading material for both students and researchers and policy makers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 790 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811979972
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Environment. ; Physical geography. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences.
    Abstract: This book will collate, review and synthesize information on how Organic Agriculture (OA) practices affect and are affected by climate change, in comparison to the more widely used conventional agricultural practices. Pros and cons of OA practices will be discussed separately for croplands, pasture lands, mixed livestock cropping systems, vegetable fields, fruit and tree orchards, and vineyards. The book concludes with an overview on how conventional and OA practices can be prudently and discriminately combined to identify and adopt climate-resilient agro-ecosystems under site-specific conditions.
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    Pages: XI, 232 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031172151
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    Keywords: Nanotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biology Technique. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Molecular biology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Plant Materials. ; Biological Techniques. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Molecular Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- 1. Nano-Biofortification: Finding an Alternative Approach -- 2. Soil ecosystem services and environmental health -- 3. Malnutrition and human health -- 4. Nano-Biofortification: an environmental health overview -- 5. Phytomedicine and medicinal plants -- 6. Role of phytomedicines and medicinal plants in bacterial and viral diseases -- 7. Plant-based diets and cardiovascular health -- 8. Nano-Biofortified crop plants with selenium for human health -- 9. Biofortified crop plants with iodine for human health -- 10. Nano-Biofortified crop plants with copper for human health -- 11. Nano-Biofortified crop plants with zinc for human health -- 12. Nano-Biofortified crop plants with iron for human health -- 13. Plant leaf protein concentrate for human health -- 14. Plant secondary metabolites and human health -- 15. Plant nano-remediation and human health -- 16. Plant nano-nutrition management for human health -- 17. Physiological functions of plant nano-nutrients in human health -- 18. Nanofertilizers in Agriculture -- 19. Biofortification to Improve Micronutrient-Dense Plants -- 20. Nano-Biofortification of vegetables for nutritive values and qualitative traits -- Bibliography -- Index.
    Abstract: Nanotechnology has shown great potential to alleviate increasing pressure to meet food needs for our increasing human population, Novel agricultural innovations are required to enhance the health of edible crops and per unit area yield without impacting the associated environment in a negative way. Recent advancements in nanotechnology-based agricultural solutions have proven to help overcome the problems in agriculture that are associated with run-off of essential fertilizers from agricultural soils, low nutrient accumulation by crops, as well as to control insects, pests, and seasonal biotic factors, treatment of wastewater used for irrigation, plant uptake of xenobiotics (heavy metals, pesticides, industrial chemicals, drugs, and so on) that may be present in contaminated soils. Additionally, the consumption of such food crops may result in malnourishment and plant-mediated transfer of toxic substances among humans especially in underprivileged and rural populations. Agents to stimulate plant growth include various types of nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, metal, and metal-oxide nanoparticles. Applications of particular nutrients or elements in crop plants can be shown to aid human nourishment (either by directly inducing its uptake or indirectly through enhancing the intracellular levels of other associated elements that ultimately boost the synthesis of the desired nutrient in plants). It is also important to consider the competence and fate of nanomaterials in soil ecosystems. The entry route of nanomaterials into the environment includes both natural and anthropogenic sources. In order to achieve sustainable and safe use of nanotechnological products in agriculture, similar environmental conditions must be simulated on lab scale with the careful selection of organisms related to agriculture. Thus, emphasis should be placed on the judicial use of nano-enabled products without compromising the sustainability of the environment and human health. This comprehensive book highlights recent field research as well as contributions from academicians in the lab. This book addresses the major aspects related to nanotechnology, biofortification of crops, and human and environmental health.
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    Pages: XII, 349 p. 57 illus., 54 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031351471
    Series Statement: Sustainable Plant Nutrition in a Changing World,
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Agronomy. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Agronomy.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART 1. TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT -- Chapter 1. Animal manure and soil fertility management on smallholdings in South Africa -- Chapter 2. Integrated soil fertility management for soil fertility restoration in sub–Saharan Africa -- Chapter 3. Integrated Soil Fertility Management: A Basis for Sustainable Intensification of Maize-Based Cropping Systems of Southern Africa -- Chapter 4. Insights of microbial inoculants in complementing organic soil fertility management in African smallholder farming systems -- Chapter 5. Potential of Agroforestry Technologies and Mineral Fertilisers in Improving Soil Fertility and Crop Production in Semi-arid Areas of Africa -- Chapter 6. Integrated Soil Acidity Management for Sustainable Crop Production in South African Smallholder Farming Systems -- PART 2: WATER MANAGEMENT IN SMALLHOLDER FARMING SYSTEMS -- Chapter 7. Improving productivity of smallholder irrigation in Africa through adoption of best management practices and technologies -- Chapter 8. Being small does not make it easy: the management conundrum on smallholder canal schemes -- Chapter 9. Sustainable winery wastewater management for improving soil quality, environmental health and crop yields -- Chapter 10. Water harvesting technologies for sustainable crop production in African smallholder farming systems._ PART 3: CROP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES -- Chapter 11. Advances in Sorghum Production in Smallholder Farming Systems of Africa -- Chapter 12. Knowledge and Innovation Approaches to Out-Scale Sorghum Adoption in Africa -- Chapter 13. Integration of cover crops into maize-based smallholder farmer systems of Southern Africa -- Part 4: CLIMATE SMART LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS -- Chapter 14. Utilising Encroacher Bush in Animal Feeding -- Chapter 15. Opportunities for delivering sectoral climate-smart livestock interventions in southern Africa -- Chapter 16. The Benefits of Winter Cover Crops in Mixed Crop-Livestock Conservation Agriculture Systems of the Swartland Region, South Africa._ PART 5: URBAN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY IN AFRICA -- Chapter 17. Urban Food Production Technologies, Innovations and Management Practices in Africa -- Chapter 18. Hydroponics in urban agriculture.
    Abstract: This edited book is focused on Sustainable Development Goal 2. It offers a comprehensive and topical collection of practices, technologies and innovations in the field of sustainable food production and security under a changing climate. It is a one-stop handbook for farmers, researchers, extensionists, policy makers and other stakeholders seeking to identify and disseminate best fit technologies for local and regional landscapes. It offers an understanding of the challenges, risks and uncertainties as well as opportunities to foster productive and sustainable food production. Smallholder farming and agriculture in general is facing a serious threat from climate change that has resulted in erratic and unpredictable rainfall and increased temperatures, among other abiotic stresses. These climate change induced pressures have reduced productivity mainly among the smallholder farmers, who are critical in driving the attainment of sustainable development goals like SDG 2, 12 and 13. The objective of the book is to document effective and practicable practices and technologies that can be adopted by smallholder African farmers as mitigation measures against the effects of climate change. This book is of interest to researchers, agricultural scientists, climate change scientists, capacity builders and policymakers.
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    Pages: XIX, 337 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819924271
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security,
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Plant diseases. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Plant Pathology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Chickpea diseases: Breeding and ‘omics’ approaches for designing next-generation disease-resistant chickpea cultivar -- Chapter 2. Ascochyta blight of chickpea- A menace to be managed by resistance breeding -- Chapter 3. Fusarium wilt of chickpea: Breeding and Genomics approaches for designing wilt resistant chickpea -- Chapter 4. Dry root rot in chickpea: a perspective on disease resistance breeding strategies -- Chapter 5. An overview of major Bean diseases and current scenario of Common Bean Resistance -- Chapter 6. Diseases in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp): Next generation breeding techniques for developing disease resistant cowpea -- Chapter 7. Biotic stress resistance in Vigna mungo and Vigna radiata: A Molecular perspective -- Chapter 8. Disease resistance an essential for better adaptability and production of faba bean in India (Vicia faba L.) -- Chapter 9. Next generation crop breeding approaches for improving disease resistance in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) -- Chapter 10. Disease resistance breeding in Lathyrus sativus L. -- Chapter 11. Understanding fungal diseases and their mitigation in lentils -- Chapter 12. Biotic stresses in multipurpose legume: rice bean -- Chapter 13. Genomic approaches for resistance against fungal diseases in soybean -- Chapter 14. Disease resistance and Seed production in two common New England Grain Legumes.
    Abstract: The edited book covers all major and minor diseases in grain legumes (chickpea, pigeon pea, lentil, mung bean, common bean, groundnut, and soybean) and forages legumes (including Medicago, rice bean, and faba bean) and their control measures by using various breeding approaches. Grain legumes are versatile nutritionally rich crops, and are one of the important components of global food security. However, grain legumes are severely challenged by various major and emerging minor diseases causing serious limitations in grain yield and production. Thus, to minimize the negative impact of the growing yield loss caused by these diseases, several approaches have been developed and embraced. This book covers all the latest development in genetics, breeding, genomics, and molecular biology tools for combating various major and minor emerging diseases in all the grain legumes from expert authors. Chapters in this title contain all the relevant illustrations and statistical data detailing the present scenario and identifying the gap for meeting the future demand for sustaining global protein security by developing disease-resistant cultivars. This book is of interest to graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and policymakers to understand the impacts of various diseases on yield loss in legume crops. .
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    Pages: XV, 337 p. 19 illus. in color. , online resource.
