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  • 1
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    Hairy Root Cultures Based Applications : Methods and Protocols (2020)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Plant diseases. ; Microbial ecology. ; Bacteria. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Pathology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Bacteria. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Hairy Roots Biotechnology Unzipped: A Journey of Reality and Promises -- Chapter 2. Hairy Roots as a Source of Tropane Alkaloids -- Chapter 3. Induction, Metabolite Analysis and Transgenesis of Hairy Roots From Coleus Forskohlii -- Chapter 4. Establishment of Hairy Roots of Endangered Himalayan Plantswertiachirata: A Sustainable Alternative to Extraction from Nature -- Chapter 5. A Protocol for the Selection of Spontaneous Variants From Established Catharanthusroseus Hairy Root Cultures -- Chapter 6. Strategies for the Optimization of Culture Conditions for Increasing Metabolite Production Through Hairy Root Cultures. Monoterpenoid Indole Alkaloid Production in Catharanthus Roseus Hairy Roots -- Chapter 7. Protocol for Enhanced Withaferin-a Production in Elicited Withania Somnifera (l.)Dunal Hairy Root Cultures -- Chapter 8. Establishment of Hairy Root Cultures of Pentalinonandrieuxii for the Production of Betulinic Acid -- Chapter 9. Tropane Alkaloid Production by the Establishment Of Hairy Root Cultures of Brugmansia Candida and Elicitation -- Chapter 10. Elicitation as an Essential Strategy For Enhancing Anthraquinone Accumulation In Hairy Root Cultures of Rubia Tinctorum -- Chapter 11. Establishment of Hairy Root Cultures for the Production of Biopharmaceuticals and Optimization of Methods for Recombinant Protein Secretion In The Culture Medium -- Chapter 12. An Improved Protocol for Agrobacterium Rhizogenes-Mediated Transformation of Recalcitrant Plants for Root Biology Studies: A Case Study of Tea Plants (Camellia Sinensis Var. Sinensis) -- Chapter 13 Functional Analysis of Plant Genes Related to Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Symbiosis Using Agrobacterium Rhizogenes-Mediated Root Transformation and Hairy Root Production -- Chapter 14. Functional Characterization of Genes Involved in Legume Nodulation Using Hairy Root Cultures -- Chapter 15. Fluidigm Biomark Diagnostic Panel for Analysis of the Expression of Nicotiana Tabacum Genes, Associated with Alkaloid Synthesis. .
    Abstract: The book discusses the various methods and protocols available in hairy root culture-based research. The utilization of Agrobacterium mediated genetic transformation and establishment of hairy root cultures has paved the way for large-scale secondary metabolite production in medicinal plants. Presenting recent research and offering insights from eminent research groups, the book covers a range of topics related to hairy root-based applications, including (i) establishment of hairy roots and native production of SM (ii) yield enhancement strategies for increased SM production, like elicitation (iii) hairy roots as a tool for value-added applications such as plant-microbe interaction, characterization of plant genes and root biology studies. As such it is an informative guide and experimental manual for researchers in diverse fields of plant biology.
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    Pages: XIV, 237 p. 47 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811540554
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4055-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4055-4
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    Nanophotonics in Biomedical Engineering (2021)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Atoms. ; Molecules. ; Biotechnology. ; Atomic, Molecular and Chemical Physics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Photonic crystals for biomolecule sensing applications -- Recent advances in Surface Plasmon Resonance for biosensing applications and future prospects -- Surface-enhanced Raman Scattering for biology and medicine -- Nanophotonic techniques for single cell analysis -- Biointerface Characterization by Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy -- Chemiluminescence and its biomedical applications -- Luminescent Conjugated Polymer Dots for Biomedical Applications -- Dark-Field Hyperspectral Imaging (DF-HSI) Modalities for Characterization of Single Molecule and Cellular Processes -- Additive Manufacturing Technologies based on Photopolymerization.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the latest advances in nanophotonics for biomedical applications, including biomolecular sensing and imaging, additive fabrications, and biophotonics. The engineering of nanophotonics will have significant impacts on the life sciences and medicine alike. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable asset for researchers, scientists, engineers, and graduate students in the fields of biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, materials sciences, optics, biology, and medicine.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: V, 282 p. 160 illus., 126 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811561375
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6137-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-6137-5
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    Waste to Energy: Prospects and Applications (2020)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 Introductory Chapters -- 1 Emerging Frontiers of Microbes as Agro-waste Recycler -- 2 Microbes: the next generation bioenergy producers -- 3 Emerging and eco-friendly approaches for waste management -- 4 Ecofriendly microbial biofuel production from waste -- 5 Bioremediation: Current research trends and applications -- 6 Bioremediation: an approach for environmental pollutants detoxification -- 7 Bioethanol extraction and its production from agricultural residues for sustainable development -- Part 2 Biotechnological approaches -- 8 Byproduct valorization of vegetable oil industry through biotechnological approach -- 9 Omics tools: Approaches for microbiomes analysis to enhance bioenergy production -- 10 Omics (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics etc.) tools to study the environmental microbiome and Bioremediation -- Part 3 Industrial waste management -- 11 Microalgae: Omics approaches for biofuel production and biomedical research -- 12 Waste Utilization and Minimization in Food Industry.-13 Ligninolytic microbes and their role in effluent management of pulp and paper industry -- 14 Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates using waste as raw materials. 15 Newer Aspects of Waste-to-Valorisation Technologies in Food Industry -- 16 Xylanase in waste management and its industrial applications -- 17 Organic Acid Production from Agricultural Waste. .
    Abstract: This book addresses waste generation problems from various sectors, including industries, agriculture, and household. It focuses on how modern biotechnological approaches could help manage waste in an eco-friendly manner and generate precious bioenergy. It discusses the inadequate waste management systems damaging the environment and its adverse impacts on climate change-related problems. This book covers all the essential information regarding various types of waste and their management. It is a comprehensive compilation for understanding the efficient generation of bioenergy. It is a relevant reading material (resource) for anyone who wishes to study waste management as Chemist, Biologist, Biotechnologist, Industrialist, Ecologist, Microbiologist, Economist, and all disciplines related to the environment.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 438 p. 60 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789813343474
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4347-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-33-4347-4
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    Fuzzy Sets Methods in Image Processing and Understanding : Medical Imaging Applications (2023)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Computer vision. ; Radiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Computer Vision. ; Radiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Preliminaries -- Fuzzy spatial objects (fuzzy geometry and topology, set theoretic operations) -- Mathematical morphology -- Distances and similarities between fuzzy sets -- Machine learning in image processing and understanding -- Fusion -- Spatial relations -- Structural representations.
    Abstract: This book provides a thorough overview of recent methods using higher level information (object or scene level) for advanced tasks such as image understanding along with their applications to medical images. Advanced methods for fuzzy image processing and understanding are presented, including fuzzy spatial objects, geometry and topology, mathematical morphology, machine learning, verbal descriptions of image content, fusion, spatial relations, and structural representations. For each methodological aspect covered, illustrations from the medical imaging domain are provided. This is an ideal book for graduate students and researchers in the field of medical image processing. This book also: Enriches reader understanding of the latest fuzzy sets methods using higher level information (object or scene level) for advanced tasks, such as image understanding Shares many insights into fuzzy spatial objects, including fuzzy geometry and topology as well as set theoretical operations Covers in detail machine learning in image processing and understanding, with special focus on clustering, classification, and basic and advanced fuzzy methods .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 302 p. 97 illus., 45 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031194252
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19425-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-19425-2
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    Advances in Agricultural and Industrial Microbiology : Volume-2: Applications of Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture and in-silico Strategies (2022)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Industrial Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 2. Plant Microbes Interactions and Its Effect on Crop Productivity -- Chapter 3. Rhizobacterial biostimulants: efficacy in enhanced productivity and sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 4. The Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza in Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 5. Biocontrol Efficacy of Biomass and Secondary Metabolites of P. fluorescens Against Predominant Pest Affecting Agricultural Fields -- Chapter 6. Exopolysaccharide-producing Azotobacter for bioremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil -- Chapter 7. Utilization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi to boom the Efficiency and Product nature of Horticultural Crops -- Chapter 8. Microbial Remediation of Persistent Agrochemicals -- Chapter 9. Microbes Based Pesticides for Insect Pest Control and Their Management -- Chapter 10. In-silico Tools and Approach of CRISPR Application in Agriculture -- Chapter 11. Application of Bioinformatics in the Plant Pathology Research -- Chapter 12. New Age Genomic Measures for Uncovering Plant-Microbiome Interactions: Tools, Pipelines and Guidance Map for Genomic Data Mining -- Chapter 13. Bioinformatics: A Tool for Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 14. Recent Advances in Deep Learning CNN Models for Plant Disease Detection.
    Abstract: This book, the second volume of Advances in Agricultural and Industrial Microbiology is the compilation of modern technologies with scientific advancement in promoting plant growth by rhizobacterial biostimulants, endophytic microbes, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The volume also highlights the critical roles of soil microbes in the biocontrol of plant pathogens/diseases, bioremediation of toxic agrochemicals, and nitrogen fixation. Agricultural sustainability and environmental management strongly depend on microbial communities. Management of soil fertility is the key aspect that is facilitated by soil microbes and their interactions.The book also has a section focuses on the in-silico approaches and techniques involved in agriculture which enhances the readers’ understandings of plant-pathogen interactions, prediction of pathogenicity, improving variety through CRISPER, and its role in the agroindustry. Additionally, the interventions of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) have benefited agricultural stakeholders, i.e., farmers to policymakers, in predicting and combating them. The covered topics of the microbial domain and computational tools have high implications for the researchers, students, faculty, and scientists working on these areas.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 263 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811696824
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9682-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9682-4
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    Fluorescent Materials for Cell Imaging (2020)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Cytology. ; Nanoscience. ; Biotechnology. ; Cell Biology. ; Nanophysics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction: Fluorescent materials for cell imaging -- Chapter 2: Semiconductor quantum dots for cell imaging -- Chapter 3: Carbon nanodots for cell imaging -- Chapter 4: Silicon nanoparticles for cell imaging -- Chapter 5: Fluorescent metal nanoclusters for bioimaging -- Chapter 6: Lanthanide-based upconversion nanoparticles for bioimaging applications -- Chapter 7: Conjugated polymers and polymer dots for cell imaging -- Chapter 8: Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) probes for cell imaging -- Chapter 9: Luminescent coordination compounds for cell imaging.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the latest fluorescent materials for cell imaging. Cell imaging is a widely used basic technique that helps scientists gain a better understanding of biological functions through studies of cellular structure and dynamics. In the past decades, the development of a variety of new fluorescent materials has significantly extended the applications of cellular imaging techniques. This book presents recently developed fluorescent materials, including semiconductor quantum dots, carbon dots, silicon nanoparticles, metal nanoclusters, upconversion nanoparticles, conjugated polymers/polymer dots, aggregation-induced emission (AIE) probes, and coordination compounds, used for various cellular imaging purposes. It will appeal to cell biologists and other researchers in academia, industry and clinical settings who are interested in the technical development and advanced applications of fluorescence imaging in cells, tissues and organisms to explore the mechanisms of biological functions and diseases.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: V, 247 p. 140 illus., 128 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811550621
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5062-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5062-1
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    Bioenergy Research: Biomass Waste to Energy (2021)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Microbiology. ; Renewable Energy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Advancements in Biofuel Production -- Chapter 2. Bionenergy: Sustainable Renewable Energy -- Chapter 3. Biofuel from Microalgae -- Chapter 4. Waste to bioenergy: Recent Technologies -- Chapter 5. Bioenergy from Agricultural Wastes -- Chapter 6. Bio-Processing: Biomass to Commercial Alcohol -- Chapter 7. Hydrogen Production by Utilizing Bio-Processing Techniques -- Chapter 8. Bacterial Hydrogen Production: Prospects and Challenges -- Chapter 9. Bioethanol Production from Biodiesel Derived Glycerol – A Case Study -- Chapter 10. Advancement on biomass classification, analytical methods for characterization and its economic importance.
    Abstract: This volume is fourth part of the five-part set on bioenergy research. This volume covers biomass to bioenergy production concept. The book is focused on the possible and versatile biomass options available for the generation of bioenergy. Additionally, the book also explores different types of biomass for bioenergy generation at a commercial level. Further, the book elaborates on different kind of cellulose and sugar rich waste which can also be utilized for bioenergy production. It covers other relevant issues such as recent technological advancement in biomass to bioenergy conversion, waste management in the context of biomass to biofuels production technologies, green methods of energy production, alternates of fossil fuels in the near future. It also explores biomass waste valorization, utilizing microbial processes in bioenergy production. This is a useful reading material for students, researchers, industry and policy experts. Other four volumes of this set explore basic concepts, latest progress, commercial opportunities and integrated solution for bioenergy concerns. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 272 p. 35 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811618628
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1862-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-1862-8
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    Biodiversity in India: Status, Issues and Challenges (2022)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Conservation biology. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Plant ecology. ; Animal culture. ; Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Plant Ecology. ; Animal Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section 1 -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Section 2. Plant Diversity -- Chapter 2. Status, issues and challenges of biodiversity:Lower plants (Non-vascular) -- Chapter 3. Status, issues and Challenges of Biodiversity:Higher Plants -- Chapter 4. Status, issues and challenges of biodiversity: Trees and Shrubs -- Chapter 5. Underutilized Plant Strength of India -- Section 3. Faunal Diversity -- Chapter 6. Status, Issues and Challenges of Biodiversity: Invertebrate -- Chapter 7. Diversity, Distribution and Endemicity of Herpetofauna in Different Biogeographic Zones and Biodiversity Hotpots of India -- Chapter 8. Status, Issues, and Challenges of Biodiversity: Wild Animals -- Chapter 9. Indian Avian Diversity:Status, Challenges and Solutions -- Chapter 10. Status, Issues and Challenges of Indian Livestock Biodiversity -- Section 4. Ecosystem Diversity -- Chapter 11. Agricultural Crop Diversity: Status, Challenges and Solutions -- Chapter 12. Biodiversity of Agriculturally Important Insects: Status, Issues and Challenges -- Chapter 13. Biodiversity Issues and Challenges:Non-Agriculture Insects -- Chapter 14. Status, issues and challenges of biodiversity: Forest Insects -- Chapter 15. Status, Issues and Challenges of Biodiversity: Marine Biota -- Chapter 16. Diatoms the living jewels their biodiversity, phycosphere and associated phenotypic plasticity: a lesson to learn from current pandemic of corona virus -- Chapter 17. Plant Diversity at Ecosystems level in India: Dynamics and Status -- Chapter 18. Faunal Diversity at Ecosystems level in India: Dynamics and Status -- Section 5. Challenges and reasons of Biodiversity loss -- Chapter 19. Challenges on Account of Invasive Alien Terrestrial Plants -- Chapter 20. Alien Invasive Aquatic Fauna:Challenges and Mitigation -- Chapter 21. Reasons of Biodiversity Loss in India -- Section 6. Efforts Conservation -- Chapter 22. Conservation of National Biodiversity: Efforts of the Indian Government -- Chapter 23. Legal Framework for Conservation of Biodiversity in India -- Chapter 24. Index.
    Abstract: This contributed book is based on the current status of biodiversity in India, issues and challenges faced by the authorities involved in conservation efforts, and the imperative role of various direct and indirect stakeholders in biodiversity conservation. The book discusses the current status of different forms of biodiversity in India, challenges faced by stakeholders, issues and reasons for biodiversity losses, and efforts by government through various laws, policies, and programs in a concise and comprehensive manner throughout its many chapters. In this way, readers can access diverse information on Indian biodiversity through this book. It is compiled by leading experts in the field of conservation. In 18 chapters, it covers biodiversity of both fauna and flora, on land and in aquatic ecosystems, legal and policy aspects, as well as innovative conservation tool and techniques. It is useful for undergraduates and graduate students and also educates policy planners, bureaucrats, foresters, and researchers in India and abroad.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 665 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811697777
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9777-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9777-7
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    Microalgae Biotechnology for Food, Health and High Value Products (2020)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Food science. ; Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Food Science. ; Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Microalgae in Food Product Development -- Chapter 1. Food and high value products from microalgae: market opportunities and challenges -- Chapter 2. Algae as a mainstream food ingredient: demand and supply perspective -- Chapter 3. Microalgae pigments: a source of natural food color -- Chapter 4. Algal biotechnology: a sustainable route for omega-3 fatty acids and carotenoids production -- Part 2. Microalgae in Health Product Development -- Chapter 5. Microalgae in human health and medicine -- Chapter 6. Astaxanthin production from microalgae -- Chapter 7. Microalgae nutraceuticals: the role of lutein in human health -- Part 3. Microalgae for Cosmetic Formulations -- Chapter 8. Algae and Aging -- Chapter 9. Extracts and bioactives from microalgae (sensu stricto): opportunities and challenges for a new generation of cosmetics -- Part 4. Other High Value Application -- Chapter 10. Microalgae as Vaccine Delivery System to Aquatic Organisms -- Chapter 11. Microalgal as a sustainable source for bioplastic -- Chapter 12. Microalgae as biofertillizer in modern agriculture -- Part 5. Biomass Production -- Chapter 13. Microalgae biomass production, drying and storage -- Chapter 14. Microalgal carbohydrate and proteins: synthesis, extraction, application and challenges -- Chapter 15. Pretreatment and lipid extraction from wet microalgae: Challenges, potential and application for industrial scale application.
    Abstract: "Microalgae Biotechnology for Food, Health and High Value Products” presents the latest technological innovations in microalgae production, market status of algal biomass-based products, and future prospects for microalgal applications. It provides stimulating overviews from different perspectives of application that demonstrate how rapidly the commercial production of microalgae-based food, health and high value products is advancing. It also addresses a range of open questions and challenges in this field. The book highlights the latest advances of interest to those already working in the field, while providing a comprehensive overview for those readers just beginning to learn about the promise of microalgae as a sustainable source of both specialty and commercial products. It offers a valuable asset for commercial algae producers, algae product developers, scientific researchers and students who are dedicated to the advancement of microalgae biotechnology for applications in health, diet, nutrition, cosmetics, biomaterials etc. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 483 p. 91 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811501692
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0169-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-0169-2
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    NanoBioMedicine (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Cancer. ; Stem cells. ; Diseases. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Diseases.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1.Current Advances in Nanotechnology and Medicine -- Chapter 2. Least Explored Small Wonders: Nano-biotechnology -- Chapter 3. Modern Approaches in Nanomedicine for neuroAIDS and CNS drug delivery -- Chapter 4. Nanobiotechnology: Paving the way to personalized medicine -- Chapter 5. Nanomedicine in cancer stem cell therapy -- Chapter 6. Nanobiosensor: Current Trends and Applications -- Chapter 7. Transition Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: A New Horizon in Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 8. Nanomedicine meets microRNA expression and function in prostate cancer -- Chapter 9. Biomedical applications of Viral Nanoparticles in vaccine therapy -- Chapter 10. HIV: Biology to Nanomedicine -- Chapter 11. Current Advances in Phage Inspired Nanocarriers Based Therapy -- Chapter 12. Nanophytotherapeutic potential of Essential Oils against Candida infections -- Chapter 13. Molecular tests for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis: Nanodiagnostics Approaches -- Chapter 14. Molecular Mechanisms of drug resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Role of nanoparticles against Multi-Drug Resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) -- Chapter 15. Nano-Mass spectrometry (nano-MS) based lipidomics -- Chapter 16. Techniques to understand Mycobacterial Lipids and use of Lipid Based Nanoformulations for Tuberculosis Management -- Chapter 17. Recent trends and challenges in Patches for cardiac tissue reengineering: role of Nanomaterials -- Chapter 18. Cyclic dinucleotides: Big roles of small molecules and its role in nanotechnology and medicine -- Chapter 19. Antibodies: Biology to Therapeutics and its role in nanomedicine -- Chapter 20. Nanotoxicology in Medicine -- Chapter 21. Antibody-targeted nanoparticles for cancer treatment -- Chapter 22. Nanoparticle mediated combined photothermal and photodynamic therapy -- Chapter 23. Nanotechnology based devices and its applications in medicine- Chapter 24. Opportunities in clinical translation and commercialization of nanomedicine. .