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    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Agriculture. ; Animal welfare Moral and ethical aspects. ; Physiology. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Veterinary Science. ; Agriculture. ; Animal Ethics. ; Animal Physiology. ; Agricultural Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Background -- chapter 1: A good life for cattle: Concepts and Progress -- Chapter 2: Using behaviour to understand and assess welfare in cattle -- Chapter 3: Assessingcattle welfare: physiology and immunology -- Part 2: Challenges in different systems -- Chapter 4: Housing of Dairy Cattle: Enhancing Movement Opportunity in Housing Systems -- Chapter 5: Welfare of dairy cows in pasture-based systems -- Chapter 6: Welfare of beef cattle in extensive systems -- Chapter 7: Welfare of beef cattle in intensive systems -- Part 3: Consideration of key aspects of cattle welfare -- Chapter 8: The Welfare of Cattle at Slaughter -- Chapter 9: The human-animal relationship and cattle welfare -- Chapter 10: Welfare at calving and of the growing animals -- Chapter 11: Precision Livestock Farming Technologies for Dairy and Beef Production -- Chapter 12: Strategies and tools for genetic selection in dairy cattle and their application to improving animal welfare -- Part 4: Case studies -- Chapter 13: The sustainability of cattle production systems -- Chapter 14: The sheltering of unwanted cows in India -- Chapter 15: Cattle Welfare in Smallholder Dairy and Pastoralist Beef systems in Sub-Saharan Africa -- Chapter 16: Welfare and health challenges of 'new entry' dairying: A Practitioner’s Perspective.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the welfare of cattle. It starts with a consideration of animal welfare science and its application to the management of cattle and moves through to discussions of the challenges and opportunities for providing good welfare for cattle in farming and husbandry systems across the globe. The first section comprises three chapters that discuss the social, behavioural and physiological methods that can be used to assess welfare in cattle. The second section considers the welfare challenges of beef and dairy cattle in extensive and intensive systems. The third section details welfare challenges such as at slaughter, during handling and in the growing period and details solutions such as the use of sensors and application of animal breeding techniques. The final section addresses welfare challenges and solutions in achieving sustainability, in smallholder farms in Africa and new entrant dairying in Asia and cow shelters in India. This work makes a valuable contribution to the field of animal welfare and modern livestock farming. It is a must-read for researchers and students, veterinarians as well as industry personnel and informed farmers and producers.
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    Pages: XIV, 466 p. 71 illus., 70 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031210204
    Series Statement: Animal Welfare ; 23
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Problems of small and marginal farmers related to agriculture -- 3. What is cropping system -- 4. Crop component -- 5. Vegetable component -- 6. Horticultural component -- 7. Livestock rearing -- 8. Poultry rearing -- 9. Fish farming -- 10. Bee-keeping -- 11. Mushroom cultivation -- 12. Vermicomposting -- 13. Rabbit farming -- 14. Turkey rearing -- 15. Sericulture -- 16. Waste recycling in IFS -- 17. Sustainable Rural livelihood Security through IFS -- 18. Farming system approach and its role towards livelihood security under different farming situations -- 19. Concept of farming system in relation to conservation of natural resources -- 20. Distribution of area under different farming components in two-hectare models of farming system in a tropical and sub-tropical situation -- 21. Scope of Farming System in the Indo – Gangetic Plain to Ensure the Food Security in the Country -- 22. Organic integrated farming system -- 23. Scope of integrated nutrient management in the Indo-Gangetic plains towards food productivity enhancement in a major cropping system -- 24. Conclusion.
    Abstract: This volume on Integrated Farming Systems explains the diverse components that can be included in the agriculture sector. It is a practical guide to increasing a farm's productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The use of integrated farming systems has become essential with the growing population and the decreased availability of land resulting in the need to optimize the existing resources. By combining different farm enterprises like dairy, poultry, and fishery, farmers can achieve vertical expansion and increase their income and employment opportunities. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of integrated farming systems, from the different components that can be included to the benefits of recycling crop residues and the by-products within the farm. With practical advice for small and marginal farmers, this book offers a roadmap for improving productivity and ensuring balanced nutrition for farm families. The book is suitable for a vast audience, from a farmer looking to increase profits and sustainability, a student of agriculture at the graduate or post-graduate level, or a researcher in the field of farming systems. It is an essential resource for reaping the benefits of integrated farming systems.
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    Pages: XIV, 221 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819965564
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    Keywords: Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Bioclimatology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant physiology. ; Plants Development. ; Hormones. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Development. ; Hormone.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Role of phytohormones in plant responses to acid rain -- 2. The complex interaction between elevated CO2 and hormones on the control of plant growth -- 3. Role of plant hormones in plant response to elevated CO2 concentrations – above- and below-ground interactions -- 4. The intriguous roles of phytohormones in plant response to ozone interacting with other major climate-change stressors -- 5. Role of phytohormones in plant responses to acid rain -- 6. The role of plant hormones in fruit response to photo-oxidative and heat stress -- 7. Phytochrome and hormone signaling crosstalk in response to abiotic stresses in plants -- 8. Phytohormone-mediated regulation of heat stress response in plants -- 9. Phytohormones and cold stress tolerance -- 10. Drought stress: involvement of plant hormones in perception, signaling and response -- 11. Involvement of phytohormones in flooding stress tolerance in plants -- 12. Roles of long-distance signals in nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur uptake and sensing in plants -- 13. Phytohormone involvement in plant responses to soil acidity -- 14. Plant response to toxic metals: emerging sources, phytohormone role and tolerance strategies.
    Abstract: This book provides new insights into the mechanisms of plant hormone-mediated growth regulation and stress tolerance covering the most recent biochemical, physiological, genetic, and molecular studies. It also highlights the potential implications of plant hormones in ensuring food security in the face of climate change. Each chapter covers particular abiotic stress (heat stress, cold, drought, flooding, soil acidity, ozone, heavy metals, elevated CO2, acid rain, and photooxidative stress) and the versatile role of plant hormones in stress perception, signal transduction, and subsequent stress tolerance in the context of climate change. Some chapters also discuss hormonal crosstalk or interaction in plant stress adaptation and highlight convergence points of crosstalk between plant hormones and environmental signals such as light, which are considered recent breakthrough studies in plant hormone research. As exogenous application or genetic manipulation of hormones can alter crop yield under favorable and/or unfavorable environmental conditions, the utilization of plant hormones in modern agriculture is of great significance in the context of global climate change. Thus, it is important to further explore how hormone manipulation can secure a good harvest under challenging environmental conditions. This volume is dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 and 13. The volume is suitable for plant science-related courses, such as plant stress physiology, plant growth regulators, and physiology and biochemistry of phytohormones for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students at colleges and universities. The book can be a useful reference for academicians and scientists involved in research related to plant hormones and stress tolerance.
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    Pages: XVII, 372 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811949418
    DDC: 581.788
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Environment. ; Food science. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- How we got here, and where we need to go: The bitter fight about meat and climate -- The consequences for climate of meat consumption -- The Limits of Vegetarianism -- The Benefits of Modern Efficiency -- The Limits of Efficiency -- The Miracle of Grass -- The limits of grass -- Lightening our Carbon Hoofprint -- Policy Pathways -- Index.
    Abstract: In the ongoing effort to combat global climate catastrophe, animal agriculture has long been a subject of contention. On the one hand, most agree that across the world increasing meat and dairy consumption are accelerating anthropogenic climate change. On the other hand, proponents of the livestock industry argue that modern advancements reduce greenhouse gas emissions from efficient livestock production to negligible quantities. Some even maintain that grass-based livestock production has a net positive impact on the environment, due to the carbon sequestration caused by grazing. Whom are we to believe? This book shows us that the answer is not so clear-cut. Beginning with the implications of the UN’s Livestock’s Long Shadow report, it breaks down the blind spots and highlights the insights of the most prominent pro-meat arguments, as well as of the push for a global switch to vegetarianism. While advances in efficiency might reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of meat or milk produced, attendant decreases in cost can enable overconsumption and thus produce more waste. And while carbon sequestration is beneficial, it is not a reliable cure-all for the industry. Due to the economics of farming, however, eliminating meat consumption may not even reduce emissions at all. The truth about livestock production is much more nuanced but, luckily, also far more holistic. The future of agricultural policy will have to take into consideration factors such as human health and economics, as well as climate. Eschewing ideology for empirical rigor, this book paves an actionable path forward for both consumers and producers, offering unique solutions for each livestock system and simple, everyday adjustments for the average omnivore.
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    Pages: VIII, 231 p. 96 illus., 73 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031090233
    Series Statement: Food and Health,
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Genetics. ; Food science. ; Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Food Science. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Agronomical approaches for biofortification of cereal crops -- Chapter 2. Molecular approaches for biofortification of cereal crops -- Chapter 3. Molecular Approaches for Biofortification of Cereal crops -- Chapter 4. Genome editing approaches for biofortification of cereal crops -- Chapter 5. Metabolomics approaches to study nutritional aspects in cereal crops -- Chapter 6. Biofortification of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) -- Chapter 7. Biofortification of wheat using current resources and future challenges -- Chapter 8. Biofortification of maize (Zea mays) -- Chapter 9. Biofortification of barley for nutritional security -- Chapter 10. Biofortification of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) -- Chapter 11. Biofortification of oats (Avena sativa) -- Chapter 12. Nutrigenomics in Cereals -- Chapter 13. Genetically modified cereal crops regulation policies -- Chapter 14. Nanotechnological approaches for biofortification concept and concern in cereal crops.
    Abstract: The book addresses recent advances in biofortification using different approaches like foliar fertilizer, plant breeding, and genetic engineering as well as its utilization for improvement of nutritional quality of cereals. The content compiled is contributed by the renowned scientists actively working in the area of the cereal biofortification. This is an authentic, reliable, and exhaustive compilation bringing together the technological advancements, fundamental principles, and applicability of scientific innovations in biofortification. It also discusses policies and regulations for the implication of various strategies. It is useful reading material for researchers and students in the field. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 384 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811943089
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Biotechnology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Origin of watermelon -- Whole genome sequencing of watermelon and other relevant genomic resources -- Watermelon Genetic Resources and Diversity -- Watermelon genomic resources for disease resistance -- - The NLR family of disease resistance genes in cultivated watermelon and other cucurbits: opportunities and challenges -- Mapping of economic and quality related loci in watermelon -- Genetics and genomics of fruit and quality traits of watermelon -- Genetics and genomics of host resistance and develop disease tolerant cultivars of watermelon -- Molecular and Metabolic Regulation of Nutraceuticals in Watermelon -- Challenges of Traditional breeding in watermelon.
    Abstract: This book is the first comprehensive compilation of deliberations on botany, genetic resources and diversity, classical genetics and traditional breeding, genetic transformation, and detailed enumeration on molecular maps and mapping of economic genes and QTLs, whole genome sequencing and comparative genomics in watermelon, and elucidation on functional genomics. The genomic resources for disease resistance, genomics of fruit and quality traits of watermelon, and molecular and metabolic regulation of nutraceuticals in watermelon are discussed. Mapping of quality traits, and biotic and abiotic resistance is also to be discussed. The genome draft of watermelon and application of genome editing are covered. The book contains approximately 250 pages and over 10 chapters authored by globally reputed experts on the relevant field in this crop. This book is useful to the students, teachers, and scientists in academia and relevant private companies interested in horticulture, genetics, breeding, pathology, entomology, physiology, molecular genetics and genomics, in vitro culture and genetic engineering, and structural and functional genomics. This book is also useful for seed industries. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: V, 172 p. 33 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031347160
    Series Statement: Compendium of Plant Genomes,
    DDC: 580
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Soil science. ; Agronomy. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plant ecology. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Agriculture. ; Soil Science. ; Agronomy. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Ecology. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter. 1. Soil Physics and Plant Growth -- Chapter. 2. Soil Water and Plant Growth -- Chapter. 3. Irrigation Management -- Chapter. 4. Drainage -- Chapter. 5. Soil Structure and Plant Growth -- Chapter. 6. Soil Air and Plant Growth -- Chapter. 7. Soil Temperature and Plant Growth -- Chapter. 8. Soil Strength and Plant Growth -- Chapter. 9. Management of Soil Physical Environment in Relation to Plant Growth.
    Abstract: This textbook on the applied aspects of soil physics covers introduction to soil physical properties and processes, and their evaluation and management in relation to plant growth. It distinguishes physical properties that directly influence plant growth from those that indirectly affect agricultural productivity. Chapters are also devoted to the concept of soil health and the role of soil physics on preservation of soil health and environmental quality. As such, this book fills a unique knowledge gap for agriculture and agronomy students, course directors as well as field professionals. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 254 p. 19 illus., 2 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031280573
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Veterinary Science. ; Animal Physiology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Feeding of the pregnant and lactating mare -- Chapter 2: Growth and development of the horse -- Chapter 3: Management and nutrition after weaning -- Chapter 4: Feeding growing race horses in work -- Chapter 5: Feeding practices of mares and young horses -- Chapter 6: Health risks of growing horses related to exercise and parasite control. .
    Abstract: This volume offers the latest research-based findings to equip professionals involved in the breeding and raising of horses. Contributions were carefully selected and prepared by leading experts in their fields. The collection starts with a discussion of pregnant and lactating mares, followed by details on foal development, nutritional requirements, and feeding practices under different conditions. Special sections on young horses in training, parasite control as well as on health risks related to nutrition and exercise round off this unique and easy-to-read reference. Today’s horses perform variety of roles and there are many categories of horses based on their breed, size and use, making adequate nutrition challenging. This book considers the links between health, proper dietary treatment and management practices to increase our understanding of the needs of growing horses. In addition, it highlights various innovations in equine nutrition and management to ensure animal wellbeing. Veterinarians, animal nutritionist, and all stakeholders and people working in the horse industry will benefit from the presented knowledge. This book fills a literature gap to prevent health consequences and strengthen performance and physical development in equines.
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    Pages: VII, 123 p. 6 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031352713
    DDC: 636.089
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Genetics. ; Molecular biology. ; Biology Technique. ; Agriculture. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Molecular Biology. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. TILLING in the era of precise genome editing -- 2. Induced mutagenesis -- 3. Bioinformatics and candidate gene mining for TILLING -- 4. Next generation mutation detection techniques in crops -- 5. TILLING by sequencing -- 6. Advances in Eco-TILLING -- 7. Mutagenesis in somatic tissues -- 8. Forward genetics: Phenomics and trait selection -- 9. Towards development of climate resilient crops -- 10. Future of TILLING in plant breeding -- 11. Perception of food crops developed by mutagenesis among various stakeholders.
    Abstract: This edited book is a comprehensive compilation of deliberations in the field of agriculture, food security, climate resilient crops and on the relevance of the popular TILLING technique in the era of precise genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9). This book particularly deliberates on new developments in this field, such as, induced mutagenesis techniques, mutagenesis in somatic tissues, bio-informatics analysis and gene mining. This volume also focuses on next generation mutation detection techniques, exome capture, forward and reverses genetics, trait selection and, finally deliberates on the future of TILLING in plant breeding and product development. TILLING (Targeting Induced Local Lesions in Genome) is a popular molecular biology technique for detecting polymorphism in a mutagenized population. Eco-TILLING refers to natural TILLING. This technique can be applied to a wider range of crops. Products developed through TILLING are not regulated throughout the world, thus having a wider acceptance among various stakeholders. This volume is timely and looks into the updated aspects of mutagenesis, TILLING, Eco-TILLING along with OMIC tools, their amalgamated applications towards crop improvement. This book contains 11 chapters and 250 pages authored by globally reputed scientists on the field of mutagenesis, TILLING and Eco-TILLING. This book is useful for research scholars, students, teachers and scientists in the academia, policy makers, relevant public, plant breeding companies, private companies and cooperatives interested in understanding or applying mutagenesis, TILLING for editing gene of interest and develop new products in agriculture.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 236 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819927227
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture Economic aspects. ; Alternative medicine. ; Pharmacology. ; Agronomy. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Agricultural Economics. ; Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ; Pharmacology. ; Agronomy. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Khikeya Semy*, Ruokuonuo Kuotsu -- Ethnobotanical study of medicinal herbs used by the Naga tribals of Eastern Himalayas -- khikeyasemy@gmail.com -- 2. Ahirrao YA1, Patil MV2 and DA Patil3* -- Ethnomedicinal Use-reports of Seeds As Tapped From Herbal Vendors In North Maharashtra (India) -- dapatil_10aug@yahoo.com -- 3. Pious Soris Tresina, Murugeswaran Santhiya Selvam, Vallinayagam Sornalakshmi and Veerababu Ramasamy Mohan -- Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary -- vrmohanvoc@gmail.com -- 4. Jayalekshmi C V 1† , Reshma K Ramesh 1† , Vijai M 2† & Suresh V* -- Ethnomedicinal Plants used by Irula Tribal Settlement of Attappady in Palakkad District Kerala, India -- 5. Jayalekshmi C V 1† , Reshma S 2† & Suresh V* -- Folk Medicine Of Chittur Taluk In Palakkad District, -- 6. R. Manikandan 1 , S.P. Nithya, R. Mehala Devi -- Checklist Flora of Sunderdhunga Valley, Western Himalaya, with Emphasis on Ethno-Medicinal Plants -- 7. Pinki Gogoi, Pyonim Lungphi, A.P. Das & Ayam Victor Singh * -- Phytomedicines Used In Respiratory Diseases By Traditional Healers Of Lakhimpur & Dhemaji Districts Of Assam, India -- 8. Lydia Yeptho*, T. Ajungla -- Understanding phytomedicinal gastronomic culture of the Nagas in Nagaland, India -- 9. Ritee Basu, Sukanya Dasgupta, Spoorthy N Babu, Ayesha Noor* -- Medicinal Plants in the Indian Traditional Medicine and Current Practices -- 10. Rajeev Ranjan Kumar, Jaidev Chauhan, Vijay Kant Purohit and Pratti Prasad -- Conservation of RET Medicinal and Aromatic plants, for their Appraisal in Traditional Medicines and Current practices in Indian Himalayan Region -- 11. Neva Chaudhary 1* , Suresh K. Ghimire 2 and Ram P. Chaudhary -- Traditional Amchi Medicinal Practice in trans-Himalayas of Nepal: Conservation and Bioprospecting -- 12. Salman Majeed 1* , Muhammad Zafar 1 , Mushtaq Ahmad 1,2 , Shazia Sultana 1 , Muhammad Fethi, Ozdemir 3 , Omer Kilic 4 , Ghulam Yaseen 5 , Nabila 1 -- Appraisal of Medicinal Plants Diversity Inhabited in Deserts Areas -- 13. Karma Yeshi, Phurpa Wangchuk -- Bush Medicinal Plants of the Australian Wet Tropics and Their Biodiscovery Potential -- 14. Kausar Rashid1*, Sufiya Rashid1, Aijaz Hassan Ganie2, Irshad A. Nawchoo1, Mudasir A. Tantry3, Anzar A. Khuroo4 -- Trillium govanianum, a promising endemic medicinal herb of the Himalaya -- 15. K. Abirami, P. Revathi, K. Thenmozhi* and K. Sowndhararajan -- Comprehensive Review on Wild Basil Genus Orthosiphon of Lamiaceae -- 16. T. Soumya, P. R. Jayasree and P. R. Manish Kumar -- Zingiberaceae plants – a cornucopia of promising chemotherapeuticals for cancer cure -- 17. Nikita Patel and Ramar Krishnamurthy -- Moringa oleifera Accessions: Perspectives and application as nutraceuticals and phytomedicines -- 18. Sreeja Puthanpura Sasidharanc, Xuefei Yanga,b, Karuppusamy Arunachalama,b* -- An overview of ethnobotany, phytochemicals and pharmacological properties of Ficus species -- 19. Sunil Kumar 1 , Bikarma Singh 2,3 -- Phytochemistry and pharmacology of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don and Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz -- 20. Naveen Dhingra* 1 , Shaligram Sharma 2 , Pratima Kumari 3 and Anand Kar 4 -- Resilience Activity of Glycyrrhiza glabra in Relation to Cancer: Chemistry and Mechanism -- 21. Reshmi Chembrammal 1 *, Aswathi Pokkadath 2 and John Ernest Thoppil 3 -- Strobilanthes: A plethora of phytomedicine -- 22. Sonia Mol Joseph* And Amala Dev A.R -- Annonaceae: Tropical medicinal plants with potential anticancer compounds: An overview -- 23. Suman Thamburaj † , Chayanika Sarma † , Anju Mariam Johnson † , Akhila Etikala † and Suresh Kumar Kalakandan* -- Biocolorant from Anisochilus carnosus: A natural food preservative -- 24. Azhagu Saravana Babu. P 1 , Vajiha Aafrin. B 2 , Sagorika Goyali 1 , Geethika. M 1 , Sugumari.V 1 , M. Sukumar -- Therapeutic properties of Nardostachys jatamansi and its applications in Post Chemotherapy induced hair loss in cancer patients -- 25. Marney Pascoli Cereda -- Phototherapeutic potential of cassava (Manihot esculenta, Crantz). -- 26. Saranya Surendran and *Raju Ramasubbu -- Phytochemistry and Pharmacological studies of Indian Cinnamomum Schaeff. -- 27. Silvy Mathew, Reshma Rajan -- Medicinal properties and population studies on Sarcostigma kleinii Wight &Arn. -- 28. Anjana Krishnan1, Jomy Joseph2 and Sudha Kalyanikutty1*, -- The Utility of Natural Mucilage from the Medicinal plant, ‘Patha’ (Cyclea peltata) as an Alternative for Solidifying Agent in Cell Growth Media -- 29. S. N. Preethamol 1 * and John E Thoppil 2 -- Secondary metabolites in Ophiorrhiza brunonis Wight &Arn. (Rubiaceae): A lead towards its anticancer potential -- 30. Kajal Chakraborty -- Marine macroalgae as a treasure house of bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals -- 31. Kapish Kapoor †1* , Priyal Jain †2 Joohee Pradhan †1* -- Plant metabolites as new leads to herbal drug discovery: Approaches and Challenges -- 32. Mudasir Maqbool 1 , Kitika Shenmar 2 , Ansab Akther 3 , Reyaz Hassan Mir 2 , Adil Farooq Wali 4* , Roohi Mohi-ud-din 5* -- Biochanin A Chemistry, Structural Modifications, and Therapeutic Applications: An Update -- 33. Biswajit Patra 1 , Nibedita Das 2 , Mohammad Zaki Shamim 3 , Tapan Kumar Mohanta 4, Bishwambhar Mishra 4 , Yugal Kishore Mohanta 5* -- Dietary Natural Polyphenols Against Bacterial and Fungal Infections: An Emerging Gravity in Health care and Food industry -- 34. Joohee Pradhan 1 * Purnima Paliwal 2† Sunita Panchawat 1† Rohini Trivedi 3† , and Devshree Gayakwad 4† -- Phyto-constituents as Potential Leads for the Development of Novel Antiepileptic Drugs -- 35. Hitesh Chopra 1 , Shabana Bibi 2 , Yugal Kishore Mohanta 3 , Sony Kumari 3 , Atif Amin Baig 4* -- Role of Polyphenols in Cardiovascular diseases -- 36. Alankar Shrivastava -- Steam Distillation: Principle And Applications For The Extraction Of Essential Oils From Plants -- 37. Durga Prasad Barik -- Factors Influencing Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation Efficiency In Plants – A Case Study -- 38. Dr T V Binu, C B Athira -- Evaluation Of Medicinal Planttager With Reference To Its Substitute -- 39. Shipra Jha1, Shilpi Yadev2 -- Biotechnology: Production of Natural Bioactive Compounds from Leguminous Plants & Disease Management -- 40. Pawan Mulani*, Dr.Sweta S.Koka, Anirudh Padiyar, Dr. R.K. Maheshwari, Dr. G.N. Darwhekar -- Novel Ecofriendly Method Of Extraction For Fixed Oils Using Solvent Action Of Solid Solubilizers -- 41. 1Yasotha Jeyaram, 2Priya Prasannan, 1Arjun Pandian, 2*Ramasubbu Raju -- Conservation attempts of woody medicinal plants of India by Biotechnological tools -- 42. M.V Lakshmi, S. Jeyaraj, and T.S Swapna -- Conservation of endangered medicinal plants by in-vitro propagation methods -- 43. Nadia Iqbal 1* , Sidra Nisar Ahmed 2 , Urooj subhan 1 , Nageen Arif 1 , Humaira Saleem 1 , Farah Deeba 1 -- Application of biotechnology to produce plant-derived biologically important compounds -- 44. Mehmet Zeki Kocak 1 * , Mustafa Güven Kaysim 2 -- Appraisal of Medicinal Plants for Pharmacological Properties -- 45. Yuhong Zheng 1 , Xin Shi 2 , Li Fu 3* -- Pharmacological properties and tissue culture method of endangered medicinal plants -- 46. Morvarid Noormohammadi 1 , Farzad Shidfar 2* -- Natural compounds with pharmacological properties in clinical trials -- 47. Aswathi Pokkadath1, Reshmi Chembrammal2, and John Ernest Thoppil3 -- Phytopharmacological aspects of the genus Terminalia -- 48. Priyanka Soni 1 , Md. Sajid Ghufran 2 and Govinda Rao Duddukuri 3 * -- Anticancer potential of plant-derived compounds: An overview of their epigenetic mode of action -- 49. Nikita Kale -- Treatment of Cancer Using Combination of Herbal & Novel Drug Delivery System -- 50. Nisha Sam Nirmala* 1 , Navina Bala Krishnan 1 , Vaishnavi Vivekanandan 1 , Krishnaraj Thirugnanasambantham -- Anti-Inflammatory Potential Of Lead Compounds And Their Derivatives From Medicinal Plants -- 51. Tanima Bhattacharya a,b# , Debashrita Das c# , Hitesh Chopra d , Atif Amin Baig* e -- Alzheimer disease treatment using natural foods: A perspective overview -- 52. Anjali Saharan 1 , Harkiran Nehra 2 , Chander Parkash 3 , Rakesh Kumar Sindhu 4 , Inderjeet Verma 3 -- Natural products used for the treatment of an autoimmune disorder -- 53. Cristina M. Pérez Zamora 1,2*† , Carola A. Torres 1,2*† and Ana M. Gonzalez 3 -- Strategies to improve antimicrobial activity of natural products: approaches and challenges -- 54. Sinimol Thekkekkoottumughath Peethambaran1* -- Plants Described In Ayurveda With Immunomodulatory Potential -- 55. B Sumithra 1*, Sanjeeb Kumar Mandal 1, B Bishwambhar Mishra 1, Mounika KVSSN 1, Caleb Joel Raj J 1, Aishwarya CVS 1. -- Plant-derived drugs for Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders -- 56. Afroze Naveed Basha 1 , Ramya Subramanian 2 , Kandeepan Chithan 1 , Gopinath Gurulingam, Vincent 3 , Karthigeyan Murugesan 3 , Ananthavalli Ramachandran 3 , Sivakumar Pethanan 3 , Mani, Panagal 4 , Chella Perumal Palanisamy 5* , Jayakumararaj Ramaraj 6* -- Properties and mechanism of antimicrobial agents from plant derived essential oils -- 57. Thomson Alex 1 , Alankar Shrivastava 2* , Damanpreet Kaur Lang 3 , Rakhi Khabiya 4, Sweta S. Koka 4 , Yasmin Sultana 1* -- Nanotechnological Modus Operandi For The Delivery Of Cytotoxic Phytochemicals -- 58. a Arun John and b Rinu Elizabeth Roy -- Plant Based Green Nano Particles In Cancer Diagnosis And Chemotherapy -- 59. Jeyanthi Palanivelu, R. Sai Nandhini, Kalpana Shree S, Phalguni Maity, G.S.Madhumathi, Anindita Bhar , Jeyanthi Palanivelu* -- Use Of Nanoparticles In Cancer Therapy Using Plant Resources -- 60. Md. Sajid Ghufran 1* , Priyanka Soni 2 and Govinda Rao Duddukuri 3 -- The global concern for cancer emergence and its prevention: A systematic unveiling of the present scenario -- 61. Shaikh Ajij Ahmed Makbul 1,* Sayeedur Rahman 2 -- Regularly used poisonous medicinal pl.