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the recent trends in various Nanotechnology-based therapeutics and challenges associated with its development. Nanobiotechnology is an interdisciplinary research that has wide applications in the various fields of biomedical research. The book discusses the various facets of the application of Nanotechnology in drug delivery, clinical diagnostics, Nanomedicine and treatment of infectious and chronic diseases. The book also highlights the recent advancements on important devices and applications that are based on Nanotechnology in medicine and brief the regulatory and ethical issues related to nanomedical devices. It also reviews the toxicological profile of various nanomaterials and emphasizes the need for safe nanomaterials for clinical use. Finally, the book discusses the recent developments of potential commercial applications of Nanotechnology. .
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    Pages: XX, 517 p. 90 illus., 63 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789813298989
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9898-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-32-9898-9
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    Immobilization Strategies : Biomedical, Bioengineering and Environmental Applications (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microtechnology. ; Microelectromechanical systems. ; Enzymology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microsystems and MEMS. ; Enzymology. ; Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Immobilization: Then and Now -- Cell immobilization strategies for tissue engineering: Recent trends and future perspectives -- Strategies and advancement in growth factor immobilizable ECM for tissue engineering -- Prospects Of Cell Immobilization In Cancer Research And Immunotherapy -- Nano systems for repairing retinal degeneration -- Systemic drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye: Overcoming blood-retinal barrier through smart drug design and nanotechnology -- The effects of irradiation with cold atmospheric-pressure plasma on cellular function -- Immobilization of biomolecules on plasma functionalized surfaces for biomedical applications -- A wide portray of Upconversion-nanoparticles: surface modification for bio-applications -- Advances in Amphiphilic Assemblies and its Immobilization in Room Temperature Supercooled Matrices. .
    Abstract: This book delves into the field of immobilizing biologically active and non-active molecules. It discusses the designing strategy of immobilization and the current state-of-the-art applications for advancing biomedical, agricultural, environmental and industrial practices. It focuses on aspects ranging from fundamental principles to current technological advances at multi-scale levels (macro, micro, and nano) which are suitable for cell, enzyme, and nano-catalyst based applications. Written by experts from across the globe, the contents deal with illustrated examples of molecular and cellular interactions with materials/scaffolds and discussions on factors that can affect the functionality and yield of the process. With its discussions on material science, design of delivery vehicles, separation science, additive manufacturing, agriculture and environmental science, this book will be a useful reference for researchers across multiple disciplines.
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    Pages: X, 666 p. 143 illus., 126 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811579981
    Series Statement: Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7998-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-7998-1
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    Ecosystem and Species Habitat Modeling for Conservation and Restoration (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology Methodology. ; Biotic communities. ; Plant ecology. ; Ecological Modelling. ; Ecosystems. ; Plant Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Modelling tools and plausible scenarios in science-policy to improve evidence based decision making for human-well-being -- 2. Basic Introduction to Species Distribution Modelling -- 3. Machine Learning based predictive modelling approaches for better understanding evolutionary history, distribution and niche occupancy: Experience from Western Ghats -- 4. Mapping the impact of climate change on eco-sensitive hotspots using species distribution modelling (SDMs) – Gaps, Challenges and Future Perspectives -- 5. Approaches for modelling the climate change impacts on ecosystems -- 6. Developing a Bayesian Model of Climate-Induced Lake Overturn in Talisay, Taal Lake -- 7. Global sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of MaxEnt model: Implications in species habitat projections -- 8. Tree species diversity and richness patterns reveal high priority areas for conservation in Eswatini -- 9. Improving the conservation status of a threatened tree (Acer sikkimensis Miq. syn. Acer hookeri Miq.) through standardization of seed germination protocol and using ecological niche modeling -- 10. Ecological Niche Modeling of the endemic Himalayan near-threatened treeline conifer Abies spectabilis (D.Don) Mirb. in the Indian Central Himalaya -- 11. Modeling the distribution of a medicinal plant Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz for its conservation in Arunachal Pradesh -- 12. Habitat Suitability and Niche Modeling for Conservation and Restoration of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. in Temperate Himalayan Forest Ecosystem -- 13. Application of species distribution modeling for conservation and restoration of forest ecosystems -- 14. Habitat suitability analysis of Asiatic Elephants (Elephas maximus) in the Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest of Assam using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) -- 15. Factors Affecting the Habitat Suitability of Eastern Swamp Deer (Rucervus duvaucelii ranjitsinhi Groves, 1982) in Manas National Park and Implication for Terai Grassland Restoration -- 16. Evaluating Potential Habitats of Chital, Sloth Bear and Jungle Cat in Selected Areas of Central Indian Landscape -- 17. Habitat suitability modeling of Tor tor (Hamilton, 1822) in the Indian drainage systems using MaxEnt -- 18. Modelling the influence of Marine Fishery Advisories on the reduction of Carbon Dioxide emissions for Odisha under varying Climate Change Scenarios using CMIP models – an evidence-based approach for policymaking -- 19. Impacts of pollution on tropical montane and temperate forests of South Asia: Preliminary studies by post graduate students in India and Sri Lanka -- 20. Selection of strategic sampling sites for river quality assessments near mined areas as a policy handle for low-impact development and biodiversity conservation – a case study of River Godavari -- 21. Ecological niche modeling predicts the potential area for cultivation of Melia dubia Cav. (Meliaceae): a promising tree species for agroforestry in India -- 22. Proportions of change in the airborne particulate matter (PM10) concentrations across selected states in Peninsular India - a study of decadal, pre-pandemic trends for planning restoration -- 23. Decomposition of Sunflower Cuttings and its Impact on Soil Fertility of Rice Terraces (Payoh) in Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines -- 24. Forest ecosystem modeling for policy planning: A review -- 25. Ecological Carrying Capacity Modelling and Sustainability Assessment of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines -- 26. Assessment of the contribution of Fresh Water Ecosystem Services to the Hydropower Sector in the Kura-Araz basin -- 27. Eutrophication modelling of Chilika Lagoon using an artificial neural network approach.
    Abstract: This edited book is focused on SDG 15. This volume covers aspects of species and ecosystem modeling in understanding the complexity of ecological systems, restoration, protected area management, and species conservation. The book follows a systematic and situation-sensitive approach to discuss ecosystem and species modeling tools, approaches, science, case studies, opportunities, and gaps for enhancing conservation efforts, ensuring ecosystem resilience, and addressing sustainability issues. The book emphasizes on science, innovations, case studies, and strategic relevance as main pillars of using ecosystem and species modeling tools and implementing the outcomes and results. In addition, clear conceptual frameworks, elaborated methodologies, and their applications are included to support policy planning and interventions to reduce and reverse human encroachment in human-dominated natural ecosystems, their degradation, and loss of important species and ecosystem services. Essential information with a special focus on advances and opportunities in advancing the implementation of results and outputs of the modeling tools, challenges and constraints for addressing loss of ecosystem services, designing and implementing sustainable landscape restoration, environmental risk assessment, and finally understanding policy implications and concerns for mainstreaming modeling results in conservation planning and decision-making is included in the book. Further topics include ultimate translational value of modeling tools and efforts across transitional ecosystems and species habitat to provide better evidence to influence the nature-based solutions (NbS) and ecosystem health assessment using Red List of Ecosystems (RLE). The emerging roles of integrative socio-ecological as well as techno-cultural factors in promoting the relevance of ecosystem and species modeling is one of the key features of this book. This edited volume is of interest and useful to researchers, students, scholars, policy makers, forest managers, consultants, and policy makers in the fields of protected area management, forest department, conservation, modeling, climate change, and sustainability science, and also authors engaged in IPBES, IPCC, and several other assessments.
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    Pages: XXXV, 570 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819901319
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0131-9
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    Essential Current Concepts in Stem Cell Biology (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Stem cells. ; Hematology. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Biotechnology. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Hematology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Hematopoietic Stem Cells -- Mesenchymal Stem Cells -- Cord Blood Stem Cells -- Neural Stem Cells and Their Niche -- Skeletal Muscle Stem Cells -- Heart Muscle Tissue Engineering -- Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells -- Epigenetics of Somatic Cell Reprogramming -- Human Pluripotent Stem Cells and Neural Regeneration -- Dopaminergic Neuron-Related Stem Cells -- Liver Disease Modelling -- Organoids in Developmental Biology Research and Application -- Extracellular Vesicles -- Ethics in Stem Cell Applications.
    Abstract: This textbook describes the biology of different stem cell types and outlines the current level of knowledge in the field. It clearly explains the basics of hematopoietic, mesenchymal cord blood, neural and muscle stem cells and also covers induced pluripotent stem cells and their applications. Further, it includes chapters on organoids, stem-cell based disease modelling, extracellular vesicles and one chapter on ethical aspects of human stem cell research, which promotes critical thinking and responsible handling of the material. Based on lectures of the international master program Molecular and Developmental Stem Cell Biology taught at Ruhr-University Bochum and participation of collaborating professors from Tongji University Shanghai, the book is a valuable source for students, postdocs and researchers, who would like to have introductory chapters on stem cell biology. It also offers essential insights for physicians and dentists wishing to expand their knowledge. This textbook is a valuable complement to Concepts and Applications of Stem Cell Biology, also published in the Learning Materials in Biosciences textbook series.
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    Pages: XIV, 242 p. 37 illus., 35 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030339234
    Series Statement: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33923-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-33923-4
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    Artificial Hearts : Technology and Therapy Management (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Engineering design. ; Heart Surgery. ; Control engineering. ; Robotics. ; Automation. ; Biotechnology. ; Engineering Design. ; Cardiac Surgery. ; Control, Robotics, Automation.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Evolution of Artificial Heart Technology -- Chapter 2. Mechanisms of Heart Failure -- Chapter 3. Basis of Artificial Heart Technologies -- Chapter 4. Artificial Heart: Rotary Pump -- Chapter 5. Artificial Heart: Volume-Displacement Pump -- Chapter 6. Total Artificial Heart -- Chapter 7. Evaluation of Artificial Hearts -- Chapter 8. Selection of Artificial Heart Devices -- Chapter 9. Therapy Management of VADs -- Chapter 10. Challenges of Artificial Heart Devices -- Chapter 11. A Primary Study for Biocompatible Ventricular Assist Devices.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to artificial hearts, summarizing the latest advances in basic technologies, design, evaluation, and management. Featuring 11 chapters, it discusses the origins of the artificial heart, the mechanisms of heart failure, and the principles of artificial heart technologies. Further, it offers an overview of rotary pumps and volume-displacement pumps, and addresses total artificial hearts. Lastly, the book covers evaluation, selection, therapy management, challenges, and the latest innovations. Given its scope, it is a valuable resource for researchers and technicians in the area of biomedical engineering, as well as surgeons.
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    Pages: XV, 212 p. 37 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811543784
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4378-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4378-4
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    Theories in Ecological Risk Assessment (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Environmental sciences Mathematics. ; Environment. ; Conservation biology. ; Statistics . ; Ecology. ; Mathematical Applications in Environmental Science. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Conservation Biology. ; Statistics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 0. Introduction - Ecologist in Wonderland -- Part 1. Linking Ecotoxicology and Ecology -- Chapter 1. Basic Concepts of Ecological Risk Assessment -- Chapter 2. Population-level assessment -- Chapter 3. Population models of extinction -- Chapter 4. Population level assessment using the canonical model -- Part 2. Models for ecotoxicology -- Chapter 5. Species Sensitivity Distribution in Ecological Risk Assessment -- Chapter 6. BLM: A model for predicting metal toxicities -- Chapter 7.Mathematical models for chemical mixtures -- Chapter 8.Statistics and related topics.
    Abstract: This book introduces various mathematical models used in ecological risk assessment, primarily discussing models used in hazard assessment. The book aims to link ecology and conservation biology with risk assessments, bringing together the knowledge of ecotoxicology and ecology for effective risk assessment. The first part describes population-level assessment in ecological risk assessment. The chapters cover current methodologies for ecological risk assessment, individual-level assessment, population dynamics models for population-level assessment, case studies, mathematical models for population extinctions, the derivation of mean time to extinction (MTE) and their case studies. The second part of the book discusses the mathematical models involved in hazard assessments. It introduces the method of risk assessment using species sensitivity distributions (SSDs), hazard assessment of metals, chemical mixtures using the Michaelis-Menten equation, basic elements of statistics and related topics. Expected readers are risk assessors in governments and public sectors, students and young researchers interested in environmental science. The book is made accessible and easy to follow by beginners in mathematical biology and theoretical ecology.
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    Pages: XIV, 202 p. 90 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819903092
    Series Statement: Theoretical Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0309-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-0309-2
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    Deep Learning in Medical Image Analysis : Challenges and Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Radiology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Radiology. ; Computational and Systems Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Deep Learning in Medical Image Analysis -- Medical Image Synthesis via Deep Learning -- Deep Learning for Pulmonary Image Analysis: Classification, Detection, and Segmentation -- Deep Learning Computer Aided Diagnosis for Breast Lesion in Digital Mammogram -- Decision support system for lung cancer using PET/CT and microscopic images -- Lesion Image Synthesis using DCGANs for Metastatic Liver Cancer Detection -- Retinopathy analysis based on deep convolution neural network -- Diagnosis of Glaucoma on retinal fundus images using deep learning: detection of nerve fiber layer defect and optic disc analysis -- Automatic segmentation of multiple organs on 3D CT images by using deep learning approaches -- Techniques and Applications in Skin OCT Analysis -- Deep Learning Technique for Musculoskeletal Analysis -- Index.
    Abstract: This book presents cutting-edge research and applications of deep learning in a broad range of medical imaging scenarios, such as computer-aided diagnosis, image segmentation, tissue recognition and classification, and other areas of medical and healthcare problems. Each of its chapters covers a topic in depth, ranging from medical image synthesis and techniques for muskuloskeletal analysis to diagnostic tools for breast lesions on digital mammograms and glaucoma on retinal fundus images. It also provides an overview of deep learning in medical image analysis and highlights issues and challenges encountered by researchers and clinicians, surveying and discussing practical approaches in general and in the context of specific problems. Academics, clinical and industry researchers, as well as young researchers and graduate students in medical imaging, computer-aided-diagnosis, biomedical engineering and computer vision will find this book a great reference and very useful learning resource.
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    Pages: VIII, 181 p. 131 illus., 114 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030331283
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1213
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33128-3
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    Rhizosphere Biology: Interactions Between Microbes and Plants (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Plant diseases. ; Microbial ecology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Plant Pathology. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Bacterial Endophytes: Diversity, Functional Importance, and Potential for Manipulation -- Rhizosphere Carbon Turnover from Cradle to Grave: The Role of Microbe–Plant Interactions -- Root–Soil–Microbe Interactions Mediating Nutrient Fluxes in the Rhizosphere -- Diazotrophic Nitrogen Fixation in the Rhizosphere and Endosphere -- Root Microbiome Structure and Microbial Succession in the Rhizosphere -- Rhizosphere Legacy: Plant Root Interactions with the Soil and Its Biome -- Rhizosphere Microbiome and Soil-Borne Diseases -- Root Disease Impacts on Root-Rhizosphere Microbial Communities -- Newly Introduced or Modified Genes in Plants Potentially Modulate the Host Microbiome -- Rhizosphere Plant–Microbe Interactions Under Abiotic Stress -- Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Interactions in the Rhizosphere -- Microbial–Faunal Interactions in the Rhizosphere -- Inter-Organismal Signaling in the Rhizosphere -- Molecular Mechanisms of Plant–Microbe Interactions in the Rhizosphere as Targets for Improving Plant Productivity -- Inoculation Effects in the Rhizosphere: Diversity and Function.
    Abstract: This book presents a detailed discussion on the direct interactions of plants and microorganisms in the rhizosphere environment. It includes fifteen chapters, each focusing on a specific component of plant-microbe interactions, such as the influence of plants on the root microbiome, and the downstream effects of rhizosphere microbial dynamics on carbon and nutrient fluxes in the surroundings. As such, the book helps readers gain a better understanding of diversity above the ground, and its effect on the microbiome and its functionality.
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    Pages: XVIII, 356 p. 36 illus., 23 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811561252
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6125-2
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    Novel Innovation Design for the Future of Health : Entrepreneurial Concepts for Patient Empowerment and Health Democratization (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Entrepreneurship. ; New business enterprises. ; Public health. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Entrepreneurship. ; Public Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. What Is Wrong with Health? What Should the Future of Health Be? -- INNOVATION DESIGN for the FUTURE of HEALTH -- Health Innovations from an Innovators’ Perspective -- From SICKCARE to HEALTHCARE to HEALTH -- Future Look on Health: Opportunities -- Navigating Towards a Future of “One Health” -- Part II. Exponential Medicine + Technologies + Mindset -- Exponential Technologies for an Exponential Medicine -- Exponential Medicine: Challenges of Human Spaceflight Bringing Innovations for Earth—A Case Study -- Healthy Longevity -- The Science of Health Longevity -- Space Healthtech: Innovation Base for Longevity -- Part III. Future Health Value Propositions -- Healthcare the Melting Pot of Technology, Humanity, and Confusion -- Democratize Health Delivery -- Health Innovation Process: Definitions and Short Methodology Introductions -- Prevention, Prediction, Personalization, and Participation as Key Components in Future Health -- Digital Health Business Models: Transformation Is on the Horizon -- Value Propositions for Future Health Developments: Digital, Portable, Connected, Experience-Enhancing, Supportive, Patient-Centric, and Affordable -- (Digital) Patient Journey and Empowerment: Digital Twin -- Part IV. Innovation Methodology Basics -- Stanford Biodesign as Base: Empathy and Patient Centricity as the Main Driver -- Purpose Launchpad Methodology: Introduction -- Design Thinking for Innovations in Healthcare -- VPC to BMC to Exponential Canvas: Canvas Interconnectivity for Exponential Scaling -- Innovation Methodology I3 EME: Awareness for Biomedical Engineers -- Part V. Ethics + Health Innovation -- Integrating Ethical Considerations into Innovation Design -- Part VI. Health Innovation Design -- Case Studies Used Throughout the Book: Innovation Categories Explained -- Why Is Healthcare Different with Respect to Innovation and Entrepreneurial Activities? -- Purpose Launchpad Health (PLH) Methodology Introduction -- Part VII. Purpose Launchpad Health -- Purpose Launchpad Health: Exploration and Evaluation Phases—Actual Case Studies -- Part VIII. Health Leadership, Skills and other Methodologies -- Soft Skills Needed for Problem Understanding and Innovation Generation -- Leadership in Healthcare: A Novel Approach. Healthcare Executives’ Traits, Styles, and Approaches -- Future Skills Framework in Healthcare -- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: Quo Vadis Immunotherapy Industry -- Part IX. Health Entrepreneurship -- Global Health Markets and Their Different Needs -- Patient: Health Relation and Digital Health Entrepreneurship -- Health Start-Up: Create Impact and be Investment Ready Intra- and Entre-Preneurs -- Regulatory Issues for Health Innovations -- Innovation Think Tank Frameworks for Resolving “The Innovator’s Dilemma” in Healthcare -- A Primer on Patents and IP for Health Innovations -- Successfully Implementing Ambidexterity in the Medical Industry -- Reverse Innovation: Circumvent Digital Health Transformation Issues -- Part X. Health Innovation Education and Incubation -- Health Innovation Design: “CAMPing” for the Unmet Clinical Need -- Health Technology Innovation Generation (HTIG) Lecture and Project Classes at AGH University -- Health Innovation Design at a University: INKA INNOLAB at Otto-von-Guericke-University -- Clinical Innovation at Acibadem Biodesign Center -- Example of a Needs-Driven Innovation Training Program: The BioMedical Design Novo Nordisk Foundation Fellowship Program -- Addressing the Healthcare Needs with Innovation Think Tank Global Infrastructure and its Methodology -- The Power of a Collaborative Ecosystem: Introducing the Edison™ Accelerator -- HealthTec Networks and Clusters (Global): Innovation Clusters in Medtech in Europe -- Leadership-Compass: “Networking and Synapting Empowered by Health Captains” -- Part XI. Purpose Launchpad Health: Toolset Templates and Principles -- PLH Templates and Principles.