    Abstract: This book focuses on natural products, in particular medicinal plants and their derived products, as an indispensable source of bioactive molecules that serve as either drug candidates or lead compounds for drug design and discovery . There are several advantages for plant-derived therapeutics, including wide availability, diverse pharmacological actions, and a generally good profile of safety and tolerability. Over the recent years, there have been numerous reports from clinical studies testifying the efficacy and safety of medicinal plants and phytochemicals in treating human diseases. A plethora of basic studies has also unraveled molecular mechanisms underlying the health benefits of herbal medicines. Nevertheless, issues such as identification of bioactive ingredients, standardization of the products, and drug interactions remain to be systematically documented. Bioprospecting of Tropical Medicinal Plants represents a comprehensive analysis of natural products, mainly medicinal plants and phytochemicals. It includes detailed medicinal properties and pharmacological action from in vitro models to clinical trials. The goal is to present the readers a carefully curated collection of plant-derived natural products and their underlying molecular mechanisms.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 1544 p. 150 illus., 132 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031287800
    DDC: 580
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Applied ethics. ; Agronomy. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Ethics. ; Agronomy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Biodiversity and Human Health Impacts of Agrochemicals -- Chapter 1. Agrochemicals: Safety Evaluation and Characterization for Human and Biodiversity -- Chapter 2. Agrochemical Use and Emerging Human and Animal Diseases -- Chapter 3. Global biodiversity decline and loss from agricultural intensification through agrochemical application -- Chapter 4. Evidence of the Toxic Potentials of Agrochemicals on Human Health and Biodiversity -- Chapter 5. Agrochemicals and Pollinator Diversity: A Socio-ecological Synthesis -- Chapter 6. One Health Implications of Agrochemicals and their Eco-benign Substitutes -- Chapter 7. Risk of Agrochemical on Biodiversity and Human Health: Implication on Conservation and Sustainable Mitigations Strategies -- Chapter 8. Mitigating the One Health Impacts of Agrochemicals through Sustainable Policies and Regulations -- Chapter 9. Health Implications of Agrochemicals - Nexus of their Impacts, Sustainable Management Approaches, and Policy Gaps -- Chapter 10. Detrimental Effects of Agrochemical-based Agricultural Intensification on Biodiversity: Evidence from Some Past Studies -- Part II: Food Production, Safety, Security, Sovereignty and the Economic Implications of Agrochemical Use -- Chapter 11. Food Safety and Agrochemicals: Risk Assessment and Food Security Implications -- Chapter 12. Chemical-based fruit ripening and the implications for ecosystem health and safety -- Chapter 13. Socio-economic and Ecological Values of Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides -- Chapter 14. Meta-evaluation of the One Health Implication on Food Systems of Agrochemical Use -- Chapter 15. Food Quality and Agrochemical Use: Integrated Monitoring, Assessment, and Management Policies -- Chapter 16. Plants and Soil Microbiota Health Implications of Agrochemicals: Potential Alternatives for the Safe Propagation of Food Crops -- Chapter 17. A global perspective of synthetic agrochemicals in local farmers’ markets of fruits and vegetables -- Chapter 18. Factors Influencing Agrochemical Use, Practices, and Knowledge Systems: Case Study of Rice farmers in the Cauvery Delta Zone of Tamil Nadu, India -- Part III: Agrochemicals and Environmental Justice: Dynamics, Remediation, and Sustainable Alternatives -- Chapter 19. Sustainable approaches for the remediation of agrochemicals in the environment -- Chapter 20. Plant-based Agrobiodiversity Solutions to Reduce Agrochemical Use -- Chapter 21. Prospects of Insect Farming for Food Security, Environmental Sustainability and as an Alternative to Agrochemical Use -- Chapter 22. Implications of Agrochemical Application on Soil Fauna and Ecosystem and their Sustainable Alternatives -- Chapter 23. Sustainable Agricultural Pest Control Strategies to Boost Food and Socioecological Security: The Allelopathic Strategy -- Chapter 24. Impacts of Agrochemicals on Fish Composition in Natural Waters: A Sustainable Management Approach -- Chapter 25. Sustainable Alternatives to Agrochemicals and their Socio-Economic and Ecological Values -- Chapter 26. Global Environmental Sustainability and Agrochemical Use -- Chapter 27. Impacts of Chemical Use in Agricultural Practices: Perspectives of Soil Microorganism and Vegetation -- Chapter 28. Eco-farming for Sustainability: Defending Our Way of Life Against Agrochemicals.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the United Nations SDG 3, SDG 12, and SDG 15. The book covers the full range of issues associated with agrochemical use from a One Health standpoint to promote a cleaner and safer alternative that leaves little to no negative legacy on Earth’s natural, social, and economic systems. The main focus of the book is to address the biodiversity and human health, food security, and socio-environmental implications of agrochemical use in food production. It deals with the need to move away from the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture. The threat to key aspects of One Health will be used as evidence in support of the need to transition to safer and cleaner food production systems as well as the social, economic, health, and environmental viability of sustainable alternatives. One Health is the innovative convergence approach that encourages collaborative, cross-sectoral, and transdisciplinary methods to monitor, assess, report, and implement shared human health, biodiversity, and environmental challenges and goals such as agrochemical use. Conventional agrochemicals are chemicals used to protect plants, improve crop yield and manage agricultural fields but also have a negative legacy on Earth’s systems. This book is of interest and useful to agricultural trainees and trainers, soil, food and agricultural institutes, food and soil systems specialists, biodiversity and environmental managers, activists, practitioners, and students. It is also a useful read for conservationists and industries interested in promoting organic agriculture for a sustainable community, regional and global development.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 826 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819934393
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, 34
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    Keywords: Plant biotechnology. ; Plant genetics. ; Plant molecular biology. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Genetics. ; Plant Molecular Biology. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Plant Genetic Resources: Conservation, Evaluation and Utilization in Plant Breeding -- Applicability of ISAP and RAPD Techniques for Capsicum Collections Genotyping -- SINE-Markers as a Powerful Tool for Assessing Genetic Diversity to Improve Potato -- Improved breeding of high carotene carrots through marker-assisted paternity selection and Raman spectroscopy -- Traditional and modern molecular cytogenetic approaches to study of mutagen-induced DNA damage - a case of Fagopyrum species -- Improvement of Yield in Cowpea Varieties using Different Breeding Approaches -- Germplasm Diversity and Breeding Approaches for Genetic Improvement of Mungbean -- Mutation Breeding for Adaptation to Climate Change in Seed Propagated Crops -- Induced Mutagenesis-A Reliable Technology to Overcome the Limitations of Low Genetic Variability in Lentils -- Abiotic stress tolerance and nutritional improvement in chickpeas through recombination, mutation, and molecular breeding -- Application of Molecular Markers for Assessing Genetic Diversity in Faba Bean -- Conventional and Molecular Breeding for Genetic Improvement of Maize (Zea mays L.) -- Conventional and Molecular Breeding for Sunflower Nutrition Quality Improvement -- Mendelian to Genomics and Bioinformatics Approaches in cytoplasmic male sterility and fertility restoration in Sorghum breeding -- Induced Mutations for Developing New Ornamental Varieties -- In vitro embryo rescue techniques and applications in hybrid plant development -- Proteomic and Biochemical Research for Exploring the Role of Plant-Derived Smoke in Food Crops -- Genome-wide association study (GWAS): concept and methodology for gene mapping in plants -- Tweaking CRISPR/Cas for developing salt and drought tolerant crop plants -- CRISPR/Cas in improvement of food crops for feeding the world into the future.
    Abstract: As per the reports of FAO, the human population will rise to 9 billion by the end of 2050 and 70% of more food must be produced over the next three decades to feed the additional population. The breeding approaches for crop improvement programs are dependent on the availability and accessibility of genetic variation, either spontaneous or induced by the mutagens. Plant breeders, agronomists, and geneticists are under constant pressure to expand food production by employing innovative breeding strategies to enhance yield, adaptability, nutrition, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. In conventional breeding approaches, introgression of genes in crop varieties is laborious and time-consuming. Nowadays, new innovative plant breeding techniques such as molecular breeding and plant biotechnology, supplement the traditional breeding approaches to achieve the desired goals of enhanced food production. With the advent of recent molecular tools like genomics, transgenics, molecular marker-assisted back-crossing, TILLING, Eco-TILLING, gene editing, CRISPR CAS, non-targeted protein abundant comparative proteomics, genome wide association studies have made possible mapping of important QTLs, insertion of transgenes, reduction of linkage drags, and manipulation of genome. In general, conventional and modern plant breeding approaches would be strategically ideal for developing new elite crop varieties to meet the feeding requirement of the increasing world population. This book highlights the latest progress in the field of plant breeding, and their applicability in crop improvement. The basic concept of this 2-volume work is to assess the use of modern breeding strategies in supplementing the conventional breeding toward the development of elite crop varieties, for obtaining desired goals of food production.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXI, 569 p. 109 illus., 90 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031266690
    DDC: 631.52
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  • 88
    Keywords: Food science. ; Agriculture. ; Food security. ; Food Science. ; Agriculture. ; Food Security.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Economic, Legal, and Technological Support of Quality Management and Sustainable Development in the Digital Agro-Industrial Complex -- Sustainable Development of Agro-industrial Complex and Food Security through Digital Agriculture: Contribution of Robots, Big Data, and AI -- State and Development of Cotton Production in Kyrgyzstan -- Model Lawmaking as a Condition for Stable Development of Beekeeping Activities in CIS Countries -- Algorithms and Tools of Digital Marketing for the Sustainable Development of Agricultural Tourism Businesses -- Digitalization as a Factor in Improving the Efficiency of Agricultural Production and Living Standards of the Rural Population in Russia -- Improvement of the Grain Quality Assessment System in context of the North Kazakhstan Region -- Agricultural Organizations as the Basis of the Production Segment of Sustainable Development of Social, Ecological, and Economic Systems -- Improvement of Agricultural Policy of Kazakhstan in Improving the Use of Labor Potential of Rural Areas -- Transformation of Purchasing Behavior in Choosing Meat and Meat Products as an Important Aspect in the Development of the AIC -- Part 2. Russian and International Agricultural Policies for Food Security -- Assessment of the Effectiveness of Dairy Farming -- The Role of Agricultural Protectionism in National Food Security.[ Some Aspects of Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic -- Monitoring in the Agricultural Sector, Economic Indicators of the Agricultural Sector in Cyprus -- Foreign Economic Relations of the European Union Countries and Their Assessment in the Context of Implementing the New Common Agricultural Policy -- Development of Agricultural Cooperation as the Basis for Digitalization of the Agricultural Sector of the Kyrgyz Republic -- The Role and Place of Russia in the World Market of Meat and Meat Products -- Changes in Global Production and Trade of Major Tropical Fruits -- Factors and Trends in the Development of International Trade in Fruit and Berry Products.
    Abstract: The role of agriculture in the provision of food security and the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) is paramount. For example, agriculture plays a significant role in the adaptation to climate change to support SDG-13. Other roles consist of the provision of responsible employment for agricultural personnel within SDG-8 and the unique ability of agriculture to improve environmental conditions based on the regenerative management of natural resources to support SDG-12. Also, agriculture is associated with sustainable development of rural areas to support SDG-11. Digital Agriculture for Food Security and Sustainable Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex is intended to show the strong interrelation of the sustainable developmental goals in modern agriculture and the need for their implementation no matter how complex or involved. The book elaborates on the concept of digital agriculture for food security and sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex and the systemically important role of digitalisation in the SDG-9 sustainable development of modern agriculture. The book is made up of five sections, with the first exploring topical issues of food security and the contribution of digital agriculture in addressing them through the sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex. The second section presents a detailed study in the provision of food security and sustainable development. A third section discusses the provision of food security and sustainable development based on digital agriculture in Central Asia while section four looks forward to new opportunities for the development of digital agriculture based on advanced technologies of Industry 4.0. An important final section presents action-oriented solutions and frameworks for the development of digital agriculture based on advanced technologies.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 167 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031279119
    DDC: 641.3
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Soil science. ; Sedimentology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Environmental management. ; Agriculture. ; Soil Science. ; Sedimentology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Soil And Water Management -- Chapter 2: Water Erosion -- Chapter 3: Modeling Water Erosion -- Chapter 4: Wind Erosion -- Chapter 5: Wind Erosion Modeling -- Chapter 6: Tillage Erosion -- Chapter 7: Tillage Systems -- Chapter 8: Cropping Systems -- Chapter 9: Crop Residue Management -- Chapter 10: Cover Crops -- Chapter 11: Perennial Plants And Soil Management -- Chapter 12: Soil Amendments -- Chapter 13: Mechanical Structures And Engineering Techniques -- Chapter 14: Restoration And Management Of Degraded Soils -- Chapter 15: Soil Fertility Management -- Chapter 16: Nutrient Erosion And Hypoxia Of Aquatic Ecosystems -- Chapter 17: Soil Water Management -- Chapter 18: Management Of Grazing Lands -- Chapter 19: Soil Management And Carbon Dynamics -- Chapter 20: One Health -- Chapter 21: Soil Resilience -- Chapter 22: Food, Water, And Climate -- Chapter 23: The Way Forward.
    Abstract: This updated and expanded second edition textbook, describes all main aspects of soil management, to address the serious problems of soil erosion and the attendant environmental pollution. The global high demands for food, fiber, feed, and fuel put a constant strain on the environment, which can only be mitigated by soil conservation. This edition incorporates new concepts and provides an up-to-date review of soil management principles and practices. The authors also added new chapters on cover crops, crop residues, soil water management, nutrient management, perennials in crop rotations and organic amendments. All practices have a clear perspective on addressing soil erosion, physical and chemical problems, carbon dynamics and sequestration as well as non-point source pollution. The restorative nature of many practices, also consider water conservation as a main pillar of sustaining a healthy soil. This textbook is valuable for students and professionals in soil science, agronomy, agricultural engineering, hydrology, and management of natural resources.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 611 p. 181 illus., 95 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031303418
    DDC: 630
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  • 90
    Keywords: Plant biotechnology. ; Plant genetics. ; Plant molecular biology. ; Agriculture. ; Genetics. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Genetics. ; Plant Molecular Biology. ; Agriculture. ; Genetics and Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Plant Breeding from Classical Genetics to Molecular Approaches for Food and Nutrition Security -- Nanotechnology in Agriculture -- Contribution and Impact of Mutant Varieties on Food Security -- Mutation Breeding: Protocol and Role in crop improvement -- Transgenic Techniques for Plant Improvement: A brief Overview -- Mutagenesis and Transgenesis in Plant Breeding -- Crop Biofortification: Plant Breeding and Biotechnological Interventions to Combat Malnutrition -- In Vitro Techniques in Plant Breeding -- Crop improvement for sustainable food and nutritional security: Applications of mutagenesis and in vitro techniques -- Forward and Reverse Genetics in Crop Breeding -- Genetic mutations and molecular detection techniques in plant breeding -- RNA interference (RNAi) technology: an effective tool in plant breeding -- Doubled Haploid Production- Mechanism and Utilization in Plant Breeding -- TILLING and Eco-Tilling: Concept, Progress and its role in crop improvement -- Genome-Wide Association Study: A Powerful Approach to Map QTLs in Crop Plants -- Genome Editing - Mechanism and Utilization in Plant Breeding -- CRISPR/CAS: The Beginning of a New Era in Crop Improvement -- Next Generation Sequencing in Plant Breeding: Challenges and Possibilities.
    Abstract: As per the reports of FAO, the human population will rise to 9 billion by the end of 2050 and 70% of more food must be produced over the next three decades to feed the additional population. The breeding approaches for crop improvement programs are dependent on the availability and accessibility of genetic variation, either spontaneous or induced by the mutagens. Plant breeders, agronomists, and geneticists are under constant pressure to expand food production by employing innovative breeding strategies to enhance yield, adaptability, nutrition, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. In conventional breeding approaches, introgression of genes in crop varieties is laborious and time-consuming. Nowadays, new innovative plant breeding techniques such as molecular breeding and plant biotechnology, supplement the traditional breeding approaches to achieve the desired goals of enhanced food production. With the advent of recent molecular tools like genomics, transgenics, molecular marker-assisted back-crossing, TILLING, Eco-TILLING, gene editing, CRISPR CAS, non-targeted protein abundant comparative proteomics, genome wide association studies have made possible mapping of important QTLs, insertion of transgenes, reduction of linkage drags, and manipulation of genome. In general, conventional and modern plant breeding approaches would be strategically ideal for developing new elite crop varieties to meet the feeding requirement of the increasing world population. This book highlights the latest progress in the field of plant breeding, and their applicability in crop improvement. The basic concept of this 2-volume work is to assess the use of modern breeding strategies in supplementing conventional breeding toward the development of elite crop varieties, for obtaining desired goals of food production.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 540 p. 74 illus., 60 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031281464
    DDC: 631.52
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    Keywords: Plant diseases. ; Plant genetics. ; Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Plant Pathology. ; Plant Genetics. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction coffee breeding and challenges -- Choice of materials for mutation induction in arabica coffee -- Improved in-vitro establishment and germination of Coffea arabica seed -- Induced mutagenesis in coffee (Coffea arabica L.) using chemical agents -- Mutation induction using gamma irradiation and high frequency embryogenic callus from coffee (Coffea arabica) -- Chemical mutagenesis of Coffea arabica mature seed using EMS -- Physical mutagenesis of coffee seeds -- In-vitro regeneration of Coffea arabica var. Venecia through somatic embryogenesis -- Protocol on mutation induction in Coffea arabica using in vivo grafting and cuttings -- Protocol on mutation induction in coffee using in vitro tissue cultures -- Screening for resistance to coffee leaf rust -- Protocol to send samples of coffee leaf rust to CIFC -- Coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix) inoculation and evaluation under laboratory conditions -- Development of a PCR-Based Molecular Detection -- Technique for the Early Diagnosis of Coffee Leaf -- Rust Caused by Hemileia vastatrix -- Protocols for chromosome preparations: molecular cytogenetics and studying genome organization in coffee. .
    Abstract: This open-access book presents essential concepts and new, illustrated methods for mutation-assisted breeding of Coffea arabica L. (Arabica), one of the world's most important cash crops and beverages. Arabica coffee accounts for about 60% of the world's coffee production. Coffee leaf rust (CLR), caused by the fungus Hemileia vastatrix is the major disease affecting Arabica coffee resulting in losses of over $1 billion annually. The geographical distribution of CLR is expanding due to climate change. Moreover, the genetic improvement of Arabica coffee is constrained due to its very narrow genetic base. This protocol book covers practical methods to enhance genetic diversity in Arabica coffee through induced mutagenesis and for screening for resistance to CLR. Current breeding approaches, challenges, and opportunities for Arabica coffee improvement are briefly reviewed and a survey of common coffee diseases with emphasis on CLR is presented. Based on latest advances in science and technology, this book includes novel methods for single-cell mutagenesis using in vitro cell and tissue culture techniques and for genome-wide screening of induced mutations using genomics tools. Each protocol chapter provides step-by-step illustrated methods supported by example results. Given the impact of recent CLR epidemics on Arabica coffee production in Latin America, the book is intended to serve as a timely reference and guide for students and researchers in the agricultural sciences, plant pathologists and breeders, as well as growers and end-users interested in producing novel coffee genotypes for genetic studies, breeding, and commercial applications. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XX, 314 p. 99 illus., 92 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783662672730
    DDC: 571.92
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Plant physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Occurrence of salinity and drought stresses: status, impact and management -- Chapter 2. Multiple stresses is a big challenge for development of tolerant varieties: Shared and unique physiological responses -- Chapter 3. Physio-biochemical approaches for raising drought tolerance in plants: Recent progress and future perspectives -- Chapter 4. Physiological, biochemical and molecular responses to salt stress and seed priming approach to enhance salt tolerance in bread wheat -- Chapter 5. Drought and salinity stress: an overlapping osmotic resistance -- Chapter 6. Physiological and Post-Harvest Quality Changes of Horticultural Crops under salt stress -- Chapter 7. Conventional Breeding and Advance Approaches to Mitigate Drought and Salt Stress in Crop Plants -- Chapter 8. Strategies for improving tolerance to combined effect of drought and salinity stress in crops -- Chapter 9. Stress protectants in amelioration of abiotic stress: mechanism of action and potential role in sustaining oilseed and pulses productivity -- Chapter 10. Insights into drought and salinity stress tolerance in crop plant through various genomic approaches under changing climate -- Chapter 11. Strategies to improve drought and salinity tolerance in some cash crops through proteomics perspective -- Chapter 12. Insights in metabolomics responses to drought and salinity stress in crop plants -- Chapter 13. Transcriptional Regulatory Network Involved in Drought and Salt Stress Response in Rice -- Chapter 14. Advancement of omics approaches in understanding the mechanism of salinity tolerance in legumes -- Chapter 15. Speed Breeding: A budding technique to improve crop plants for drought and salinity tolerance.