    Abstract: This book highlights the reasons for an urgently needed revision of the current global healthcare setup, discusses the needed mindset for a future of health, and provides a comprehensive development toolset for disruption (and for the needed incremental innovations towards disruption). Today’s biomedical and health innovation related research in universities encourages activities that lead to incremental innovations with a relatively low risk of failure. The healthcare industry on the other hand provides tools and devices for established healthcare providers to improve the diagnosis and therapy/ treatment of the patients’ health problems. The patient is not in the center of healthcare provision however, and prevention and prediction are not core goals. The current health setup needs to be challenged and disrupted. Disruptions are coming from technologies or processes that lead to a significant (〉10x) reduction in cost or price/ performance and that also come with new business models. The need for change, effects of exponential technologies, and the needed shift to prevention and to homecare for health democratization and patient empowerment will be discussed in detail in the first parts of the book. The subsequent sections address several innovation methods with a focus on a novel meta methodology named Purpose Launchpad Health. This is followed by a comprehensive discussion on health entrepreneurship activities and needs. The final section of the book addresses how to train students to become entrepreneurial health innovators, presenting successful curricula and examples of health incubation and accelerator setups. All of the innovation tools presented and used in this book are summarized in the final chapter to help the reader get started planning an entrepreneurial venture. Written by experts from academia and industry, the book covers important basics and best practices, as well as recent developments. Chapters are concise and enriched with key messages, learning objectives and real innovation examples to bridge theory and practice. This book aims to serve as a teaching base for health innovation design and to prepare for health-related entrepreneurial ventures. Readers with medical, biomedical, biotechnology, and health economics backgrounds - and anyone who wants to become a future oriented health innovator or who believes in disruptive approaches - will find this book a useful resource and teaching tool for developing validated products/ services and processes for the future of health.
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    Pages: XXXIV, 624 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031081910
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08191-0
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    Bacterial Volatile Compounds as Mediators of Airborne Interactions (2020)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Botany. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Plant Science. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1: The domain of bacteria and their metabolic potentials -- Chapter 2: The domain of bacteria and their metabolic potentials -- Chapter 3: Structural diversity of bacterial volatiles -- Chapter 4: In vivo and in vitro volatile organic compound (VOCs) analyses in bacterial diagnostics: case studies in agriculture and human diseases -- Chapter 5: How plants might recognize bacterial volatiles -- Chapter 6: Contribution of bacterial biogenic volatiles to chemical ecology -- Chapter 7: Bacterial volatile-mediated plant abiotic stress resistance -- Chapter 8: Integration of bacterial volatile organic compounds with plant health -- Chapter 9: Volatile interplay between microbes – friends and foes -- Chapter 10: Role and function of bacterial volatiles in tritrophic interactions -- Chapter 11: Cyanobacterial VOCs as allelopathic tools -- Chapter 12: Collection, detection, identification and analysis of bacterial VOCs -- Chapter 13: Using bacteria-derived Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) for industrial processes -- Chapter 14: Formulation and agricultural application of bacterial volatile compounds.
    Abstract: This book covers the fundamentals of bacterial volatile-mediated communication with other organisms, starting with the biosyntheses of volatile organic compounds (VOC), interactions with plants and animals, interactions with microbes, tools for data analysis, and their applications. With this foundation in place, the book subsequently focuses on understanding the effect of bacterial volatiles on plant growth promotion, discusses plant immunity, and lastly shares insights into future research directions. The book is divided into fourteen-in-depth chapters, each of which is designed to enrich readers’ understanding of bacterial volatile compounds’ functions and various applications. The pivotal roles of bacterial volatile compounds make this book essential reading for scientists and students of all biological disciplines seeking to fully understand microorganism responses and environmental adaptations. In addition to its value as a fundamental book for graduate students, it offers a clearly structured reference guide for all individuals working in microbiology.
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    Pages: VIII, 336 p. 71 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811572937
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7293-7
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    Plant Microbiome Paradigm (2020)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Botany. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Interaction of Epiphyllic Bacteria with Plant Cuticles -- Plant Microbiome and Its Important in Stressful Agriculture -- Plant-Microbe Interactions: Applications for Plant‐Growth Promotion and In-Situ Agri-Waste Management -- Plant-Microbe-Metal Interactions: A Biochemical and Molecular Analysis for Phytoremediation -- Ecosystem Diversity as a Function of Plant and Soil-Microbe Interactions -- Plant Growth Promoting Potentials of Endophytic Fungi for the Management of Agricultural Crops and Grasses -- Biological Control of Plant Diseases: Opportunities and Limitations -- Circadian Redox Rhythms Play an Important Role in Plant-Pathogen Interaction -- Rhizospheric Microorganisms for the Remediation of Contaminants for Ecological Restoration -- The Rhizosphere Microbiome: Microbial Communities and Plant Health -- On the Possibility of Accelerating Succession by Manipulating Soil Microorganisms -- Composition and Dynamics of Microbial Communities in Fly Ash-Amended Soil -- Molecular Insight into Plant-Fungal Pathogen Interaction: Emerging Trends and Implication in Designing Climate Smart Filed Crops -- Biochemical Dynamics of Plant Microbe Interactions -- Endophytic Secondary Metabolites for Biological Control - A Latest Perspective.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on plant-microbiome interactions and associations. It covers all major mechanistic approaches used to investigate microbes’ impacts on plant growth promotion, disease control and health. The industrial manufacture of nitrogen currently accounts for roughly 2% of the world’s total energy consumption. Microbial products are expected to reduce the need for costly fertilizers, as well as chemical pesticides and fungicides. While beneficial microorganisms are increasingly being used in agriculture, abiotic and biotic stresses such as heat, drought, cold, and salt can quickly kill or render them useless in the field. However, discovering new and better treatments is a lengthy process due to the considerable microbial diversity found in soils. Researchers have now proposed using biotechnological approaches to accelerate the process of microbial technology development. The fact that plant-associated microbes stimulate plant growth and development is well known, as the examples of rhizobia and mycorrhizal fungi show. The mechanisms by which these microorganisms maintain plant growth include the production of phytohormones, fixation of nitrogen, and the mobilization of phosphorus and minerals. The plant microbiome is also involved in pathogen suppression, and especially the root microbiome acts as a protective shield against soil-borne pathogens. A special feature of this book is its multidisciplinary approach, spanning from plant microbiology/biocontrol, fungal and bacterial endophytes, plant physiology, to biochemistry, proteomics and genomics. It is ideally suited for researchers and student of agri-biotechnology, soil biology and fungal biology.
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    Pages: VI, 307 p. 31 illus., 22 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030503956
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50395-6
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    Composite Materials: Applications in Engineering, Biomedicine and Food Science (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Food science. ; Biomaterials. ; Nanotechnology. ; Ceramic materials. ; Biotechnology. ; Food Science. ; Biomaterials. ; Nanotechnology. ; Ceramics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Carbon materials from various sources for composite materials -- Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Composites: Machining Aspects and Opportunities for Manufacturing Industries -- Surface modification of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) towards preparation of natural/synthetic rubber blend nanocomposites -- Mechanical properties of nanoclay composite materials -- Fireproof capability of rigid polyurethane foam based composite materials -- Structural behavior of composite materials in fire -- Natural resources based green composite materials -- Composite materials for wind turbine structure -- Electrochromic Smart Windows: An Energy-efficient Technology -- Graphitic Carbon Nitride/ Metal Oxides Nanocomposites and Their Applications in Engineering -- Application of Nanofiber-based Composites: Progressive Health Impact -- Polymer-based Nanocomposite: Recent Trends in Safety Assessments in biomedical applications -- Modern approach of hydroxyapatite based composites for biomedical applications -- Hybrid Composite in Orthopedic applications -- Polymer-based composite in biomedical applications -- Components of All-solid-state Ion-Selective Electrodes (AS-ISEs) -- Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-based Composites for Food Applications -- Nanocomposite Materials in Food Packaging: Opportunities, Challenges and Safety Assessment -- Biodegradability and Composite Coatings: Past, Present and Future Prospects -- Nanocomposite Film for Food Packaging: Opening Doors to Future Applications -- Functional Chitosan-Based Composites for Potential Application in Food Industry -- Metal-insulator-metal as a biosensing platfrom .
    Abstract: Composite materials are formed when the combination of separate materials acquire new properties distinct from its components. They have a range of applications in fields such as mechanical and electrical engineering, food science and biomedicine and represent a fast-growing area of research. Composite Materials: Applications in Engineering, Biomedicine and Food Science provides an overview of current technologies and applications related to composite materials in these fields. Organized by discipline, the text encompasses a wide variety of composite materials, including polymer, ceramic, biomaterial, hydroxyapatite, nanofiber and green composites. Early chapters detail the enhanced mechanical, magnetic, dielectric properties of electrical and thermal conductive composite materials, which are essential in daily science. Subsequent chapters focus on filler or reinforcement materials, including carbon materials, hybrid materials and nanomaterials. Particular emphasis is placed on nanocomposite materials, as these have increasingly diverse field applications. Various manufacturing methods, such as the synthesis method and top-down/bottom-up manufacturing, are also discussed. Coverage of the recent progress, challenges and opportunities surrounding composite materials make this text a one-stop reference for engineers, scientists and researchers working in this exciting field.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030454890
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45489-0
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    River Dynamics and Flood Hazards : Studies on Risk and Mitigation (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part (I) Introduction to river hazards and their management: Chapter 1. Natural River Hazards: Their Impacts and Mitigation Techniques -- Chapter 2. Assessment of sediment hazard and associated measurement -- Chapter 3. Modelling approach to study the riverine flood hazard of lower Damodar river -- Chapter 4. Field measurement of accumulated surface water and infiltration depth in a flood-prone Langol catchment of Manipur valley region -- Chapter 5. Soil erosion analysis with respect to land use / land cover change in Godavari basin -- Part (II) Stability of Hydraulic Structures and Sediment Transport: Chapter 6. Stability of hydraulic structures against erosion and scour due to water jets -- Chapter 7. Stabilization of Manmade Embankments at Indian Sundarban Estuary through Turbulence Control at Flow-Sediment Interface: Field Survey and Flume Experimentation -- Chapter 8. A Review of Sedimentation on Different Types of Weirs -- Chapter 9. A Review on Parametric Studies of Piano Key Weir -- Chapter 10 Influence of boundary condition on the modified 2D shallow water model near the flow-structure interaction zone: a case study in Brahmaputra River -- Chapter 11. A Review on Estimation Methods of Scour Depth around Bridge Pier -- Chapter 12. Estimation of Shear force Distribution in Two-stage open channel using SVM and ANFIS -- Chapter 13. Sediment transport modelling through machine learning methods: Review of current challenges and strategies -- Chapter 14. Impact of Anthropocene on the fluvial sediment supply: The Mahanadi River basin perspective -- Chapter 15. Assessment of sediment hazards by bed level variations around the bridge pier -- Chapter 16. Equation development for equilibrium bed load -- Part (III) Hydrological hazards and ecological restoration: Chapter 17. Flood mitigation with river restoration using Porcupine systems -- Chapter 18. Flood prioritisation of basins based on geomorphometric properties using Morphometric analysis and Principal component analysis: A case study of the Maner River basin -- Chapter 19. Flood modelling of Krishna river at Sangli using HEC-RAS -- Chapter 20. Development of Machine Learning based Flood Prediction Model for Godavari River Basin -- Chapter 21. Field study on soil organic matter content in inundation areas of Langol catchment by loss- on-ignition” method -- Chapter 22. Agricultural Drought Assessment using Satellite based Surface Soil Moisture Estimate -- Chapter 23. A Review on Hydrodynamics of Vegetated Streams -- Chapter 24. Analysis of Stormwater Drainage Network of the Central Zone in the Surat City by Using SWMM 5.1 Software -- Chapter 25. Review of state-of-the-art research on river hydrological hazards, restoration and management -- Chapter 26. Erosion Susceptibility Mapping based on Hypsometric Analysis using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System Techniques -- Part (IV) Climate change and Global warming issues: Chapter 27. Climate Change Implication and Adaptation for River systems -- Chapter 28. Non-parametric approaches to identify rainfall pattern in semi-arid regions: Ranipet, Vellore, and Tirupathur districts, Tamil Nadu, India -- Chapter 29. Decadal-based analysis of hydrological components in the Kesinga sub-catchment in Mahanadi Basin: An assessment of climate variability impact -- Chapter 30. Prediction of Future Rainfall in the Upper Godavari Basin Using Statistical Downscaling Model -- Chapter 31. Projecting Future Maximum Temperature Changes in River Ganges Basin using Observations and Statistical Downscaling Model (SDSM) -- Chapter 32. Trend Assessment of Rainfall over Mumbai and Pune Cities -- Chapter 33. Evaluation of Potential lakes Susceptible to GLOF using Multi-Criteria Assessment in Jhelum Sub-basin of Indus Basin.
    Abstract: This edited book covers all aspects of River related disasters, challenges, and opportunities. Step-by-step descriptions are provided of river dynamics and associated hazards, and their applications in hazard assessments, accompanied by several experimental, filed and numerical studies. In addition, a systematic table of content is given to aid in identifying River hazards challenges and opportunities. Essential information is provided on River dynamics, hydrological processes and climate change issues, and an individual chapter is devoted to ecological restoration and river hazard management. Further topics include the stability of hydraulic structures, sediment transport, and debris flow in the hilly streams. This book will provide students, researchers, scientists, water resources managers with a comprehensive overview of the River dynamics and flood hazards in various sectors of water-related disasters and will enable them to explore the scope of application of the computational techniques and will enable them to explore the scope of River related disasters, allied branches and their field-specific problems. Professionals and policymakers may also explore the implementation of these approaches in their workplace to tackle complex river dynamics and hydrological phenomena occurring in their study area.
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    Pages: X, 624 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811971006
    Series Statement: Disaster Resilience and Green Growth,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7100-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-7100-6
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    Microbial Beta Glucanases : Molecular Structure, Functions and Applications (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Microbiology. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Microbiology. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1.An Introduction to Beta Glucan and Beta Glucanases -- 2.Industrial Applications of Beta Glucanases -- 3.Microbial Sources of Beta Glucanase Enzymes -- 4.Role of Beta Glucanases in Animal Nutrition -- 5.Betaglucanse in Breweries -- 6. Exploitation of Actinobacteria for Beta Glucanolytic enzymes –Screening and Characterisation -- 7.Structural Characterisation of Beta Glucanase Genes from Actinobacteria -- 8.Application of Codon Optimization in Actinobacterial Beta Glucanases -- 9.Actinobacterial Beta Glucanases: Recombinant Expression of in E. coli -- 10.Purification and Properties of Recombinant Beta Glucanases Enzymes -- 11.Fungal Beta Glucanases -- 12.Industrial Production and Characterisation of Beta Glucanases -- 13.Protein Engineering of Beta Glucanase Enzymes -- 14.Biotechnological Avenues in Hybrid Beta Glucanase Enzyme Production.
    Abstract: This book offers an overview of the current knowledge on beta glucanase enzymes derived from actinobacterial source, their structure, functions and industrial applications. It summarizes the exploitation of actinomycetes, assay methods for beta glucanase screening, structural characterisation, genetic engineering, protein engineering, strategies for purification, characterisation and finally how to synthesize a hybrid enzyme of beta glucanases.Enzyme beta glucanases have considerable interest in industrial biotechnology owing to its distinct effect on the hydrolysis of insoluble beta glucan molecules and applications in particular industrial sectors such as food, feed and beverages industries. The beta glucanases are characterized extensively in microorganisms viz. bacteria, fungi and also in plants. A wide varieties of actinobacterial β- glucanases have exclusively active on β-glucan substrates and cleave the mixed linkage β-glucan chains at different points. This is significant for picking precise substrates for the assay of each type of enzymes within this enzyme groups. The well recognized specificity and mechanism of action within the enormous substrates allow to understand that most of them are varied from cellulases, excluding β-1,4-glucanases. The progress in genetic and protein engineering in actinobacterial beta glucanases improves the stability, activity and thermodynamic properties in relation with industrial relevance. This book will be useful for researchers and students engaged in industrial biotechnology, enzyme production, molecular biology, protein engineering and many more.
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    Pages: X, 195 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811964664
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6466-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-6466-4
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    Plant Relationships : Fungal-Plant Interactions (2023)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Plant diseases. ; Microbial genetics. ; Plant physiology. ; Fungi. ; Mycology. ; Plants. ; Microbiology. ; Plant Pathology. ; Microbial Genetics. ; Plant Physiology. ; Fungi. ; Plant Signalling.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Pathogenic Fungus – Plant Interactions -- Modulation of Host Immunity and Development by Ustilago Maydis -- RNA Dialogues in Fungal-Plant Relationships -- The Role of Tox Effector Proteins in the Parastagonospora Nodorum-Wheat Interaction -- Part II. Mutualistic Fungus – Plant Interactions -- Genomes of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi -- Diversity of Seed Endophytes: Causes and Implications -- Lichens and Their Allies Past and Present -- Lichen Fungal Secondary Metabolites: Progress in the Genomic Era Towards Ecological Roles in the Interaction -- Part III. Sensing and Signalling in Fungus-Plant Interactions -- Regulation of Plant Infection Processes by MAP Kinase Pathways in Ascomycetous Pathogens -- Role of pH in the Control of Fungal MAPK Signalling and Pathogenicity -- Role of Volatile Organic Compounds in Establishment of the Trichoderma-Plant Interaction -- Part IV. Regulation of Fungal Gene Expression and Development -- Epigenetic Regulation of Fungal Genes Involved in Plant Colonization -- Toward Understanding the Role of Chromatin in Secondary Metabolite Gene Regulation in the Rice Pathogen Fusarium Fujikuroi -- The Rice Blast Fungus Magnaporthe Oryzae Uses a Turgor-Dependent, Septin-Mediated Mechanism to Invade Rice -- Role of Light in the Life Cycle of Botrytis Cinerea -- Part V. Genomes and Evolution -- Species of Zymoseptoria (Dothideomycetes) as a Model System to Study Plant Pathogen Genome Evolution -- Accessory Chromosomes of the Fusarium Oxysporum Species Complex and Their Contribution to Host Niche Adaptation -- Part VI. Global Pandemics and Food Security -- Global Landscape of Rust Epidemics by Puccinia Species: Current and Future Perspectives -- Magnaporthe oryzae and Its Pathotypes: A Potential Plant Pandemic Threat to Global Food Security.