    Abstract: This edited book is a comprehensive collection of scientific research on different plants under drought and salt stress conditions. The main focus of this book is to elaborate on the mechanisms being operative in plants under stress and how various biological factors mitigate the adverse effects for better plant productivity. This book covers all physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms operating under drought and saline stresses. The current status and impact of drought and salinity on various crop plants have been elaborated on in different chapters. Agricultural lands are either turning barren or becoming more saline and drought-prone with increasing temperatures, decreasing water tables, untimely rainfall, and other environmental factors. In India, salt-affected soils occupy an area of about 6.73 million ha of which saline and sodic soils constitute roughly 40 and 60%, respectively. All these factors individually or cumulatively, affect the plant growth and development and hence, the crop productivity with the monetary loss. The inbuilt plant's ability with modified/acclimatized mechanisms has been described in various chapters with step-wise descriptions. The role of various plant growth-promoting agents including nano-particles, micro-organisms, metabolites or phytohormones, etc in mitigating adverse effects of drought and salinity has been explained precisely. Updated information on the use of speed breeding, proteomics, epigenetics, and transcriptomics in different crops along with high throughput technologies is included for the cross-talk of various network mechanisms. This book is helpful for the readers in knowing salinity and drought through the physiological, biochemical and genetic, and molecular levels to understand plant behaviour under stress conditions. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, plant physiology, biochemistry, forestry, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists and policymakers will also find this to be a useful read.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 602 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819946693
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Biotic communities. ; Landscape ecology. ; Ecology . ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Ecosystems. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: System definitions -- Chapter 1: Introduction: why agroecology, why systems, why now? -- Chapter 2: Systems approach: analysis, design and modelling -- Chapter 3: Structure, functions and diversity of agroecosystems -- Part II: Analysis-oriented approaches -- Chapter 4: Categorising diversity through rural household typologies -- Chapter 5: Production functions and factors in agroecosystems -- Chapter 6: Landscape structure, functions and biodiversity -- Chapter 7: Spatial heterogeneity in agroecosystems -- Part III: Design-oriented approaches -- Chapter 8: Evaluation and indicators in the design of agroecosystems -- Chapter 9: Trade-offs around production and livelihood decisions -- Chapter 10: Pathways for agroecological transitions.
    Abstract: As agroecology gains momentum in the international research-for-development arena, there is an urgent need for methods and tools to support the co-design and evaluation of agroecological systems and their transitions. The social and ecological complexity of agroecosystems, their dynamics, uncertainties and sustainability, calls for an holistic, systemic approach to agroecology, which leads to questions such as: how do we deal with heterogeneity, landscapes, biodiversity or learning processes in agroecosystems analysis? How do we categorize diversity or analyse trade-offs in social-ecological interactions? How do we conceptualize, co-design and monitor agroecological transitions? This book sets out to answer these questions by building on the valuable ‘classics’ in agroecology. The book presents a systems perspective that underpins a combination of methodologies, ranging from participatory tools and field observations to mathematical simulation modelling. Researchers, advanced students and transdisciplinary practitioners will find in this book insights and methods to design research and (co-) innovation processes to foster agroecological transitions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XX, 393 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031429392
    DDC: 630
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant physiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 01: The Role of Gas Transmitters in Plant Hormonal Responses to Abiotic Stress -- Chapter 02: Understanding the involvement of gasotransmitters in the regulation of cellular signalling and adaptive responses against UV-B mediated oxidative stress in plants -- Chapter 03 Signaling Pathways of Gasotransmitters in Heavy Metal Stress Mitigation -- Chapter 04: Volatile signaling molecules in plants and their interplay with the redox balance under challenging environments: new insights -- Chapter 05: Alleviation of Plant Stress by Molecular Hydrogen -- Chapter 06: Understanding the role of nitric oxide and its interactive effects with phytohormones in mitigation of salinity stress -- Chapter 07 Nitric oxide – a small molecule with big impacts on plants under heavy metal stress -- Chapter 08: Nitric oxide: a key modulator of postharvest fruit and egetable physiology -- Chapter 09: Interaction of hydrogen sulfide with other phytohormones during physiological and stress conditions -- Chapter 10: Gasotransmitter hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and its role in plant development and defense responses -- Chapter 11 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) signaling in plants responding to abiotic stresses -- Chapter 12 Hydrogen sulfide metabolism and its role in regulating salt and drought stress in plants -- Chapter 13 Functional Roles of Hydrogen Sulphide in Postharvest Physiology of Fruit and Vegetables -- Chapter 14: Carbon compounds as gasotransmitters in plants under challenging environment -- Chapter 15: Carbon monoxide (CO) and its association with other gasotransmitters in root development, growth and signaling.
    Abstract: The book "Gasotransmitters Signaling in Plants under Challenging Environment" provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on the role of gasotransmitters in plant stress responses. This edited volume delves deep into the captivating realm of gasotransmitters and their pivotal role in plant response to challenging environmental conditions. It brings together a wealth of cutting-edge research from around the world by leading experts in the field of gasotransmitter signaling in plants. Gasotransmitters, including nitric oxide, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide, have long been recognized as essential mediators of cellular signaling in animals. However, recent research has unveiled their incredible importance in orchestrating plant responses to environmental stresses. From drought and heat to pollution and pathogens, these tiny molecules serve as potent messengers, navigating plants through adversity and fostering their resilience in the face of an ever-changing world. As the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, the knowledge presented in this book opens new avenues for sustainable agriculture and biotechnological interventions. The book provides an overview of the basic biology of gasotransmitters, including their production, metabolism, and signaling mechanisms. Further, it discusses the role of gasotransmitters in plant responses to specific abiotic stresses, such as drought, salinity, heavy metal toxicity, and high temperatures. The book also focuses on the potential applications of gasotransmitters in plant biotechnology. "Gasotransmitters Signaling in Plants under Challenging Environment" is an essential resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in understanding the role of gasotransmitters in plant stress responses.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 328 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031430299
    Series Statement: Plant in Challenging Environments, 5
    DDC: 580
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Biotic communities. ; Agriculture. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction -- PART 1: MODELLING -- Chapter 2 Statistical Modelling -- Chapter 3 Geostatistics -- Chapter 4 Crop and Soil Modelling -- Chapter 5 Pest and Disease Modelling -- Chapter 6 Adoption of Model-Based Practices in Precision Agriculture -- PART 2: ACADEMIC/STATE-OF-THE-ART -- Chapter 7 Water -- Chapter 8 Nitrogen -- Chapter 9 Pest Diseases -- Chapter 10 Data Assimilation/Fusion -- PART 3: CASE STUDIES -- Chapter 11 Potato Company McCain.-Chapter 12 Soil Essentials -- Chapter 13 Adapt-N -- Chapter 14 Granular -- Chapter 15 BASF /XARVIO -- Chapter 16 Watch It Grow Belgium -- Chapter 17 Akkerweb -- Chapter 18 Kubota -- Chapter 19 India TATA Consultancy -- Chapter 20 DACOM -- PART 4: SUMMARY AND OUTLOOK -- Chapter 21 Summary -- Chapter 22 Outlook.
    Abstract: This book describes how models are used to monitor crops and soils in precision agriculture, and how they are used to support farmers’ decisions. The introductory section starts with an overview of precision agriculture from the early days of yield monitoring in the 1980s to the present, with a focus on the role of models. The section continues with descriptions of the different kinds of models and the opportunities for their application in precision agriculture. The section concludes with a chapter on socio-economic drivers and obstacles to the adoption of precision agriculture technologies. The middle section of the book explores the state-of-the-art in modeling for precision agriculture. Individual chapters focus on the major processes in precision agriculture: water use, nitrogen and other amendments, as well as weeds, pests and diseases. The final section contains a series of short chapters that each describe a commercial, model-based service that is currently available to farmers. The book aims to provide useful information to graduate-level professionals that want to broaden their knowledge of precision agriculture; to scientists who want to learn about using academic knowledge in practical farming; and to farmers, farm consultants and extension workers who want to increase their understanding of the science behind some of the commercial software available to the farming community.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 301 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031152580
    Series Statement: Progress in Precision Agriculture,
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Microbiology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section 1: General considerations -- Chapter 1. Physical and chemical processes of marine environment -- Chapter 2. A review study on the microbes in the recycling of carbon -- Chapter 3. Microbial symbiosis in marine ecosystem -- Section 2: Communities of special interest -- Chapter 4. Cyanobacteria in oceanChapter -- Chapter 5. Marine algae and their importance -- Chapter 6. Antarctica microbial communities: ecological and industrial importance -- Chapter 7. Crustaceans - microbes and defense mechanisms -- Section 3: Marine microorganisms and environmental bioremediation -- Chapter 8. Pollution in marine ecosystem: impact and prevention -- Chapter 9. Source and effect of oil spills on associated microorganisms in marine aquatic environment -- Chapter 10. Heavy metal pollution in water: cause and remediation strategies -- Chapter 11. Responses of marine fungi to heavy metal contamination -- Chapter 12. Micro-plastic pollution in marine ecosystem and its remediation -- Chapter 13. Microplastic pollution in aquatic environment: ecotoxicological effects and bioremediation prospects -- Chapter 14. Biodegradation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals using marine microorganisms -- Chapter 15. Bioreactors for bioremediation of polluted water -- Section 4: Others applications and perspectives -- Chapter 16. Industrial importance of marine algae -- Chapter 17. Sargassum derived agents for potential cosmetic applications -- Chapter 18. Utilization of seaweed as partial replacement to the fish meal in aquaculture diets -- Chapter 19. Nanobiotechnology of marine organisms: mechanisms and applications -- Chapter 20. Bioactive compounds from marine water ecosystem -- Chapter 21. Marine fish microbiome: current status and future perspectives.