    Abstract: This fully revised 3rd edition provides a comprehensive overview of the biology of fungi associated with plants. Since the publication of the 2nd Edition in 2009, tremendous new knowledge has been gained in the field of fungal-plant interactions, which is reflected in the contributions of this book. World-leading scientists in the field provide authoritative insights into fungal-plant interactions covering the following main topics: Mutualistic and pathogenic fungal-plant interactions in natural and agricultural ecosystems Sensing and signalling in fungus-plant interactions Regulation of fungal gene expression and development Fungal genomes and evolution Global pandemics caused by fungal pathogens and their implications for food security This volume will be of great interest to both specialists and generalists. It is an indispensable resource for researchers, lecturers and students in microbiology, mycology, and plant sciences, as well as agriculture and biotechnology.
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    Pages: XXII, 462 p. 70 illus., 62 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 3rd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031165030
    Series Statement: The Mycota, A Comprehensive Treatise on Fungi as Experimental Systems for Basic and Applied Research, 5
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-16503-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-16503-0
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    Mathematical Models for Dental Materials Research (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Mathematical models. ; Dentistry. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics. ; Dentistry. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Systematic Errors in Longitudinal Measurements -- Chapter 2 - Endodontic Treatment and Vertical Root Fracture -- Chapter 3 - Debonding of Resin Composite Restorations -- Chapter 4 - Attenuation of Curing Light through Resin Composite Restorations -- Chapter 5 - Release of Ions or Molecules from Dental Restorations -- Chapter 6 - Heat Generated from Dental Resin Composites during Curing -- Chapter 7 - Mechanical Failure of Dental Restorations – The Weakest-Link Theory -- Chapter 8 - Stability of Dental Implants -- Chapter 9 - Kinetics of Photo-polymerization -- Index.
    Abstract: This book presents a mechanistic approach—mathematical modeling—for carrying out dental materials research. This approach allows researchers to go beyond the null hypothesis and obtain a solution that is more general and therefore predictive for conditions other than those considered in a study. Hence it can be used either on its own or to complement the commonly used statistical approach. Through a series of practical problems with wide-ranging application, the reader will be guided on: How to construct a mathematical model for the behavior of dental materials by making informed assumptions of the physical, chemical, or mechanical situation How to simplify the model by making suitable simplifications How to calibrate the model by calculating the values of key parameters using experimental results How to refine the model when there are discrepancies between predictions and experiments Only elementary calculus is required to follow the examples and all the problems can be solved by using MS Excel© spreadsheets. This is an ideal book for dental materials researchers without a strong mathematical background who are interested in applying a more mechanistic approach to their research to give deeper insight into the problem at hand. Advance praise for Mathematical Models for Dental Materials Research: “This is a nice addition for research students on how to conduct their work and how to manage data analysis. It brings together a number of important aspects of dental materials investigations which has been missing in the literature. The practical examples make it much easier to understand.” – Michael F. Burrow, Clinical Professor in Prosthodontics, The University of Hong Kong “The great strengths of this volume are the real world examples of dental materials research in the successive chapters. In turn, this is an outcome of the outstanding expertise of both authors. I warmly recommend this book to the dental biomaterials community worldwide.” – David C. Watts, Professor of Biomaterials Science, University of Manchester, UK.
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    Pages: XIV, 77 p. 41 illus., 40 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030378493
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37849-3
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    Biorefinery of Alternative Resources: Targeting Green Fuels and Platform Chemicals (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Environment. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Cogeneration of electric power and heat. ; Fossil fuels. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Renewable Energy. ; Fossil Fuel.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Growth of Biofuels Sector: Opportunities, Challenges and Outlook -- Chapter 2. Bioconversion of Agro-Industrial Residues to Second-Generation Bioethanol -- Chapter 3. Catalytic Transformation of Ethanol to Industrially Relevant Fine Chemicals -- Chapter 4. Selective Bioethanol Conversion to Chemicals and Fuels via Advanced Catalytic Approaches -- Chapter 5. A Spotlight on Butanol and Propanol as Next-Generation Synthetic Fuels -- Chapter 6. Technological Advancements in the Production and Application of Biomethanol -- Chapter 7. Biorefinery Approaches for Production of Fuels and Chemicals from Lignocellulosic and Algal Feedstocks -- Chapter 8. Conversion of Rice Husk and Nutshells into Gaseous, Liquid and Solid Biofuels -- Chapter 9. A Review of Thermochemical and Biochemical Conversion of Miscanthus to Biofuels -- Chapter 10. Process Improvements and Techno-Economic Feasibility of Hydrothermal Liquefaction and Pyrolysis of Biomass for Bio-Crude Oil Production -- Chapter 11. Biocrude Oil Production via Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Algae and Upgradation Techniques to Liquid Transportation Fuels -- Chapter 12. Co-pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass and Polymeric Wastes for Liquid Oil Production -- Chapter 13. Conversion of Waste Biomass to Bio-oils and Upgradation by Hydrothermal Liquefaction, Gasification and Hydrodeoxygenation -- Chapter 14. Upgrading of Bio-oil from Biomass Pyrolysis: Current Status and Future Development -- Chapter 15. Heterogeneous catalysis in Hydroxymethylfurfural Conversion to Fuels and Chemicals -- Chapter 16. Conversion of Glycerol to Value-added Products -- Chapter 17. Recent Advances in Steam Reforming of Glycerol for Syngas Production -- Chapter 18. Conversion of Biogas to Syngas via Catalytic Carbon Dioxide Reforming Reaction: An Overview of Thermodynamic Aspects, Catalytic Design and Reaction Kinetics -- Chapter 19. Opportunities of Biodiesel Compatibility as a Modern Combustion Engine Fuel -- Chapter 20. Current Advancements in Microbial Fuel Cell Technologies.
    Abstract: This book summarizes recent advances in the processing of waste biomass resources to produce biofuels and biochemicals. Worldwide interest in clean energy sources, environmental protection, and mitigating global warming is rapidly gaining momentum and spurring on the search for alternative energy sources, especially for the transportation and industrial sectors. This book reviews the opportunities presented by low-cost organic waste materials, discussing their suitability for alternative fuel and fine chemical production, physicochemical characterization, conversion technologies, feedstock and fuel chemistry, refining technologies, fuel upgrading, residue management, and the circular economy. In addition, it explores applied aspects of biomass conversion by highlighting several significant thermochemical, hydrothermal and biological technologies. In summary, the book offers comprehensive and representative descriptions of key fuel processing technologies, energy conversion and management, waste valorization, eco-friendly waste remediation, biomass supply chain, lifecycle assessment, techno-economic analysis and the circular bioeconomy.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811518041
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1804-1
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    Airborne Particulate Matter : Source, Chemistry and Health (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Ecology . ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Ecosystems. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction to Airborne Particulate Matter - Source, Chemistry and Health -- 2 Emission Sources of Particulate Matter -- 3 Geographic Distribution and Transport of Atmospheric Particulate Matter -- 4 Airborne particles in indoor and outdoor environments -- 5 High-resolution ambient record of aerosols over Delhi and associated typical health effects -- 6 Characterization of Primary and Secondary Airborne Particulate -- 7 Toxicological implications of fine particulates: sources, chemical composition and possible underlying mechanism -- 8 Bioaerosol and its impact on human health -- 9 Human Health Effects of Particulate Matter -- 10 Impacts and Responses of Particulate Matter Pollution on Vegetation -- 11 Mitigation and Management of Ambient Particulate Matter -- 12 Particulate Matter Regulatory Policies: National and Global Approach. .
    Abstract: This book is about airborne particulate matter, sources, chemistry and health and contained a complete information about their emission source, transport, atmospheric chemistry, distribution at local, regional and global levels, and their level in indoor and outdoor settings. Primary and secondary particulate matters in the ambient atmosphere also describe in detail. Analytical techniques, statistical tools and mathematical models used in airborne particulate research is also described. This book also covers the important aspects of the particulate matter chemistry in atmosphere, and their adverse impact on plant and human health. A detailed insight about the harmful impact of airborne particulate matter (biogenic and anthropogenic both) on different human system is described in detail. The toxicological significance of particulate matter on human body was also mentioned. The mitigation, management and regulatory policies to control ambient particulate matter is also provided. This book is also written in simple language with helpful photographs, diagrams, tables and flowcharts which will make the reader comfortable in understanding the concepts a more relatively easier way. Overall, the present book is a valuable tool for students working in the fields of Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Epidemiology and Agriculture Science. This book also a unique resource for environmental consultants, researchers, policymakers and other professionals involved in air quality, plant and human health.
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    Pages: XIX, 314 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811653872
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5387-2
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    POLAR NIGHT Marine Ecology : Life and Light in the Dead of Night (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Climatology. ; Physical geography. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Ecosystems. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Climate Sciences. ; Physical Geography. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- The marine physical environment during the Polar Night -- Light in the Polar Night -- Marine micro- and macroalgae in the Polar Night -- Zooplankton in the Polar Night -- Benthic communities in the Polar Night -- Fish ecology in the Polar Night -- Biological clocks and rhythms in polar organisms -- Sensor carrying platforms -- Operative habitat mapping and monitoring in the Polar Night -- The Polar Night exhibition: Life and light at the dead of night -- Index.
    Abstract: Until recently, the prevailing view of marine life at high latitudes has been that organisms enter a general resting state during the dark Polar Night and that the system only awakens with the return of the sun. Recent research, however, with coordinated, multidisciplinary field campaigns based on the high Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard, have provided a radical new perspective. Instead of a system in dormancy, a new perspective of a system in full operation and with high levels of activity across all major phyla is emerging. Examples of such activities and processes include: Active marine organisms at sea surface, water column and the sea-floor. At surface we find active foraging in seabirds and fish, in the water column we find a high biodiversity and activity of zooplankton and larvae such as active light induced synchronized diurnal vertical migration, and at seafloor there is a high biodiversity in benthic animals and macroalgae. The Polar Night is a period for reproduction in many benthic and pelagic taxa, mass occurrence of ghost shrimps (Caprellides), high abundance of Ctenophores, physiological evidence of micro- and macroalgal cells that are ready to utilize the first rays of light when they appear, deep water fishes found at water surface in the Polar night, and continuous growth of bivalves throughout the winter. These findings not only begin to shape a new paradigm for marine winter ecology in the high Arctic, but also provide conclusive evidence for a top-down controlled system in which primary production levels are close to zero. In an era of environmental change that is accelerated at high latitudes, we believe that this new insight is likely to strongly impact how the scientific community views the high latitude marine ecosystem. Despite the overwhelming darkness, the main environmental variable affecting marine organisms in the Polar Night is in fact light. The light regime during the Polar Night is unique with respect to light intensity, spectral composition of light and photoperiod. .
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    Pages: XI, 375 p. 133 illus., 116 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030332082
    Series Statement: Advances in Polar Ecology, 4
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33208-2
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    Long-Term Ecosystem Changes in Riparian Forests (2020)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Forestry. ; Plant ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Environment. ; Ecology. ; Forestry. ; Plant Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Introduction -- Chapter 1. The Ooyamazawa Riparian Forest: Introduction and Overview -- Part II. Life History and Regeneration Processes of Riparian Woody Species.-Chapter 2. Fraxinus platypoda -- Chapter 3. Pterocarya rhoifolia -- Chapter 4. Cercidiphyllum japonicum -- Chapter 5. Acer Tree Species -- Part III. Diversity and Coexistence in Riparian Forests -- Chapter 6. Diversity of Herbaceous Plants in the Ooyamazawa Riparian Forest -- Chapter 7. Coexistence of Tree Canopy Species -- Part IV. Ecosystem Changes in Riparian Forests -- Chapter 8. Changes in Forest Floor Vegetation -- Chapter 9. Temporal Changes in Browsing Damage by Sika Deer in a Natural Riparian Forest in Central Japan -- Chapter 10. Characteristics and Temporal Trends of a Ground Beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) Community in Ooyamazawa Riparian Forest -- Chapter 11. Avifauna at Ooyamazawa: Decline of Birds that Forage in Bushy Understories -- Part V. Conclusion -- Chapter 12. General Conclusion. .
    Abstract: This open access book presents and analyzes the results of more than 30 years of long-term ecological research in riparian forest ecosystems with the aim of casting light on changes in the dynamics of riparian forests over time. The research, focusing on the Ooyamazawa riparian forest, one of the remaining old-growth forests in Japan, has yielded a number of interesting outcomes. First, it shows that large-scale disturbances afford various trees opportunities for regeneration and are thus the driving force for the coexistence of canopy trees in riparian forests. Second, it identifies changes in reproductive patterns, highlighting that seed production has in fact quantitatively increased over the past two decades. Third, it describes the decline in forest floor vegetation caused by deer grazing and reveals how this decline has affected bird and insect populations. The book illustrates the interconnectedness of phenomena within an ecosystem and the resultant potential for cascade effects and also stresses the need for long-term ecological studies of climate change impacts on forests. It will be of interest to both professionals and academics in the field of forest science. .
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    Pages: VIII, 234 p. 173 illus., 65 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811530098
    Series Statement: Ecological Research Monographs,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3009-8
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    Alpine Plant Life : Functional Plant Ecology of High Mountain Ecosystems (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Botany. ; Physical geography. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology. ; Plant Science. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: PRELIMINARY (ToC of second edition) 1 Plant ecology at high elevations -- The concept of limitation -- A regional and historical account -- The challenge of alpine plant research -- 2 The alpine life zone -- Altitudinal boundaries -- Global alpine land area -- Alpine plant diversity -- Origin of alpine floras -- Alpine growth forms -- 3 Alpine climate -- Which alpine climate -- Common features of alpine climates -- Regional features of alpine climates -- 4 The climate plants experience -- Interactions of relief, wind and sun -- How alpine plants influence their climate -- The geographic variation of alpine climate -- 5 Life under snow: protection and limitation -- Temperatures under snow -- Solar radiation under snow -- Gas concentrations under snow -- Plant responses to snowpack -- 6 Alpine soils -- Physics of alpine soil formation -- The organic compound -- The interaction of organic and inorganic compounds -- 7 Alpine treelines -- About trees and lines -- Current altitudinal positions of climatic treelines -- Treeline-climate relationships -- Intrazonal variations and pantropical plateauing of alpine treelines -- Treelines in the past -- Attempts at a functional explanation of treelines -- A hypothesis for treeline formation -- Growth trends near treelines -- Evidence for sink limitation -- 8 Climatic stress -- Survival of low temperature extremes -- Avoidance and tolerance of low temperature extremes -- Heat stress in alpine plants -- Ultraviolet radiation — a stress factor -- 9 Water relations -- Ecosystem water balance -- Soil moisture at high altitudes -- Plant water relations — a brief review of principles -- Water relations of alpine plants -- Desiccation stress -- Water relations of special plant types -- 10 Mineral nutrition -- Soil nutrients -- The nutrient status of alpine plants -- Nutrient cycling and nutrient budgets -- Nitrogen fixation -- Mycorrhiza -- Responses of vegetation to variable nutrient supply -- 11 Uptake and loss of carbon -- Photosynthetic capacity of alpine plants -- Photosynthetic responses to the environment -- Daily carbon gain of leaves -- The seasonal carbon gain of leaves -- C4 and CAM photosynthesis at high altitudes -- Tissue respiration of alpine plants -- Ecosystem carbon balance -- 12 Carbon investments -- Non-structural carbohydrates -- Lipids and energy content -- Carbon costs of leaves and roots -- Whole plant carbon allocation -- 13 Growth dynamics and phenology -- Seasonal growth -- Diurnal leaf extension -- Rates of plant dry matter accumulation -- Functional duration of leaves and roots -- 14 Cell division and tissue formation -- Cell size and plant size -- Mitosis and the cell cycle -- From meristem activity to growth control -- 15 Plant biomass production -- The structure of alpine plant canopies -- Primary productivity of alpine vegetation -- Plant dry matter pools -- Biomass losses through herbivores -- 16 Plant reproduction -- Flowering and pollination -- Seed development and seed size -- Germination -- Alpine seed banks and natural recruitment -- Clonal propagation -- Alpine plant age -- Community processes -- 17 Global change at high elevation -- Alpine land use -- The impact of altered atmospheric chemistry -- Climatic change and alpine ecosystems -- References (with chapter annotation) -- Taxonomic index (genera) -- Geographical index -- Color plates -- Plant life forms -- The alpine life zone -- Environmental stress -- The human dimension.
    Abstract: This book is a completely revised, substantially extended treatment of the physical and biological factors that drive life in high mountains. The book covers the characteristics of alpine plant life, alpine climate and soils, life under snow, stress tolerance, treeline ecology, plant water, carbon, and nutrient relations, plant growth and productivity, developmental processes, and two largely novel chapters on alpine plant reproduction and global change biology. The book explains why the topography driven exposure of plants to dramatic micro-climatic gradients over very short distances causes alpine biodiversity to be particularly robust against climatic change. Geographically, this book draws on examples from all parts of the world, including the tropics. This book is complemented with novel evidence and insight that emerged over the last 17 years of alpine plant research. The number of figures – mostly in color – nearly doubled, with many photographs providing a vivid impression of alpine plant life worldwide. Christian Körner was born in 1949 in Austria, received his academic education at the University of Innsbruck, and was full professor of Botany at the University of Basel from 1989 to 2014. As emeritus Professor he is continuing alpine plant research in the Swiss Alps.
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    Edition: 3rd ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030595388
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59538-8
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    Biorefinery: A Sustainable Approach for the Production of Biomaterials, Biochemicals and Biofuels (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Biomaterials. ; Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Biomass to liquid fuels: Recent trends in techniques in catalytic conversions -- Chapter 2_Towards sustainable production of hydrogen and biogas from biomass residues -- Chapter 3_ Biorefinery for biofuel production: A Case Study -- Chapter 4_Techno economic analysis and profitability analysis of biofuel production -- Chapter 5_Life cycle analysis and environmnetal impact of bio fuel production -- Chapter 6_Valorization of non lignocellulosic bio waste for BioChemicals -- Chapter 7_State of art technologies for production of biochemicals from biomass -- Chapter 8_Nutraceuticals functional foods and specialty chemicals -- Chapter 9_Technoeconomical analysis of BioChemical production: A Case study -- Chapter 10_Life cycle assessment and sustainability for production of pectin -- Chapter 11_Production of biofertilizers from agro residue: sustainability issues and challenges -- Chapter 12_Utilization of activated carbon obtained from biomass in waste water treatment -- Chapter 13_Sustanability and life cycle assessment of nano-materials from biomass -- Chapter 14_Biorefinery approach for production of enzymes from fruit peel waste -- Chapter 15_Production of Biomaterials: A Case study.
    Abstract: This book discusses recent trends and concepts in the field of biorefinery. It discusses optimal and economic strategies for converting biomass to value-added products to maximize profits with minimal environmental impact with a sustainability approach. The chapters of the book are focused on the current technologies, techno-economical aspects, life cycle assessment, and case studies. The book is divided into three sections; the first section presents strategies for the production of biofuels like bioethanol, biomethane, biohydrogen, bio-oil, gasification, etc., from the biomass in a sustainable way. The second sections review the extraction of bioactive chemicals, phenolic antioxidants, enzymes, and carboxylic acid from the biomass residue. The last section examines the utilization of biomass for the production of bioactive materials, including biofertilizers, bioadsorbents, activated carbon, nano-materials, and pigments. This book explores the relation between biofuels and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) 7.
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    Pages: XII, 409 p. 56 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811974816
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7481-6
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    Advances in Motor Neuroprostheses (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Neurosciences. ; Medical care. ; Neurology . ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Neuroscience. ; Health Care. ; Neurology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Application of reinforcement and deep learning techniques in brain machine interfaces -- Chapter 2: Specific muscle activation patterns in athletic and orthopedic populations: considerations for using surface electromyography in assistive and biofeedback device applications -- Chapter 3: Kineto-dynamic modeling of human upper limb for robotic manipulators and assistive applications -- Chapter 4: Learning from the human hand: force control and perception using a soft-synergy prosthetic hand and non-invasive haptic feedback -- Chapter 5: Design of a soft glove-based robotic hand exoskeleton with embedded synergies -- Chapter 6: Model predictive control based knee actuator allocation during a standing-up motion with a powered exoskeleton and functional electrical stimulation -- Chapter 7: Deep brain stimulation for gait and postural disturbances in Parkinson’s disease -- Chapter 8: Cognitive and physiological intent for the adaptation of motor prostheses -- Index.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive review of recent developments in the field of motor neuroprosthetics and brain-machine interfaces. Chapters in this book are provided by leading experts in the field and include topics such as the design and control of multidimensional prosthetics and exoskeletons, deep brain stimulation, functional electrical stimulation, deep learning for brain machine interfaces, biofeedback, and cognitive intent for adaptation of motor prostheses. This book is a great resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, engineers from related disciplines, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the latest progress in the field of motor neuroprostheses.
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    ISBN: 9783030387402
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38740-2
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    Microbial Enzymes and Biotechniques : Interdisciplinary Perspectives (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Medical microbiology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Industrial Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The sugar-nucleotide providing enzyme, opportunity and future in the antibody and peptide medicine area -- Chapter 2. The Next Generation of Microalgae-Based Products -- Chapter 3. Advanced techniques for enzymatic and chemical bleaching for pulp and paper industries -- Chapter 4. Commercial bioinoculant development: Techniques and challenges -- Chapter 5. Protein nanostructures with purpose-designed properties in biotechnology and medicine -- Chapter 6. Recent advances in biosynthetic production of Biopigments from microlagae -- Chapter 7. Revealing of the features of the oxidative enzyme production by white-rot basidiomycetes during fermentation of plant raw materials -- Chapter 8. Endophytic bacterial applications in phytoremediation of organic pollutants and toxic metals -- Chapter 9. Biotechnological interventions for Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) based biofertilizer: technological perspectives -- Chapter 10. Probiotics and prebiotics: Techniques used and its relevance -- Chapter 11. Techniques of Evaluation of the chemical and microbiological quality of the coastal environment -- Chapter 12. Enzyme engineering techniques for biotechnological applications.
    Abstract: This book compiles the latest research on the multifarious roles of microbial enzymes, and provides an overview of microbial enzymes and biotechnologies. It discusses the use of microbial enzymes in innovative areas like nanomedicine and synthetic biotechnology, as well as the use of starch digesting enzymes and bioactive proteins as biotherapeutics, all of which have applications in modern drug discovery processes. The book also examines the concept of microbial biotransformation and protein engineering, and covers topics such as the immobilization of therapeutic enzymes, bioengineering of enzymes for bioactive compounds, the production of hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes from plant raw materials, and prebiotics and probiotics. Given its multidisciplinary scope, this book will appeal to researchers and industry experts in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology and molecular medicine.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811568954
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6895-4
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    Innovations in Food Technology : Current Perspectives and Future Goals (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Food science. ; Biotechnology. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section A: Food Processing and Technology Innovations -- Chapter 1. Food Innovation and Sustainable Development: A Bio-economics Perception -- Chapter 2. Fermented pearl millet weaning food: an innovation of food technology and application in food processing and management -- Chapter 3. Processing methodologies for few crops in India: Arecanut, betelvine, cashew, cocoa and oil palm -- Chapter 4. Omega 3 fatty acid from plant sources and its application in Food Technology -- Chapter 5. Taizzy Smoked Cheese -- Chapter 6. Plant-Based Milk Substitutes: A novel non-dairy source -- Chapter 7. Makhana: Dry Food and a potential aquatic cash crop.-Chapter 8. An insight over creal β glucan as functional ingredient -- Section B: Food and Industrial Microbiology -- Chapter 9. Rediscovering Medicinal activity and Food Significance of Shogaol (4, 6, 8, 10 and 12): A comprehensive view.-Chapter 10. Exopolysaccarides derived from Beneficial Microorganisms: Antimicrobial, Food and Health benefits.-Chapter 11. Biofilm threat for food and industrial microbiology: An approach for its Elimination Using Herbal food components -- Chapter 12. Cyanobacterial exopolysaccharides as natural source for food packaging application.-Chapter 13. Microbial laccase production and its industrial applications -- Chapter 14. Lichens are the next promising candidates for active compounds.-Chapter 15. Microbial Production and Applications of L-lysine.-Chapter 16. Pomegranate peel: Nutritional values and its emerging potential for use in food systems -- Section C: Food Technology and Environmental Biotechnology -- Chapter 17. Bio-fertilizer from Trichoderma: Boom for Agriculture Production and Management of soil-borne and root-borne plant pathogens -- Chapter 18. Influence of heavy metal on food security: Recent advances -- Chapter 19. Utilization and management of agro and food processing waste -- Chapter 20. Nexus between Climate Change and Food Innovation Technology: Recent Advances -- Chapter 21. Antibiotic Residues in Food: A Global Concern for Human Health -- Chapter 22. Effects of toxicant from pesticides on food security: Current developments -- Chapter 23. Cr pollution, its impact and mitigation -- Chapter 24. Biosorption: A Novel Biotechnological Application For Removal of Hazardous Pollutants -- Section D: Agriculture, Food, Nutrition and Health Security -- Chapter 25. Emerging dichlorvos-based air freshener pertube kidney function in male albino rats -- Chapter 26. Consumption of green chilli& its nutritious effect on human health -- Chapter 27. Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of toxicity of melatonin loaded poly (D, L-lactic acid) Nano-Particles (Mel-PLA-Nano-Particles) and its putative use in osteoporosis -- Chapter 28. Nutritional Physiology -- Chapter 29. Caffeine: Nutraceutical and Health Benefit of Caffeine Containing Commodities and Products -- Chapter 30. Nutraceuticals potential of major edible oilseeds of India -- Chapter 31. Elimination of fungal Leaf Mosaic disease of Bottle Gourd (LagenariaSiceraria ) using Fungo-Phage Therapy: A possible approach for food security with plant protection -- Chapter 32. β- sitosterol - predominant phytosterol of therapeutic potential -- Chapter 33. Odonto-nutraceuticals: Phytochemicals for Oral Health Care -- Chapter 34. Pharmacological potential of thymol -- Chapter 35. TRIKATU- transforming food into medicines -- Chapter 36. Dietary factors associated with cancer. .
    Abstract: This book gathers a collection of essays that describe recent innovations in food technology including food processing, packaging, food safety, and novel ingredients. By 2050, the world will face the challenge of having to feed an estimated 9 billion people. In order to meet that challenge, innovations in food research are of the utmost importance. The book is divided into four sections, each of which explores an important aspect like food processing, food microbiology, and nutritional security. Written by respected scholars in the field, the respective chapters discuss a range of new and enhanced food materials, as well as processing innovations to extend shelf life and reduce toxic effects. The book also addresses the health potential of various nutraceuticals, bio-absorption of metals and their positive impacts on living systems, as well as methods for reducing food wastage, preventing the loss of nutritive value, and preserving or enhancing palatability. Given its scope, the book will be highly interesting for food scientists, both in academia and the food industry. It will also benefit advanced graduate students and senior researchers.
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    Pages: XXIV, 522 p. 95 illus., 45 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811561214
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6121-4
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    Contaminants and Ecological Subsidies : The Land-Water Interface (2020)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Environment. ; Biotic communities. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction: Ecological Subsidies as a Framework for Understanding Contaminant Fate, Exposure, and Effects at the Land-Water Interface -- Part I: Ecological Subsidies Drive Exposure -- Chapter 2: Ecological Factors Controlling Insect-Mediated Methylmercury Flux from Aquatic to Terrestrial Ecosystems: Lessons Learned from Mesocosm and Pond Experiments -- Chapter 3: Pathways of Contaminant Transport Across the Aquatic-Terrestrial Interface: Implications for Terrestrial Consumers, Ecosystems and Management -- Part II: Exposure Drives Ecological Subsidies -- Chapter 4: Agriculture and Mining Contamination Contribute to a Productivity Gradient Driving Cross-Ecosystem Associations between Stream Insects and Riparian Arachnids -- Chapter 5: Cross-Ecosystem Linkages and Trace Metals at the Land-Water Interface -- Chapter 6: Metamorphosis and the Impact of Contaminants on Ecological Subsidies -- Part III: Other Global Stressors -- Chapter 7: Variables Affecting Resource Subsidies from Streams and Rivers to Land and their Susceptibility to Global Change Stressors -- Chapter 8: Beyond “Donors and Recipients”: Impacts of Species Gains and Losses Reverberate among Ecosystems due to Changes in Resource Subsidies -- Part IV: Management Applications and Tools -- Chapter 9: Practical Considerations for the Incorporation of Insect-Mediated Contaminant Flux into Ecological Risk Assessments -- Chapter 10: When Nutrients Become Contaminants in Aquatic Systems: Identifying Responses to Guide Terrestrial-Derived Detrital Endpoint Development for Managers -- Chapter 11: Mesocosms to Evaluate Aquatic-Terrestrial Contaminant Linkages using Aquatic Insect Emergence: Utility for Aquatic Life Criteria Development -- Chapter 12: Studying Effects of Contaminants on Aquatic-Terrestrial Subsidies: Experimental Designs using Outdoor and Indoor Mesocosms and Microcosms -- Part V: Syntheses -- Chapter 13: Ecological Networks as a Framework for Understanding and Predicting Contaminant Movement across the Land-Water Interface -- Chapter: 14: Synthesis: A Framework for Predicting the Dark Side of Ecological Subsidies.
    Abstract: This volume explores the effects of aquatic contaminants on ecological subsidies and food web exposure at the boundary of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. It provides the first synthesis of the findings and principles governing the “dark side” of contaminant effects on ecological subsidies. Furthermore, the volume provides extensive coverage of the tools being developed to help managers and researchers better understand the implications of contaminants movement and their effects on natural resources and ecosystem processes. Aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are linked through movements of energy and nutrients which subsidize recipient food webs. As a result, contaminants that concentrate in aquatic systems because of the effects of gravity on water and organic matter have the potential to impact both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem processes. Within the last decade, increased attention has been paid to this phenomenon, particularly the effects of aquatic contaminants on resource and contaminant export to terrestrial consumers, and the potential implications for management. This volume, curated and edited by three field leaders, incorporates empirical results, management applications and theoretical synthesis and is a key reference for academics, government researchers and consultants.
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    Pages: XV, 383 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030494803
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49480-3
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    Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms of Arid Region (2023)
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    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.
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    Pages: XXII, 455 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811941245
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4124-5
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    Research Methods of Environmental Physiology in Aquatic Sciences (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental sciences. ; Physics. ; Environment. ; Ecology. ; Water. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Physics. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Measurement of environmental parameters affecting marine plankton physiology -- Chapter 2 Plankton culture techniques -- Chapter 3 Determination of Key Enzymes involved in primary productivity -- Chapter 4 Analyses of pigments -- Chapter 5 Measurements and analyses of photosynthesis and respiration -- Chapter 6 Chlorophyll fluorescence techniques and applications -- Chapter 7 Biochemical and molecular methods -- Chapter 8 Research methods for animal and virus.
    Abstract: This book presents methods for investigating the effects of aquatic environmental changes on organisms and the mechanisms involved. It focuses mainly on photosynthetic organisms, but also provides methods for virus, zooplankton and other animal studies. Also including a comprehensive overview of the current methods in the fields of aquatic physiology, ecology, biochemistry and molecular approaches, including the advantages and disadvantages of each method, the book is a valuable guide for young researchers in marine or aquatic sciences studying the physiological processes associated with chemical and physical environmental changes.
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    ISBN: 9789811553547
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5354-7
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    The Atlantic Forest : History, Biodiversity, Threats and Opportunities of the Mega-diverse Forest (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Botany. ; Zoology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology. ; Plant Science. ; Zoology. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Historical and biogeographical aspects -- The Atlantic Forest: an introduction to the megadiverse forest of Southern America -- The Atlantic Forest Ecological History: from pre-history to the Anthropocene -- The North-eastern Atlantic Forest: biogeographical, historical and current aspects in the Sugarcane Zone -- The Hileia Baiana - an assessment of natural and historical aspects of the land use and degradation of the central corridor of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest -- The southern Atlantic Forest: Use, degradation, and perspectives for conservation -- Part II – Biodiversity -- Tree diversity in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest: biases and general patterns using different sources of information -- Vascular Epiphytes of the Atlantic Forest: diversity and community ecology -- Social Insects of the Atlantic Forest -- Tetrapod diversity in the Atlantic Forest: maps and gaps -- Freshwater Studies in Atlantic Forest: general overview and prospects -- Part III – Threats -- Land-cover changes and an uncertain future: will the Brazilian Atlantic Forest lose the chance to become a hopespot? -- Climate change and biodiversity in the Atlantic Forest: best climatic models, predicted changes and impacts, and adaptation options -- Non-native species introductions, invasions, and biotic homogenization in the Atlantic Forest -- Causes and consequences of large-scale defaunation in the Atlantic forest -- Pollination systems in the Atlantic Forest: characterization, threats, and opportunities -- IV - Opportunities -- Atlantic Forest: ecosystem services linking people and biodiversity -- Changing the agriculture paradigm in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest: the importance of agroforestry -- Engaging people for large-scale forest restoration: Governance lessons from the Atlantic Forest of Brazil -- The Atlantic Forest Trail: connecting people, biodiversity and protected areas -- Conservation initiatives in the Brazilian Atlantic forest -- Financing conservation in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest -- Integrating researchers for understanding the biodiversity in Atlantic Forest -- The future of the Atlantic Forest.
    Abstract: The Atlantic Forest is one of the 36 hotspots for biodiversity conservation worldwide. It is a unique, large biome (more than 3000 km in latitude; 2500 in longitude), marked by high biodiversity, high degree of endemic species and, at the same time, extremely threatened. Approximately 70% of the Brazilian population lives in the area of this biome, which makes the conflict between biodiversity conservation and the sustainability of the human population a relevant issue. This book aims to cover: 1) the historical characterization and geographic variation of the biome; 2) the distribution of the diversity of some relevant taxa; 3) the main threats to biodiversity, and 4) possible opportunities to ensure the biodiversity conservation, and the economic and social sustainability. Also, it is hoped that this book can be useful for those involved in the development of public policies aimed at the conservation of this important global biome.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030553227
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55322-7
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    Nanobiosensors for Agricultural, Medical and Environmental Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microtechnology. ; Microelectromechanical systems. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microsystems and MEMS. ; Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Opportunities for real time monitoring of biomolecules using FRET-based nanosensors -- Chapter 2. Current status of nanosensors in biological sciences -- Chapter 3. Biosensor: An Approach Towards a Sustainable Environment -- Chapter 4. Nanobiosensor in health sector: The milestones achieved and future prospects -- Chapter 5. Nanosensors based on DNA as an emerging technology for the detection of disease -- Chapter 6. Genetically Encoded Nanobiosensors for Nutrients and their applications -- Chapter 7. Development of highly sensitive optical sensors based on Carbon Nanotube (CNTs) -- Chapter 8. Recent advances of Fluorescent Resonance Energy Transfer-based nanosensors for the detection of human ailments -- Chapter 9. Application Of Nanosensors in Agriculture and Food Processing -- Chapter 10. Fluorescent Protein pairs and their application in FRET-based Nanobiosensors -- Chapter 11. Probes for Detection of Free Radicles -- .
    Abstract: This informative book compiles the most up-to-date applications of nanobiosensors in fields ranging from agriculture to medicine. The introductory section describes different types of nanobiosensors and use of nanobiosensors towards a sustainable environment. The applications are divided into four broad sections for easy reading and understanding. The book discusses how manipulation, control and integration of atoms and molecules are used to form materials, structures, devices and systems in nano-scale. Chapters in the book shed light on the use of nanosensors in diagnostics and medical devices. Application in food processing as well as in cell signaling is also described. Nanobiosensors have immense use, and this book captures the most important ones.
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    ISBN: 9789811583469
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    Biogas Production : From Anaerobic Digestion to a Sustainable Bioenergy Industry (2020)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Microbiology. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Industrial Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Trends in Biogas Production Technologies -- Chapter 1: Technological routes for biogas production: Current status and future perspectives -- Chapter 2: Prospects and challenges in Biogas Technology: Indian Scenario -- Chapter 3: Anaerobic digestion technology for management of organic wastes: Latin American context -- Chapter 4: Biogas technology for animal manure management in USA: State of art, opportunities, challenges and perspectives -- Chapter 5: Anaerobic digestion in Europe: Key to sustainable waste management, challenges and perspectives -- Chapter 6: Advances and challenges of anaerobic digestion of wastes and wastewaters from different industrial sectors -- Chapter 7: Comparative analysis of biogas with renewable fuels and energy: physio-chemical properties, and carbon footprints -- Part 2: Improving biogas production: Progress, challenges and perspectives -- Chapter 8: Potential feedstock for sustainable biogas production, transportation and supply chain analysis -- Chapter 9: Potentials and challenges of micro and macroalgae as feedstock for biogas production -- Chapter 10: The realm of microorganisms in Biogas production: Microbial diversity, functional role, community interactions and monitoring the status of biogas plants -- Chapter 11: Metabolic engineering: A tool to increase the methane yield and efficiency of anaerobic digestion process -- Chapter 12: Scale-up operations for biogas production: Analysis on critical factors governing large scale operations -- Chapter 13: Biogas processing, storage and distribution, transportation and value chain analysis -- Chapter 14: Potentials and challenges of biogas upgradation as liquid biomethane -- Chapter 15: Nutrient value of digestates in soil fertility and productivity -- Part 3: Economics of Biogas Technology -- Chapter 16: Biogas commercialization: Commercial players, key business drivers, potential market and fostering investment -- Chapter 17: Biogas in circular bio-economy: Sustainable practice for rural farm waste management & techno-economic analyses -- Chapter 18: Biogas technology in Africa: An assessment of feedstock, barriers, socio-economic impact and the way forward -- Chapter 19: Governmental policies to promote biogas production, boosting role of biogas in economic growth of developing nations.
    Abstract: This book focuses on biogas production by anaerobic digestion, which is the most popular bioenergy technology of today. Using anaerobic digestion for the production of biogas is a sustainable approach that simultaneously also allows the treatment of organic waste. The energy contained in the substrate is released in the form of biogas, which can be employed as a renewable fuel in diverse industrial sectors. Although biogas generation is considered an established process, it continues to evolve, e.g. by incorporating modifications and improvements to increase its efficiency and its downstream applications. The chapters of this book review the progress made related to feedstock, system configuration and operational conditions. It also addresses microbial pathways utilized, as well as storage, transportation and usage of biogas. This book is an up-to-date resource for scientists and students working on improving biogas production.
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    ISBN: 9783030588274
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58827-4
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    Recent Advances in Biological Network Analysis : Comparative Network Analysis and Network Module Detection (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Medical genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Medical Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Global Alignment of PPI Networks -- Chapter 2: Integrated Network-Based Computational Analysis for Drug Development -- Chapter 3: Effective Random Walk Models for Comparative Network Analysis -- Chapter 4: Computational Methods for Protein-Protein Interaction Network Alignment -- Chapter 5: Network Propagation for the Analysis of Multi_Omics Data -- Chapter 6: Motifs in Biological Networks -- Chapter 7: Bio Fabric Visualization of Network Alignments -- Chapter 8: Module Identification of Biological Networks via Graph Partition -- Chapter 9: Network Module Detection to Decipher the Heterogeneity of Cancer Mutations.