    Abstract: This contributed volume focuses on the latest innovations in the field of marine microbiology. Marine ecosystems are dynamic natural resources and home to very primitive life forms. They include open sea, deep sea, coastal marine ecosystem mudflats, seagrass meadows, mangroves, and rocky intertidal systems. This book deals with the various aspects of marine microbiology including diverse habitats, associated microorganisms, their adaptations, ecological interactions, biogeochemical cycling, and industrial applications. It also discusses the issue of pollution in oceans and put forward available strategies for its eco-friendly solution. In recent years, extensive research, advanced methodologies, and high-throughput instrumentation have resulted in voluminous data and information that require proper compilation and worldwide sharing. From this perspective, the book is a perfect documentation of primary and secondary data-based information on the latest research findings, case studies, experiences, and innovations in the field of marine microbiology. The book is of great use to students, researchers and professionals studying marine sciences.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 480 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819950225
    DDC: 577.6
    Language: English
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  • 97
    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Food science. ; Veterinary Science. ; Veterinary Clinical Medicine. ; Animal Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: General information on large camelids in the world: Origin, taxonomy, biodiversity, and new settlements -- Chapter 2: Anatomical features of large camelids -- Chapter 3: Physiology of large camelids: Life cycle, adaption to ecosystems, and reproduction -- Chapter 4: The physiological basis of large camelid lactation, digestion, and nutrition -- Chapter 5: Technical management of a camel farm with a focus on dairy: Breeding and young animal rearing, milking, and feeding -- Chapter 6: Animal health management and veterinary practices in a camel farm -- Chapter 7: Economic management of a dairy camel farm -- Chapter 8: Camel products and services: From dairy-, meat and non-food products to riding and transport, including slaughter.
    Abstract: This practical guide is intended for all actors in the sector who work with large camelids, whether in breeding, technical advice or veterinary care. It successively describes the general aspects of the species, the physiological bases of reproduction, lactation and feeding, the main production processes, and health and hygiene management in camel breeding. Chapters on slaughter, important camel products and their processing complete the volume. Large camels (camels and Bactrian camels) are domestic animals that are increasingly used in Western countries, as well as in Africa and Asia, for tourism, sport, and production of milk, meat, and wool. In addition, camel husbandry systems are changing, taking a greater share of sedentary systems, specializing in breeding, and intensifying production. At the same time, many veterinarians and breeders are not familiar with the animal, its needs, physiology, diseases, and management, which is often based on practices introduced for cattle and proving ineffective. This work is a practical aid for all interested readers who want to embark on the adventure of working with large camelids in a cultural context where they are not yet a dominant element of the agricultural landscape. The numerous photographs and drawings that support the text make it a unique and entertaining read.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 207 p. 190 illus., 178 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789402422375
    DDC: 636.089
    Language: English
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  • 98
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Soil science. ; Physical geography. ; Agriculture. ; Soil Science. ; Physical Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. A Brief History of Brazilian Soil Science (Carlos E. Schaefer) -- Chapter 2. The Making of Brazilian Soilscapes: A Geosystemic Vista on Neotropical Pedology (Carlos E. Schaefer) -- Chapter 3. The Soil Regions: A Framework for Stratifying the Brazilian Soilscapes (Carlos E. Schaefer) -- Chapter 4. Soils from Brazilian Amazonia (Carlos E. Schaefer) -- Chapter 5. Soils of Cerrados, the Brazilian Savannas (Virlei Álvaro de Oliveira) -- Chapter 6. Semiarid Soils of the Caatinga Biome of Northeastern Brazil (José Coelho de Araújo Filho) -- Chapter 7. Soils From the Atlantic Forest (Ademir Fontana) -- Chapter 8. Soils of the Coastal Tablelands Under Atlantic Forest (Marcelo Metri Corrêa) -- Chapter 9. Soils of Pantanal: The Largest Continental Wetland (Eduardo G. Couto). Chapter 10. Soils of the Southern Araucarias High Lands (Ricardo Simão Diniz Dalmolin).
    Abstract: This book represents the first comprehensive edition, in English, on the soils of Brazil, in the challenge of illustrating all the biomes of a country of truly continental dimension. In addition to presenting the first geosystemic view of Brazilian soils, in all geological, geomorphological and environmental aspects, the book also makes a key contribution to the discussion of current topics in Pedology, such as Anthrosols, Technosols, Soil Management trends and sustainability, Pedometrics and advanced techniques of digital soil mapping. The soils of Brazil were conveniently stratified into sectors and treated within the different biomes, without neglecting any area of the Brazilian territory. Considering the aspects of the landscape of occurrence, climates, geomorphology and geology, each pedological region was abundantly documented with soil profile data and many fine original, three-dimensional illustrations and diagrams, made with care by the authors. Among the regions, the most important are the forested Amazon, the Central Plateau with Cerrados, the Caatingas of the northeastern semi-arid region, the Atlantic Forest in all known variants; in addition, the Restingas, Mangroves, Oceanic Islands, Wetlands of the Pantanal and the subtropical regions of the Pampa and Matas de Araucaria. The book is of great importance as the first published work on Brazilian soils, but it is of great interest to geologists and geomorphologists who study the tropics and subtropics, due to the novelty and scope of the work.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 488 p. 346 illus., 266 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031199493
    Series Statement: World Soils Book Series,
    DDC: 631.4
    Language: English
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  • 99
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Climatology. ; Food security. ; Sustainability. ; Economic development. ; Agriculture. ; Climate Sciences. ; Food Security. ; Sustainability. ; Development Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Global Framework on Climate Change -- Chapter 2. Conceptual Elucidation of Climate Change for Developing Countries -- Chapter 3. Climate Change and Social Concerns -- Chapter 4. Unpredictable Weather and Agriculture-Based Economy of Developing Countries -- Chapter 5. Nutrition-Sensitive Climate-Smart Agriculture -- Chapter 6. Food Security Issues in Changing Climate -- Chapter 7. Engineering Principles of Precision Farming: Pathway for the Developing Countries to Ensure Food Security -- Chapter 8. GHG management implications for developed and developing nations -- Chapter 9. Concept of Climate Finance -- Chapter 10. Need of Social Security in Vulnerable Countries - A Comparison of a Developed and a Developing Country -- Chapter 11. Climate and Development -- Chapter 12. Sustainable development goals and governments’ roles for social protection -- Chapter 13. Integrated farming approach -- Chapter 14. An overview of precision agricultural technologies for crop yield enhancement and environmental sustainability -- Chapter 15. Irrigation Scheduling under Crop Water Requirements: Simulation and Field Learning -- Chapter 16. Nutrient Management Under Changing Climate -- Chapter 17. Modern Breeding approaches for climate change -- Chapter 18. Heat stress tolerance in crop plants-physiological and biochemical Approaches -- Chapter 19. Crop protection under climate change: the effect on tri-trophic relations concerning pest control -- chapter 20. Climate Change Effects on the Quality of Different Crop Plants and Coping Mechanisms -- Chapter 21. Application of Remote Sensing in Agriculture -- Chapter 22. Mitigation of climate change through carbon farming -- Chapter 23. Use of Biochar for Biological Carbon Sequestration.
    Abstract: This book offers perspective on climate change impacts on developing nations from scholars within those nations, primarily focusing on agriculture. Throughout three parts containing a total of over twenty chapters from scholars in developing countries, it aims to offer guidelines for researchers, policymakers, and farmers themselves on how developing countries can achieve sustainable food security and continue development on a sustainable basis. Part I covers climate change concepts and issues for developing countries; Part II offers chapters dealing with social issues surrounding climate change and agriculture; Part III addresses practical policies that can be implemented to work toward achieving the goals described above. Agriculture is a key sector in developing countries in terms of economic growth and social well-being. Adapting and building resilience to climate change means increasing agricultural productivity and incomes and reducing greenhouse gases emissions. This volume represents an effort toward collecting knowledge on the technical, policy and investment measures to achieve sustainable agricultural growth in the sectors of grain, fruit, vegetable, fiber, feed, livestock, fisheries and forest under climate change in one place.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXII, 416 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031266928
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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  • 100
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    Online Resource
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Urban policy. ; Agriculture. ; Social justice. ; Urban Policy. ; Agriculture. ; Social Justice.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Part I: A Political Ecology Lens -- Chapter 1. Vulnerable, Yet Resilient -- Part Ii: Social Networks And Access To Resources -- Chapter 2. Urban Food System Concepts -- Part Iii: Solutions Without Resolution -- Chapter 3. Land, Knowledge, Strategies -- Postscript: Final Reflection -- References.
    Abstract: This book explores how power relationships, measured through qualitative social network analysis, impact planning participation and livelihood strategies of a marginalized group of farmers cultivating the Yamuna River floodplain in Delhi, India. Through an in-depth study of 165 farming households facing land development, this book offers insights from the ground-up into how social dynamics enable and constrain agency. A novel mixed-methods approach was used to measure social networks and access to resources based on the different types of people farmers might interact with as part of their livelihoods: hired laborers, vendors, other farmers, etc. Digging deeper into social network patterns, typologies of power are illustrated as they manifest household agency through diverse pathways. More broadly, a political ecology lens is used to link together the multiple and fragmented Yamuna farmers’ stories with broader social, ecological, infrastructural, and economic contexts to suggest future directions for inquiry and policy related to localized urban food systems and sustainable development. This monograph will be of interest to academic faculty and graduate students in critical geography, cultural anthropology, food studies, landscape architecture/urban planning, and sociology. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIII, 276 p. 36 illus., 21 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031263804
    Series Statement: Cities and Nature,
    DDC: 307.76
    Language: English
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