    Abstract: This book reviews recent advances in the emerging field of computational network biology with special emphasis on comparative network analysis and network module detection. The chapters in this volume are contributed by leading international researchers in computational network biology and offer in-depth insight on the latest techniques in network alignment, network clustering, and network module detection. Chapters discuss the advantages of the respective techniques and present the current challenges and open problems in the field. Recent Advances in Biological Network Analysis: Comparative Network Analysis and Network Module Detection will serve as a great resource for graduate students, academics, and researchers who are currently working in areas relevant to computational network biology or wish to learn more about the field. Data scientists whose work involves the analysis of graphs, networks, and other types of data with topological structure or relations can also benefit from the book's insights. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030571733
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57173-3
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    Role of Microbial Communities for Sustainability (2021)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Role of Microbial Communities in Plant-Microbe Interactions, Metabolic Cooperation and Self-Sufficiency Leading to Sustainable Agriculture -- 2 Symbiotic Interactions of Phototrophic Microbes: Engineering Synthetic Consortia for Biotechnology -- 3 Understanding Agriculturally Indispensable Bacterial Biofilms in Sustainable Agriculture -- 4 Global Food Demand and The Roles of Microbial Communities in Sustainable Crop Protection and Food Security: An Overview -- 5 Sustaining Productivity through Integrated use of Microbes in Agriculture -- 6 Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi for Sustainable Crop Protection and Production -- 7 Role of Microbial Communities in Sustainable Rice Cultivation -- 8 Applications of Soil Bacterial Community in Carbon Sequestration: An Accost towards Advanced Eco-Sustainability -- 9 Approach Towards Sustainable Crop Production by Utilizing Potential Microbiome -- 10 Diversity, Function and Application of Fungal Iron Chelators (Siderophores) for Integrated Disease Management -- 11 Role of Microbial Communities in the Low-Cost, Sustainable Treatment of Pig Effluent Waste -- 12 Metal Stress Impacting Plant Growth in Contaminated Soil is Alleviated by Microbial Siderophores -- 13 Natural and Constructed Cyanobacteria-based Consortia for Enhancing Crop Growth and Soil Fertility -- 14 Microbial Communities Based Biofilmed Biofertilizers Enhance Soil Fertility and Plant Growth in Hevea Ecosystem: Evidences from Seedlings and Immature Plants.
    Abstract: This book is about the role played by microbes in their community mode in sustaining ecosystems. The descriptions given in its chapters indicate clearly that microbial communities are more effective in delivering multifaceted benefits to the soil-plant system than those offered by microbial monocultures in planktonic modes. The role these communities play in a multitude of microbe-microbe and plant-microbe interactions have not yet been fully exploited to gain benefits in this field as well as to achieve sustainability in agriculture practices. Amply discussed are the beneficial characteristics and metabolic capacities of specific microbial groups and the use of microbial traits for the benefit of plant growth. The book suggests the need to develop new microbial technologies to utilize plant-associated microbes for increased crop productivity and agroecosystem balance in order to ensure sustainability. This also provides an effective guidance to scientists, academics, researchers, students and policy makers of the sphere to achieve the above outcomes.
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    Pages: XIII, 379 p. 45 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811599125
    Series Statement: Microorganisms for Sustainability, 29
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9912-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-9912-5
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    Microbial Genomic Islands in Adaptation and Pathogenicity (2023)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Diseases Causes and theories of causation. ; Microbial genetics. ; Microbiology. ; Pathogenesis. ; Microbial Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An introduction of microbial genomic islands for evolutionary adaptation and pathogenicity -- Chapter 2. Computation tools for prediction and analysis of genomic islands -- Chapter 3. An overview of genomic islands’ main features and computational prediction: the CMNR group of bacteria as a case study -- Chapter 4. Microbial genomic island discovery, visualization and analysis -- Chapter 5. Genomic islands in bacterial genome evolution and speciation -- Chapter 6. Genomic islands in the gut microbiome: current knowledge and the application in the probiotics field -- Chapter 7. Genomic islands in nutritional fitness and adaptation -- Chapter 8. Genomic islands involved in iron uptake -- Chapter 9. Genomic islands in uropathogeneic E. coli -- Chapter 10. Genomic islands in Helicobacter species -- Chapter 11. Genomic islands in Staphylococcus -- Chapter 12. Genomic islands in Pseudomonas species -- Chapter 13. Genomic islands in Klebsiella pneumonia -- Chapter 14. Molecular Insights into Genomic Islands and Evolution of Vibrio cholerae -- Chapter 15. Genomic islands in marine bacteria -- Chapter 16. Challenges in Eventing Horizontal Gene Transfer -- chapter 17. Artificial Intelligence and machine learning for prediction and analysis of genomic islands.
    Abstract: This book elucidates the role of microbial genomic islands (GEIs) in genome stability, plasticity, evolutionary adaptation, and pathogenicity in the bacterial population. The initial chapters of the book present tools, including bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, next-generation sequencing, and molecular biology techniques, for the analysis of the genomic islands. The book also discusses the importance of genomic islands in bacterial speciation, acquisition of genes related to resistome, nitrogen fixation, mobilomes, and nutritional fitness and adaptation. It provides recent advances in understanding microbial genomic islands' distribution, evolution, and mechanistic modes of behavior in pathogenic, non-pathogenic, and environmental species. This book is a valuable source for beginners in molecular microbiology, students, researchers, clinicians, stakeholders, and policymakers interested in understanding the role of GEIs in the adaptive evolution of microorganisms.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIII, 356 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811993428
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9342-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9342-8
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    Bio-Clean Energy Technologies Volume 2 (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Microbiology. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Environmental Microbiology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Green Energy Solution to Combat Global Warming -- 2 Renewable Biofuels: Sources and Types -- 3 Introduction to Renewable Biofuel resources, their production technologies, Challenges and Applications -- 4 Conversion of biogas generated from anaerobic digestion of food waste to electricity using internal combustion engine and fuel cell -- 5 Biofilm Based production of Biomethane -- 6 Bioelectrochemical systems: Recent Advancements and Future Prospects -- 7 A brief review of the waste generation in India and biofuel applications -- 8 Biohydrogen Production by Immobilized Microbes -- 9 Conventional liquid biofuels -- 10 Sustainability of bioethanol production -- 11 Biofuels from algae -- 12 Bioethanol production from marine algae: a novel approach to curb global warming -- 13 Biofilms for Biofuel Production -- 14 Enzyme Technology in Biofuel Production -- 15 Immobilized Lipase for Industrial Biodiesel Production -- 16 An overview, current trends, and prospects of Biophotovoltaic Systems (BPVs) -- 17 Applications of Nanotechnology in Biofuel Production -- 18 Waste to Bio-Energy Perspective through Life-Cycle Inventory. .
    Abstract: This edited book discusses the latest advancements in the area of biofuel development. It covers extensive information regarding different aspects and types of biofuels. The book provides a road map of the various kinds of biofuels available for consideration. It focuses on microbial based power generation, applications of nanotechnology in biofuel development, advancements in molecular techniques, economic and life cycle assessments. The book also highlights the commercialization prospects and economics of the various processes and an overview of the life cycle assessment of the various different kinds of biofuels. The contributors are experienced professors, academicians and scientists associated with renowned laboratories and institutes in India and abroad. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, biofuel scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students. National and international scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Pages: XI, 342 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811680946
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8094-6
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    Green Nano Solution for Bioenergy Production Enhancement (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Microbiology. ; Renewable Energy.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Green Route Synthesis of Biomass Based Materials for Energy Production -- 2 Green Synthesized Bimetallic Nanomaterials for Bio-energy Applications -- 3 Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles for Biofuel Production -- 4 Recent advances in synthesis of Iron nanoparticles via green route and their application in biofuel production -- 5 Green synthesized carbon and metallic nanomaterials for biofuel production: Effect of operating parameters -- 6 Biosynthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles and their Application as Catalyst in Biodiesel Production -- 7 Phyco-Nanotechnology: An Emerging Nanomaterial Synthesis Method and its Applicability in Biofuel Production -- 8 Fungi mediated green synthesis of Nanoparticles and their Renewable energy applications -- 9 Green synthesis of nanoparticles by plants and their renewable energy applications -- 10 Recent Advances in Conversion of Agricultural Waste to Biofuel by Nanoparticles.
    Abstract: This edited book presents nanotechnology-based approaches to improve quality of biofuels production. It covers the use of different nanomaterials in various biofuels production methods and their sustainable utility analysis to improve production of biofuels at economical and mass scale. Environmentally friendly, low cost, and synthesis via green and renewable resources are the main key features covered by this book. Advantages and sustainability scope of green and renewable material to synthesize nanomaterial and reduction in synthesis cost over to chemical synthesis cost have been discussed in this book. The book also explores various green synthesis possibilities to synthesize nanomaterials that are frequently involved in biofuels production process as catalysts. Various feasible mechanisms have also been explained. Maximum and sustainable use of green nanomaterials at every step of biofuels production is also one of the major focuses of this book. It covers mega audiences, which include academician, researchers, and industries people. This book will be highly interesting for researchers and scientists as well as related industries.
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    Pages: VI, 273 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811693564
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9356-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9356-4
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    Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States : A Comprehensive Science Synthesis for the United States Forest Sector (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Environment. ; Ecology . ; Landscape ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Terrestial Ecology. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction (Deborah C. Hayes, Becky K. Kerns, Toral Patel-Weynand, and Deborah M. Finch) -- Chapter 2. Impacts of Invasive Species in Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems in the United States (Albert E. Mayfield III, Steven J. Seybold, Wendell R. Haag, M. Tracy Johnson, Becky K. Kerns, John C. Kilgo, Daniel J. Larkin, Rima D. Lucardi, Bruce D. Moltzan, Dean E. Pearson, John D. Rothlisberger, Jeffrey D. Schardt, Michael K. Schwartz, and Michael K. Young) -- Chapter 3. Impacts of Invasive Species on Forest and Grassland Ecosystem Processes in the United States (Chelcy Ford Miniat, Jennifer M. Fraterrigo, Steven T. Brantley, Mac A. Callaham, Jr., Susan Cordell, Jeffrey S. Dukes, Christian P. Giardina, Shibu Jose, and Gary Lovett) -- Chapter 4. Effects of Climate Change on Invasive Species (Deborah M. Finch, Jack L. Butler, Justin B. Runyon, Christopher J. Fettig, Francis F. Kilkenny, Shibu Jose, Susan J. Frankel, Samuel A. Cushman, Richard C. Cobb, Jeffrey S. Dukes, Jeffrey A. Hicke, and Sybill K. Amelon) -- Chapter 5. Invasive Species Response to Natural and Anthropogenic Disturbance (Susan E. Meyer, Mac A. Callaham, Jr., Jane E. Stewart, and Steven D. Warren) -- Chapter 6. Early Intervention Strategies for Invasive Species Management: Connections Between Risk Assessment, Prevention Efforts, Eradication, and Other Rapid Responses (Robert C. Venette, Doria R. Gordon, Jennifer Juzwik, Frank H. Koch, Andrew M. Liebhold, Robert K.D. Peterson, Sharlene E. Sing, and Denys Yemshanov) -- Chapter 7. Management of Landscapes for Established Invasive Species (Therese M. Poland, Jennifer Juzwik, Allen Rowley, Cynthia D. Huebner, John C. Kilgo, Vanessa M. Lopez, Deanna H. Olson, Dean Pearson, Robert Progar, Robert Rabaglia, John D. Rothlisberger, Justin B. Runyon, and Sharlene E. Sing) -- Chapter 8. Restoration of Landscapes and Habitats Affected by Established Invasive Species (Jennifer Koch, Dean E. Pearson, Cynthia D. Huebner, Michael K. Young, and Richard A. Sniezko) -- Chapter 9. Sectoral Impacts of Invasive Species in the United States and Approaches to Management (Anne S. Marsh, Deborah C. Hayes, Patrice N. Klein, Nicole Zimmerman, Alison Dalsimer, Douglas A. Burkett, Cynthia D. Huebner, Robert Rabaglia, Laura A. Meyerson, Bonnie L. Harper-Lore, Jamie L. Davidson, Marla R. Emery, Travis Warziniack, Rebecca Flitcroft, Becky K. Kerns, and Vanessa M. Lopez) -- Chapter 10. Inventory and Monitoring of Invasive Species (Sonja Oswalt, Chris Oswalt, Alycia Crall, Robert Rabaglia, Michael Schwartz, and Becky K. Kerns) -- Chapter 11. Tools and Technologies for Quantifying Spread and Impacts of Invasive Species (Matt Reeves, Inés Ibáñez, Dana Blumenthal, Gang Chen, Qinfeng Guo, Catherine Jarnevich, Jennifer Koch, Frank Sapio, Michael K. Schwartz, Bruce K. Wylie, and Stephen Boyte) -- Chapter 12. Social and Cultural Dynamics of Non-Native Invasive Species (John Schelhas, Janice Alexander, Mark Brunson, Tommy Cabe, Alycia Crall, Michael J. Dockry, Marla R. Emery, Susan J. Frankel, Nina Hapner, Caleb R. Hickman, Rebecca Jordan, Michael J. LaVoie, Zhao Ma, Ross K. Meentemeyer, Joe Starinchak, and Jelena Vukomanovic) -- Chapter 13. The Role of International Cooperation in Invasive Species Research (Andrew Liebhold, Faith Campbell, Doria R. Gordon, Qinfeng Guo, Nathan Havill, Bradley Kinder, Richard MacKenzie, David R. Lance, Dean Pearson, Sharlene E. Sing, Travis Warziniack, Robert C. Venette, and Denys Yemshanov) -- Chapter 14. Economics of Invasive Species (Travis Warziniack, Robert G. Haight, Denys Yemshanov, Jenny L. Apriesnig, Thomas P. Holmes, Amanda M. Countryman, John D. Rothlisberger, and Christopher Haberland) -- Chapter 15. Legislation and Policy (Faith T. Campbell, Hilda Diaz-Soltero, and Deborah C. Hayes) -- Chapter 16. Future Invasive Species Research Challenges and Opportunities (Becky K. Kerns, Therese M. Poland, Robert C. Venette, Toral Patel-Weynand, Deborah M. Finch, Allen Rowley, Deborah C. Hayes, Mike Ielmini) -- APPENDIX 1: Regional Summaries.
    Abstract: This open access book describes the serious threat of invasive species to native ecosystems. Invasive species have caused and will continue to cause enormous ecological and economic damage with ever increasing world trade. This multi-disciplinary book, written by over 100 national experts, presents the latest research on a wide range of natural science and social science fields that explore the ecology, impacts, and practical tools for management of invasive species. It covers species of all taxonomic groups from insects and pathogens, to plants, vertebrates, and aquatic organisms that impact a diversity of habitats in forests, rangelands and grasslands of the United States. It is well-illustrated, provides summaries of the most important invasive species and issues impacting all regions of the country, and includes a comprehensive primary reference list for each topic. This scientific synthesis provides the cultural, economic, scientific and social context for addressing environmental challenges posed by invasive species and will be a valuable resource for scholars, policy makers, natural resource managers and practitioners.
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    Pages: XLII, 455 p. 87 illus., 67 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030453671
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45367-1
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    Bio-Nanomedicine for Cancer Therapy (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Cancer. ; Microtechnology. ; Microelectromechanical systems. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Microsystems and MEMS. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 -- Conventional nanosized drug delivery systems for cancer applications -- Homing peptides for cancer therapy -- Radiolabeling of theranostic nanosystems -- Boosting nanomedicine efficacy with hyperbaric oxygen therapy -- Part 2 -- Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles as Carriers for Biomolecules in Cancer Therapy -- Clearable Nanoparticles for Cancer Photothermal Therapy -- Biohybrid Nanosystems for Cancer Treatment: Merging the Best of Two Worlds -- Electrospun Nanofibers for Cancer Therapy -- Nanoneedle-based materials for intracellular studies -- Part 3 -- In vitro assays for nanoparticle-cancer cell interaction studies -- 3D tumor spheroid models for in vitro therapeutic screening of nanoparticles -- In vitro and in vivo tumor models for the evaluation of anticancer nanoparticles -- Part 4 -- Nanotechnology for the Development of Nanovaccines in Cancer Immunotherapy -- Viral nanoparticles: cancer vaccines and immune modulators -- Industrial Perspective on Cancer Immunotherapy -- Index.
    Abstract: The book covers the latest developments in biologically-inspired and derived nanomedicine for cancer therapy. The purpose of the book is to illustrate the significance of naturally-mimicking systems for enhancing the dose delivered to the tumor, to improve stability, and prolong the circulation time. Moreover, readers are presented with advanced materials such as adjuvants for immunostimulation in cancer vaccines. The book also provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of academic research. This is an ideal book for students, researchers, and professors working in nanotechnology, cancer, targeted drug delivery, controlled drug release, materials science, and biomaterials as well as companies developing cancer immunotherapy.
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    Pages: VIII, 360 p. 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030581749
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1295
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58174-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-58174-9
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    Spatial Modeling and Assessment of Environmental Contaminants : Risk Assessment and Remediation (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Pollution. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Soil and Sediment Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 1. Introduction to Part I: Soil and Sediment Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 2. Combating Arsenic Pollution in Soil Environment via Alternate Agricultural Land Use -- Chapter 3. Temporal and Seasonal Variation in Leachate Pollution Index (LPI) in Sanitary Landfill Sites- A Case study of Baidyabati landfill, West Bengal, India -- Chapter 4.Quantification of Landfill Gas Emission and Energy Recovery Potential: A Comparative Assessment of LandGEM and MTM Model for Kolkata -- Chapter 5. Assessment of natural enrichment of heavy minerals along coastal placers of India: Role of lake and river mouth embayment and its implications -- Chapter 6. Assessment the Impact of Plastic Contaminated Fertilizers on Agricultural Soil Health: A Case Study in Memari II C.D.Block, Purba Bardhaman,West Bengal, India -- Chapter 7. Determining the Role of Leaf Relative Water Content and Soil Cation Exchange Capacity in Phytoextraction Process – Using Regression Modelling -- Chapter 8. Phytoremediation of Arsenic using Allium sativum as Model System -- Chapter 9. Spatio-temporal analysis of open waste dumping sites using Google Earth: A case study of Kharagpur City, India -- Part II. Water Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 10. Introduction to Part II: Water Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 11. Groundwater Arsenic Contamination Zone based on geospatial modeling, risk and remediation -- Chapter 12. Geospatial assessment of surface water pollution and industrial activities in Ibadan, Nigeria -- Chapter 13. Aquaculture-based water quality assessment and risk remediationalong the Rasulpur River belt, West Bengal -- Chapter 14. Heavy Metal Contamination in Groundwater and Impact on Plant and Human -- Chapter 15. Emerging Threats of Microplastic contaminant in freshwater environment -- Chapter 16. Exploring Particle Size Transport Variability of Suspended Sediments in two Alpine Catchments over the Lesser Himalayan Region, India -- Chapter 17. Salinity and corrosion potential of groundwater in Mewat district of Haryana, India -- Chapter 18. Threats to quality in the coasts of the Black Sea: heavy metal pollution of seawater, sediment, macro-algae and sea-grass -- Chapter 19. Geospatial assessment of groundwater quality for drinking through Water Quality Index and Human Health Risk Index in an upland area of Chotanagpur Plateau of West Bengal, India -- Chapter 20. Existence of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in the conventional water treatment process -- Chapter 21. Arsenic-rich surface and groundwater around eastern parts of Rupnagar district, Punjab, India -- Part III. Environmental Contaminants, Impacts and Sustainable Management -- Chapter 22. Introduction to Part III: Environmental Contaminants, Risk Assessment and Remediation -- Chapter 23. Dynamics of ultra-fine particles in indoor and outdoor environments: a modelling approach to study the evolution of particle characteristics -- Chapter 24. Environmental impacts of coal-mining and coal-fired power-plant activities in a developing country with global context -- Chapter 25. Overview of Indoor air pollution: A human health perspective -- Chapter 26. Mineralogy and Morphological characterization of Technogenic Magnetic Particles (TMP) from industrial dust: Insights into environmental implications -- Chapter 27. Pesticides: Recent Updates on Types Toxicity and Bioremediation Strategies -- Chapter 28. Commonly available plant neem (Azadirachtaindica A. Juss) ameliorates dimethoate induced toxicity in climbing perch Anabas testudineus -- Chapter 29. Estimating Particulate Matter concentrations from MODIS AOD considering meteorological parameters using Random Forest Algorithm -- Chapter 30 Bio-monitoring and bioremediation of a trans-boundary river in India: Functional roles of benthic mollusks and fungi -- Chapter 31 Assessing the Maximum Aerobic Biodegradation Potential of Leaf Litter, an Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste, Under Optimum Nutrient Conditions -- Chapter 32. Rising trend of air pollution and its decadal consequences on meteorology and thermal comfort over Gangetic West Bengal, India.
    Abstract: This book demonstrates the measurement, monitoring and mapping of environmental contaminants in soil & sediment, surface & groundwater and atmosphere. This book explores state-of-art techniques based on methodological and modeling in modern geospatial techniques specifically focusing on the recent trends in data mining techniques and robust modeling. It also presents modifications of and improvements to existing control technologies for remediation of environmental contaminants. In addition, it includes three separate sections on contaminants, risk assessment and remediation of different existing and emerging pollutants. It covers major topics such as: Radioactive Wastes, Solid and Hazardous Wastes, Heavy Metal Contaminants, Arsenic Contaminants, Microplastic Pollution, Microbiology of Soil and Sediments, Soil Salinity and Sodicity, Aquatic Ecotoxicity Assessment, Fluoride Contamination, Hydrochemistry, Geochemistry, Indoor Pollution and Human Health aspects. The content of this book will be of interest to researchers, professionals, and policymakers whose work involves environmental contaminants and related solutions.
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    Pages: XX, 720 p. 225 illus., 185 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030634223
    Series Statement: Environmental Challenges and Solutions,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63422-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-63422-3
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    Bioenergy Research: Commercial Opportunities & Challenges (2021)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Microbiology. ; Renewable Energy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1.Bioenergy Production: Opportunities for Microorganisms (Part I) -- Chapter 2. Bioenergy Production: Opportunities for Microorganisms (Part II) -- Chapter 3. Value Added Products From Agriculture, Paper And Food Waste: A Source Of Bioenergy Production -- Chapter 4. Advancements in Diatom Algae based Biofuels -- Chapter 5. Valorization of Cellulosic and SAP based Baby Diaper Waste into Functional Products: Analyses and Bioenergy Potential -- Chapter 6. Role of Operational Parameters to Enhance Biofuel Production -- Chapter 7. Advances In Bioethanol Production: Processess And Technologies -- Chapter 8. Sustainable routes for renewable energy carriers in modern energy systems -- Chapter 9. Microalgae based biofuel- integrated biorefinery approach as sustainable feedstock for resolving energy crisis. Chapter 10. Substrate characterization in the anaerobic digestion process.
    Abstract: This volume is third part of the five-part set on bioenergy research. This book provides insights into commercial advantages of commonly running bioenergy options. It explores various opportunities present at technical scale to produce biofuels. Moreover, the additional practical feasibility of the commercialization of existing biofuels including existing challenges and sustainable solutions to overcome from these technical hurdles. This Volume also focuses on the durability and long run sustainability on the new arrival of biofuels options which can be a suitable and easy replacement of currently available biofuels at pilot scale. Other four volumes of this set explore basic concepts, latest progress, bio-waste to energy conversion and integrated solution for bioenergy concerns. .
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    Pages: XII, 317 p. 59 illus., 52 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811611902
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1190-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-1190-2
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    Biosurfactants: Greener Surface Active Agents for Sustainable Future : Microbial Surfactants (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Food Microbiology. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Biotechnology. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Food Microbiology. ; Pharmaceutics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Module 1. Introduction -- Module 2. Screening of Biosurfactants -- Module 3. Commercial production, optimization and purification -- Module 4. Industrial and environmental applications -- Module 5. Role of biosurfactants in Agriculture and soil reclamation -- Module 6. Toxicity assessment.
    Abstract: This book illustrates the importance and significance of the biosurfactants obtained from microorganisms, preferably from bacteria and yeast. It explains the superiority of biosurfactants (green molecule) over chemically synthesized surfactants for the sustainable future. The content of the present book addresses the quest for novel biosurfactants producing strains, high throughput screening methods, and production strategies. It finely describes the aptness of biosurfactants for industrial and environmental applications. It elaborately describes the technical background and cutting-edge advancement of the commercial aspect of biosurfactants. In the later part of the book, the role of green biosurfactants in food processing, control of food spoilage, incorporation in personal health care products, environmental and agricultural remediation are discussed. Finally, the book elucidates a comprehensive and representative description of toxicity assessment of the biosurfactants, which highlights the risk assessment of the incorporation of the microbial biosurfactants in food, healthcare, and pharmaceutical formulations.
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    Pages: XI, 194 p. 54 illus., 35 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811627057
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2705-7
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    Fire Ecology and Management: Past, Present, and Future of US Forested Ecosystems (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Forestry. ; Physical geography. ; Applied ecology. ; Ecology . ; Ecosystems. ; Forestry. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Applied Ecology. ; Terrestial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Fire Ecology across USA Forested Ecosystems: Past, Present, and Future (Cathryn H. Greenberg, Beverly S. Collins, Scott Goodrick, Michael C. Stambaugh, and Gary R. Wein) -- Chapter 2. The Role of Fire in the Dynamics of Piedmont Vegetation (Joanna Spooner, Robert K. Peet, Michael P. Schafale, Alan S. Weakley and Thomas R. Wentworth) -- Chapter 3. Fire Ecology and Fire Management of Southeastern Coastal Plain Pine Ecosystems (Jeff S. Glitzenstein, J. Stephen Brewer, Ronald. E. Masters, J. Morgan Varner, and J. Kevin Hiers) -- Chapter 4. Fire Ecology and Management in Eastern Broadleaf and Appalachian Forests (Mary A. Arthur, J. Morgan Varner, Charles W. Lafon, Heather D. Alexander, Daniel C. Dey, Craig A. Harper, Sally P. Horn, Todd F. Hutchinson, Tara L. Keyser, Marcus A. Lashley, Christopher E. Moorman, and Callie J. Schweitzer) -- Chapter 5. Fire Ecology and Management of Forest Ecosystems in the Western Central Hardwoods and Prairie-Forest Border (Michael C. Stambaugh, Benjamin O. Knapp, and Daniel C. Dey) -- Chapter 6. Fire in Floodplain Forests of the Southeastern USA hy (Paul R. Gagnon, Loretta L. Battaglia, Brice B. Hanberry, William H. Conner, and Sammy L. King) -- Chapter 7. History and Future of Fire in Hardwood and Conifer Forests of the Great Lakes-Northeastern Forest Region, USA(Lee E. Frelich, Craig G. Lorimer, and Michael C. Stambaugh) -- Chapter 8. Fire Ecology of Rocky Mountain Forests(Sharon M. Hood, Brian J. Harvey, Paula J. Fornwalt, Cameron E. Naficy, Winslow D. Hansen, Kimberley T. Davis, Mike A. Battaglia, Camille Stevens-Rumann, Victoria Saab) -- Chapter 9. Fire Ecology of the North American Mediterranean-Climate Zone(Hugh D. Safford, Ramona J. Butz, Gabrielle N. Bohlman, Michelle Coppoletta, Becky L. Estes, Shana E. Gross, Kyle E. Merriam, Marc D. Meyer, Nicole A. Molinari, and Amarina Wuenschel) -- Chapter 10. Fire Ecology and Management in Pacific Northwest Forests(Matthew J. Reilly, Jessica E. Halofsky, Meg A. Krawchuk, Daniel C. Donato, Paul F. Hessburg, James Johnston, Andrew Merschel, Mark E. Swanson, Joshua S. Halofsky, and Thomas A. Spies) -- Chapter 11. Fire Ecology and Management of Southwestern Forests(Peter Z. Fulé, Catrin M. Edgeley, Carol L. Chambers, Serra Hoagland, Blanca Céspedes) -- Chapter 12. Fire and Forests in the 21st Century: Managing Resilience under Changing Climates and Fire Regimes in USA Forests(James M. Vose, David L. Peterson, Christopher J. Fettig, Jessica E. Halofsky, J. Kevin Hiers, Robert E. Keane, Rachel Loehman, and Michael C. Stambaugh).
    Abstract: This edited volume presents original scientific research and knowledge synthesis covering the past, present, and potential future fire ecology of major US forest types, with implications for forest management in a changing climate. The editors and authors highlight broad patterns among ecoregions and forest types, as well as detailed information for individual ecoregions, for fire frequencies and severities, fire effects on tree mortality and regeneration, and levels of fire-dependency by plant and animal communities. The foreword addresses emerging ecological and fire management challenges for forests, in relation to sustainable development goals as highlighted in recent government reports. An introductory chapter highlights patterns of variation in frequencies, severities, scales, and spatial patterns of fire across ecoregions and among forested ecosystems across the US in relation to climate, fuels, topography and soils, ignition sources (lightning or anthropogenic), and vegetation. Separate chapters by respected experts delve into the fire ecology of major forest types within US ecoregions, with a focus on the level of plant and animal fire-dependency, and the role of fire in maintaining forest composition and structure. The regional chapters also include discussion of historic natural (lightning-ignited) and anthropogenic (Native American; settlers) fire regimes, current fire regimes as influenced by recent decades of fire suppression and land use history, and fire management in relation to ecosystem integrity and restoration, wildfire threat, and climate change. The summary chapter combines the major points of each chapter, in a synthesis of US-wide fire ecology and forest management into the future. This book provides current, organized, readily accessible information for the conservation community, land managers, scientists, students and educators, and others interested in how fire behaviour and effects on structure and composition differ among ecoregions and forest types, and what that means for forest management today and in the future. .
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    Pages: XVII, 502 p. 71 illus., 65 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030732677
    Series Statement: Managing Forest Ecosystems, 39
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73267-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-73267-7
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    Regional Culture and Social Change : A Study of Miao-Inhabited Areas of Southwest China (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Religion and sociology. ; Biotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Sociology of Religion.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Geography, Economy and Nationality of Shimenkan of Weining -- Methodist Churches in Zhaotong -- Shimenkan and Christianity -- Governance of the Miao nationality by the national government in Weining -- The Miao Nationality in Weining in Early People's Republic of China -- Social Reform of the Miao nationality in Weining -- Cooperative and People's Movement in Weining -- Socialist Education Movement" and "the Cultural Revolution" in Weining -- Reform and Opening up of Weining -- Shimenkan after Reform and Opening up -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book explores Shimenkan—a Miao-inhabited area in Weining County, China—and its rural society from a comprehensive and long-term perspective, drawing on research conducted by the author in the course of ten years. Located in the northwest of Weining County in Guizhou Province, Shimenkan is a multiethnic area, where, e.g., the Hans, Miaos, Yis, Huis, and Buyis live. Until the early twentieth century, it was a small mountain village; the introduction of Christianity led to significant cultural and social changes in this area. Focusing on China in the twentieth century, the book addresses the traditional culture of the Miao people, the popularity of Christianity in early modern times, the management and control by the government, the socialist reform in the period of the People’s Republic of China, and the changes following the reform and opening-up in recent years. Covering a century’s worth of history, it discusses the major historical events in Northeastern Yunnan and Northwestern Guizhou around Shimenkan and analyzes local social structures, religions, ideologies, customs, and ethnic psychologies, making it a valuable addition to the study of regional social history. The book draws on archives, literature reviews, and field surveys and pursues a multi-disciplinary approach combining history, anthropology, and other disciplines. It offers a valuable resource for researchers in history, religion, and ethnology, as well as readers interested in the spread of Christianity in the Miao-inhabited areas of southwestern China.
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    Pages: XIV, 273 p. 45 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811989834
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8983-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-8983-4
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    Gender and Energy Transition : Case Studies from the Upper Silesia Coal-mining Region (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Feminism. ; Feminist theory. ; Economic development. ; Biotechnology. ; Feminism and Feminist Theory. ; Development Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Environment as a feminist issue -- 3. Silesian coal: history of Silesian industrialisation, the emergence of industrial society and its present restructuring -- 4. Silesian modernizations: analysis of the discourses of change -- 5. Coal perception in the region -- 6. Silesian narratives about the energy and ecology -- 7. The changing roles and values of Silesian women -- 8. Silesian women’s identity: the might of myth -- 9. Women's activity: "I" towards the change -- 10. Post-coal Silesia – the emergence of new regional identity -- 11. Upper Silesia: towards a sustainable future?.
    Abstract: This volume takes an ecofeminist perspective in analysing societal changes related to energy transition, with a focus on Upper Silesia in Europe, following the closure of coal-mining industries in the region. It provides both a macro and micro view of how energy transition in societies built around an energy industry can lead to major shifts in societal and familial dynamics, and how women locate themselves in this transition period affecting the economy as well as social and environmental structures and values. Densely populated Upper Silesia in southern Poland, with one of the longest histories of industrialization, extractivism and environmental degradation in Europe, can be considered as a microcosm of regions that have undergone such changes due to energy transition. The traces of telling socio-economic changes, as well as the tangle of modernity and conservatism, are both clearly visible in the local region and society. The book documents the Silesian changes and highlights the female perspective: their culture, identities, as well as empowerment and the agency. The paradigm of feminist and masculinity studies helps in presenting the complexity and the challenges of the just energy transition. This is a topical volume, given that many regions of the world are undergoing similar changes, and is an interesting read for decision-makers, policy experts, environmentalists, as well social scientists who study issues related to sustainability and environmental/societal challenges in energy transition. Chapter 1 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
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    Pages: VIII, 226 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030784164
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78416-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78416-4
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    Ethnicity, Identity and Faith in the Current Migratory Crisis : Continuity and Change in Migrants’ Religiousness in Southern Europe (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Religion and sociology. ; Biotechnology. ; Sociology of Religion. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Religion outside one’s homeland -- Chapter 2. Asylum seekers, immigrants, new Europeans: setting the scene -- Chapter 3. Young foreign Christian Catholics: a portrait -- Chapter 4. Being Muslim in Hard Times in Europe: New Opportunities and Old Challenges -- Chapter 5. God will save us! Faith, identity and practices in refugee welcoming centers -- Chapter 6. Similarities and differences: the Me3 generation at the mirror -- Chapter 7. Does religious capital still matter? Local secularized societies face with a renewal of religious pluralism -- Concluding remarks.
    Abstract: This monograph considers the Catholic/Christian religious identity of young immigrants within the migratory diasporas in Southern Europe. It details important ethnographical work on various groups, such as the family, ethnic communities, and peers. The author also considers the role of institutional figures in mainstream society. These include teachers, administrators, and social workers. This valuable research material helps readers to better understand the viewpoint of young people (especially the children of immigration) in relation to various environments which are important in their lives. The investigation examines theoretical and practical questions regarding the study of relations between religion and migrations. It pays particular attention to both the youth perspective and the effects of the current refugee crisis on the perception of religious diversity and identity. Coverage also looks at similarities and differences between young migrant and their native peers. In addition, three case studies further help illustrate the main points of the author's argument. The book uses preliminary research carried out in Italy. It also features interviews collected in Portugal and Spain. Those interviewed include people with migratory background who are permanent residents, belong to the second generations, or are recently-arrived asylum seekers. Overall, the author provides readers with an interesting and innovative portrait of children of immigrants and their relations with faith in the post-secularized Europe: indeed, by considering both academic debates and original empirical data, the book offers the possibility of reframing the link between migrations and religious identities. .
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    Pages: XXVII, 130 p. 5 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030840563
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84056-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-84056-3
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    Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria and Archaea (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Microbial ecology. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Microbiology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Industrial Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Sulfate-reducing prokaryotes: Changing paradigms -- 2. Characteristics and taxonomy -- 3. Reduction of sulfur and nitrogen compounds -- 4. Electron transport proteins and cytochromes -- 5. Systems contributing to the energetics of SRP -- 6. Cell biology and metabolism -- 7. Geomicrobiology, biotechnology, and industrial applications -- 8. Biocorrosion -- 9. Ecology of dissimilatory sulfate reducers: Life in extreme conditions and activities of SRB -- 10. Interactions of SRB with animals and plants.
    Abstract: The abundance of sulfate-reducing bacteria and archaea (SRBA) is impressive and new isolates are being reported continuously. A few decades ago, only two genera of dissimilatory sulfate reducers had been identified and as of 2018, 92 genera containing more than 420 species of SRB and several species of archaea have been isolated. This book addresses the historical background of SRBA research and reviews the current status of research examining the growth of these anaerobic microorganisms. Additionally, this book covers metabolic and genomic diversity, enzymatic processes, response to stress, biocorrosion of ferrous metals, biogeochemical processes and interactions with other microorganisms in the anaerobic biosphere. It highlights the unique cellular and molecular features of these microorganisms, discusses the production and consumption of gases and reviews genomic content influencing their metabolic capabilities. Examples are provided of detoxification reactions to alleviate pollution situations, growth in in hostile environments including low nutrient availability, and the effects of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) on human and animal hosts.
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    Pages: XI, 564 p. 62 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030967031
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96703-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-96703-1
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    Hidden Pathways to Extinction (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Parasitology. ; Conservation biology. ; Environment. ; Applied ecology. ; Ecology. ; Parasitology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Applied Ecology.
    Abstract: This book provides, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of the fundamental roles that ecological interactions play in extinction processes, bringing to light an underground of hidden pathways leading to the same dark place: biodiversity loss. We are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction. We see species declining and vanishing one after another. Poached rhinos, dolphins and whales slaughtered, pandas surviving only in captivity are strong emotional testimonials of what is happening. Yet, the main threat to natural communities may be overshadowed by the disappearance of large species, with most extinctions happening unnoticed and involving less eye-catching organisms, such as parasites and pollinators. Ecosystems hide countless, invisible wires connecting organisms in dense networks of ecological interactions. Through these networks, perturbations can propagate from one species to another, producing unpredictable effects. In worst case scenarios, the loss of one species might doom many others to extinction. Ecologists now consider such mechanisms as a fundamental – and still poorly understood - driver of the ongoing biodiversity crisis. Hidden Pathways to Extinction makes the invisible links connecting the fates of species and organisms evident, exploring why complexity can enhance ecosystem stability and yet accelerate species loss. Page after page, Strona provides convincing evidence that we are primarily responsible for the fall in biodiversity, that we are falling too, and that we need to redouble our conservation efforts now, or it won't be long before we hit the ground.
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    Pages: IX, 237 p. 88 illus., 51 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030867645
    Series Statement: Fascinating Life Sciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86764-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-86764-5
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    Anticipatory Ethics and The Use of CRISPR in Humans (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Medical genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Medical Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Brief Introduction to CRISPR Cas 9 -- Chapter 2: Introduction To Anticipatory Ethics -- Chapter 3: CRISPR, Phenomenology and Lived Experience -- Chapter 4: CRISPR and the Concept of Personhood -- Chapter 5: The use and access to CRISPR in historically socio-economically disadvantaged and marginalized communities -- Chapter 6: Future use of CRISPR: Gene Drive -- Chapter 7: Future use of CRISPR II: CRISPR Kill Switches -- Chapter 8: Domestic and International Regulation of CRISPR -- Chapter 9: Policy Recommendations with respect to CRISPR Germline Editing in Humans -- Chapter 10: Conclusions.
    Abstract: Can we move forward with the use of CRISPR in humans without a well-formed policy and ethical framework to support it? In this new book, neuroscientist Michael W. Nestor and philosopher Richard Wilson argue that the answer is a resounding “no.” Does an ethical and policy program need to be restrictive concerning the use of CRISPR in humans? Nestor and Wilson argue that, although the future of gene editing in humans is inevitable using CRISPR technologies, the scientific, policy, ethics, and clinical communities must work together to provide the necessary frameworks to help CRISPR flourish as an essential tool to treat human disease. To achieve the most inclusive, equitable, and ethically sound use of CRISPR in humans, the scientific/policy/clinical community must involve the most comprehensive set of stakeholders possible, including the lay public. This book sets a framework for shared understanding and discussion across disciplines with an appeal to scientists and non-scientists alike. The authors urge all stakeholders to engage in active dialogue about the appropriate context for using CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies in humans. It provides policy analysis and recommendations for assuring the most inclusive, equitable, and ethically sound use of CRISPR in humans, exploring its positive potential to treat mental disorders and the potential to induce other cognitive enhancements.
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    Pages: XIX, 145 p. 13 illus., 12 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030983680
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98368-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-98368-0
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    Production of Biofuels and Chemicals from Sustainable Recycling of Organic Solid Waste (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental engineering. ; Bioremediation. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Biotechnology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Chemical Bioengineering. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Renewable Energy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Sustainable technologies for recycling organic solid wastes -- Part II: Production of Biofuels and Chemicals by Thermo-chemical Conversion Processes -- Chapter 2. Recent advances in the catalytic co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass and different polymer wastes: from laboratory scale to pilot plant -- Chapter 3. Roadmap to Low-Cost Catalytic Pyrolysis of Plastic Wastes for Production of Liquid Fuels -- Chapter 4. Production of Valuable Compounds from Leaves by Supercritical CO2 Extraction -- Part III: Production of Biofuels and Chemicals by Biodegradation -- Chapter 5. Recovery of biohydrogen and biomethane by anaerobic fermentation of organic solid waste -- Chapter 6 Recycling of multiple organic solid wastes into biogas via anaerobic digestion -- Chapter 7. Recycling of multiple organic solid wastes into chemicals via biodegradation -- Part IV Production of Liquid Biofuels with New Technologies -- Chapter 8. Producing value-added products from organic bioresources via Photo-BioCatalytic processes -- Chapter 9. Depolymerisation of fossil fuel and biomass-derived polyesters -- Chapter 10 Producing Value-added Products from Organic Solid Wastes with Mechanochemical Processes -- Chapter 11. Fundamentals of Hydrothermal Processing of Biomass-Related Molecules for Converting Organic Solid Wastes into Chemical Products -- Chapter 12 Third Generation Biorefineries Using Micro- and Macro-Algae -- Part V. Techno-Economic Analysis -- Chapter 13. Prospects and perspectives for producing biodiesel, bioethanol and bio-chemicals from fruit waste: Case study in Brazil and Serbia -- Chapter 14. Sustainable Recycling and Valorization of Organic Solid Wastes for Fuels and Fertilizers.
    Abstract: This book covers sustainable recycling processes (e.g. physical, biological, chemical, and thermo-chemical) of multiple organic solid wastes, provides methods for material recycle of wastes into value-added products including fuels and commodity chemicals that are able to be directly applied to promote manufacturing processes. Aimed at improving the awareness of effective conversion protocols and for developing innovative biomass conversion processes, this text was conceived as a collection of studies on state-of-art techniques and know-how for production of biofuels and chemicals from sustainable recycling of organic solid wastes. Topics in the text are discussed in terms of addressing recent advances, assessing and highlighting promising new methods or new technological strategies and direct conversion of organic solid wastes to process feeds. Highly-recognized authorities, experts and professionals have contributed individual chapters in selected areas to cover the overall topic in a comprehensive manner. .
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    Pages: XVII, 506 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811661624
    Series Statement: Biofuels and Biorefineries, 11
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6162-4
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    Biobanks in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Relevance, Setup and Management (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to Biobanking -- Scientific Relevance, Problems and the Destitution for Principles of Biobanks and Biobanking Activities -- Types of Biobanks -- Ethical and Legal Principles in the Field of Biobanking -- Business Planning for Biobanks -- Biobanking Concepts Specific for Developing Countries -- Methods of Implementation and Set-up of National Biobanking Networks -- Implementation of Ethical and Legal Considerations in a Biobanking Network -- Collection and Management of Samples -- Quality Control and Risk Management in Biobanks -- Governance and Stakeholder Analysis -- Biobanking IT Systems, Database Structure and Web Applications -- Management Model and Sustainability Plan of Biobanks -- Sustainability Plan and Project Management of a Biobanking Network -- Establishing a Biobank Using Standardisation -- Science and Innovation of Biobanks -- Running a Biobank Network -- Infrastructure: Delivering on the Promise of Biobanking -- Design Considerations and Equipment of Biobanks -- Software Tools for Biobanking in LMICs -- The Importance of Cancer Biobanks in Low- and Middle-Income Countries -- Biobanking in Paediatrics: A Look from Armenia as a Middle-Income Country -- Biobanking of the Central Nervous System -- The Importance of Biobanking COVID-19 Samples -- Oncobiobanking in a Middle-Income Country: The Example of Russia -- Sustainability of Biobanks and Biobanking in LMICs -- Biobanks for Enabling Research and Development by Trusted Patient Data Environment -- Future Perspective of the Biobanking Field.
    Abstract: This book introduces the fundamentals of biobanking and guides through the practical planning thereof, with a special focus on the situation in low- and middle-income countries. On the example of the setup of a Ukrainian biobank the book discusses the main steps and aspects of successful biorepository implementation and management. Topics covered include collection, storage and shipping of samples, establishment of an IT system, development of a sustainability plan, and project and risk management. Furthermore, the importance of the formation of international biobanking societies such as the Ukraine Association of Biobanks is highlighted, and their main objectives and tasks are discussed. The book addresses life science and business professionals as well as national authorities who are interested in biobanking in general and in setting up a biobank in particular.
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    Pages: XVII, 235 p. 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030876371
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87637-1
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    Recent Advances in Edible Fats and Oils Technology : Processing, Health Implications, Economic and Environmental Impact (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Lipids. ; Food science. ; Biotechnology. ; Lipidology. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Vegetable Oils and Animal Fats: Sources, Properties and Recovery -- Chapter 2. Exotic Oil: Sources, Properties and Recovery -- Chapter 3. Seed Oil: Sources, Properties and Recovery -- Chapter 4. Vegetable Oil Refining -- Chapter 5. MINOR COMPONENTS IN EDIBLE OIL -- Chapter 6. Blending, Hydrogenation, Fractionation and Interesterification Processing -- Chapter 7. Ionic Liquid as a Green Solvent for Lipid Processing -- Chapter 8. Diacylglycerol Oil: Health Benefits, Synthesis and Applications -- Chapter 9. Medium-and Long-Chain Triacylglycerol: Production, Health Effects and Applications -- Chapter 10. Enzymatic synthesis of human milk fat substitutes -- Chapter 11. Cocoa Butter Alternatives for Food Applications -- Chapter 12. Oleogel: Production and Application -- Chapter 13. Characterization of Nanoemulsions: The Way Forward -- Chapter 14. Processing Contaminants In Edible Oil -- Chapter 15. Enzymatic Biodiesel Production from Low-Quality Waste Oils and Non-edible Oils: Current Status and Future Prospects -- Chapter 16. Sustainability and Traceability in the Malaysian Oil Palm Industry -- Chapter 17. Adulteration in Oils and Fats Industry.
    Abstract: This book is written by international experts with both academic and industrial credentials. It presents for the first time, a collection of up-­to-­date scientific advances in the area of edible fats and oils technology, over a span of 10 years from 2009 to the year 2019. The book covers the existing and recent advanced techniques adopted in the edible fats and oils research and touches on the processing and modification, to the traceability and sustainability issues of fats and oils. Some recent technologies like supercritical carbon dioxide, microwave, ultrasound, and enzymatic‐ assisted processes, ionic liquid, enzymatic processes, biosensor and membrane technology are presented in the book. The book aims to provide the technologists and researchers in research, development and operations in the edible fats and oils industries with critical and readily accessible information on the recent advances in the field. The book is divided into three broad sections- Fats and Oils Chemistry and Processing, Fats and Oils Modification and Health Implications, and Fats and Oils Safety, Social, Environmental and Economic Impacts. It is an extremely comprehensive and valuable resource, which serves as an essential reference for students and lipid scientists from academia or industry.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811651137
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5113-7
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    Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Life sciences. ; Physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Life Sciences. ; Animal Physiology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Nutrition and Metabolism: Foundations for Animal Growth, Development, Reproduction, and Health -- Chapter 2: Insights into the Regulation of Implantation and Placentation in Humans, Rodents, Sheep, and Pigs -- Chapter 3: A Role for Fructose Metabolism in Development of Sheep and Pig Conceptuses -- Chapter 4: Nutritional Regulation of Embryonic Survival, Growth and Development -- Chapter 5: Phosphate, Calcium, and Vitamin D: Key Regulators of Fetal and Placental Development in Mammals -- Chapter 6: Nutritional and Physiological Regulation of Water Transport in the Conceptus -- Chapter 7: Amino Acids in Microbial Metabolism and Function -- Chapter 8: Potential Replacements for Antibiotic Growth Promoters in Poultry: Interactions at the Gut Level and their Impact on Host Immunity -- Chapter 9: Microbiomes in the Intestine of Developing Pigs: Implications for Nutrition and Health -- Chapter 10: L-Arginine Nutrition and Metabolism in Ruminants -- Chapter 11: Hepatic Glucose Metabolism and Its Disorders in Fish -- Chapter 12: Protein-Sourced Feedstuffs for Aquatic Animals -- Chapter 13: Functional Molecules of Intestinal Mucosal Products in Animal Nutrition and Health -- Chapter 14: Use of Genome Editing Techniques to Produce Transgenic Farm Animals -- Chapter 15: Cows as Bioreactors for the Production of Nutritionally and Biomedically Significant Proteins -- Chapter 16: Use of Agriculturally Important Animals as Models in Biomedical Research -- Chapter 17: Pigs (Sus Scrofa) in Biomedical Research.
    Abstract: This book covers hot topics in the nutrition and metabolism of terrestrial and aquatic animals, including the interorgan transport and utilization of water, minerals, amino acids, glucose, and fructose; the development of alternatives to in-feed antibiotics for animals (e.g., swine and poultry); and metabolic disorders (or diseases) resulting from nutrient deficiencies. It enables readers to understand the crucial roles of nutrients in the nutrition, growth, development, and health of animals. Such knowledge has important implications for humans. Readers will also learn from well-written chapters about the use of new genome-editing biotechnologies to generate animals (e.g., cows and swine) as bioreactors that can produce large amounts of pharmaceutical proteins and other molecules to improve the health and well-being of humans and other animals, as well as the growth and productivity of farm animals. Furthermore, the book provides useful information on the use of animals (e.g., cattle, swine, sheep, chickens, and fish) as models in biomedical research to prevent and treat human diseases, develop infant formulas, and improve the cardiovascular and metabolic health of offspring with prenatal growth restriction. Editor of this book is an internationally recognized expert in nutrition and metabolisms. He has about 40 years of experience with research and teaching at world-class universities in the subject matters. He has published more than 660 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 90 chapters in books, and authored two text/reference books, with a very high H-index of 127 and more than 66,000 citations in Google Scholar. This publication is a useful reference for nutrition and biomedical professionals, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in animal science, aquaculture, zoology, wildlife, veterinary medicine, biology, biochemistry, food science, nutrition, pharmacology, physiology, toxicology, and other related disciplines. In addition, all chapters provide general and specific references to nutrition and metabolism for researchers and practitioners in animal agriculture (including aquaculture), dietitians, animal and human medicines, and for government policy makers.
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    Pages: VI, 346 p. 43 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030856861
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1354
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85686-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-85686-1
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    Blue-Green Infrastructure Across Asian Countries : Improving Urban Resilience and Sustainability (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Ecology Methodology. ; Ecology. ; Urban Ecology. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Ecological Modelling.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Mainstreaming Blue-Green Infrastructure for improving urban resilience and sustainability in the warming world -- Chapter 2. Regional trends in Social-Ecological Technological (SET) approaches to Sustainable Urban Planning: Focus on Asia -- Chapter 3. A Risk Assessment Approach to Urban Resilience -- Chapter 4. Promoting Blue Green Infrastructure in Urban Spaces through Citizen Science initiatives -- Chapter 5. Is Ensuring the Sustainable Implementation of BGI Possible? System Thinking of Urban Rivers as Social-Ecological Systems -- Chapter 6. Understanding Blue-Green Infrastructure through Spatial Maps: Contribution of Remote Sensing and GIS Technology -- Chapter 7. Cities and Biodiversity: Hidden Connections Between the Built Form and Life -- Chapter 8. Assessing ecological risks of urban air and water environment to analyse the scenarios for mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions: a case study of Bengaluru city, India -- Chapter 9. Do people appreciate economic value of water in Baku city of Azerbaijan? -- Chapter 10. Homegardens as sustainable urban agroforestry systems to promote household well-being in Kandy, Sri Lanka -- Chapter 11. Opportunities for Improving Urban Tree Cover - A Case Study in Kochi -- Chapter 12. Changing people-nature linkages around green infrastructure in rapidly urbanizing landscapes: the case of a protected area in Bengaluru Metropolitan Region of South India -- Chapter 13. Remodelling Urban Spaces in the Light of Blue-Green Infrastructure: A Case Study of Guwahati, India -- Chapter 14. Nature-based Solutions for the Restoration of the Abukuma River Ba-sin (Japan) after Typhoon Hagibis -- Chapter 15. Nature based solutions (NbS) for sustainable development of the resource-base and ecosystem services of marine and coastal ecosystems of India -- Chapter 16. Physical Vulnerability Assessment to Flooding of Residential Houses along the Coastal Areas in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines -- Chapter 17. The significance of ancient water systems and the sacred groves in the landscape of Badami, Karnataka - A geospatial study -- Chapter 18. Urban Sustainability and Resilience building: Blue-Green infrastructure for air pollution abatement and realising multiple co-benefits -- Chapter 19. Disaster Risks and Resilience of Urban Bangladesh: Role of Blue Green Infrastructure -- Chapter 20. Endorsing City Biodiversity Index (CBI): Assessing Ecosystem Health in urban sprawls and Eco-DRR inclusive urban planning -- Chapter 21. Greenhouse Gas Mitigation by Integrating Waste Treatment System towards Low-Carbon City in Vietnam -- Chapter 22. The roles of non-governmental actors in facilitating urban blue-green infrastructures: A comparative review of the community initiatives in Taipei City, Taiwan -- Chapter 23. Mainstreaming blue-green infrastructure in policy and planning for urban resilience in the global south: promises and pitfalls.
    Abstract: This edited book discusses Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) from conception to implementation in building resilience and urban sustainability. The book emphasizes on infrastructures, institutions, and perceptions as three main pillars of implementing and managing successful BGI, with a special focus on Asia. The book highlights concepts as well as field-based experiences from different parts of Asia by experts, with a special focus on advances and opportunities in advancing BGI, challenges and constraints, followed by case studies on BGI mainstreaming. It addresses sustainable water management, multiscale environmental design, environmental risk assessment, and finally understanding policy implications and concerns for BGI mainstreaming in growing urban sprawls of the region. There has been growing global momentum and recognition of Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) as a multifunctional Nature-based Solution (NbS) with multiple co-benefits. There is strong evidence from many urban centres of Europe, USA, China, and South Africa demonstrating that mainstreaming BGI can help in addressing growing vulnerability of urban areas by ensuring safety, resilience, and sustainability for urban residents in the warming world. This book is a timely contribution for researchers, students, scholars, urban planners, consultants, and policy makers in the fields of environment, resilience, urban planning, climate adaptation, and sustainability science. .
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    Pages: XXI, 518 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811671289
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7128-9
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    Biotechnological Advances in Aquaculture Health Management (2021)
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    Keywords: Animal biotechnology. ; Physiology. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Animal Biotechnology. ; Animal Physiology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Biotechnological Approaches in Fish Health Management -- Chapter 2. RNA Interference and Its Potential Applications in Aquatic Animal Health Management -- Chapter 3. Biotechnological Advances in the Development of Outer Membrane Protein-Based Vaccines for Use in Aquaculture -- Chapter 4. Application Of Carbon Nanotubes In Advancement Of Fish Vaccine -- Chapter 5. Biotechnological Interventions In Developing Vaccines Against Aeromonas Infection In Aquaculture -- Chapter 6. Gene Editing Technology For Fish Health Management -- Chapter 7. Applications of Fish Cell Cultures -- Chapter 8. Recent Advances In Antimicrobial Peptides To Improve Fish Health -- Chapter 9. Gut Microbiome Research: A New Avenue For Aquaculture Disease Management. Chapter 10. Recent Understanding of Immunological Defence in Freshwater Pearl Mussel for Better Health Management -- Chapter 11. Prebiotic-Synbiotic Nexus: Critical Dietary Role in Aquaculture -- Chapter 12. Biofloc Technology: An Eco-Based Emerging Avenue In Aquaculture Health Management -- Chapter 13. Metabolomic Advances in Fish Nutritional Research and Health Management -- Chapter 14. Vaccines to Prevent Diseases in Aquaculture -- Chapter 15. A Progress on Biotechnological Advances on Immunostimulants and Gene Interaction -- Chapter 16. Probiotic Supplements in Aquaculture: Latest Developments & Future Trend -- Chapter 17. Heat Shock Proteins (Chaperones) and Role in Aquatic Animal Disease Management -- Chapter 18. Nanotechnology in Fish Health and Welfare: Recent Advancements and New Perspectives -- Chapter 19. Advances in Management Methods for Argulosis in Aquaculture -- Chapter 20. Metagenomic Approaches to Identify Fish Gut Microbiome and The Effect of Prebiotic Supplements on Gut Microbes and Health Management -- Chapter 21. Microbiome Interventions for The Prevention and Control of Disease Outbreaks in Shrimp Aquaculture. Chapter 22. Reinventing the Micronutrients Beyond Nutrition: Functions in Immune Modulation and Stress Mitigation of Fish -- Chapter 23. Health-Promoting Effects of Amino Acids in Fish -- Chapter 24. Application of Indian Pennywort Centella Asiatica in Carp Aquaculture Against Flavobacterium Columnare Infection.
    Abstract: This book is an inclusive coverage of advances in aquaculture health management. It offers latest updates as well as explains the novel concepts and issues related to aquatic animal health management. To support the understanding of the concepts, there is extensive use of illustrations. Chapters emphasize on the state of art techniques and hold great promise for the sustainable development of aquaculture. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, aquatic biologists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of aquatic sciences, marine sciences, biotechnology, ecology, and environmental sciences. National and international aquatic scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Pages: XXIV, 579 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811651953
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5195-3
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    Satoumi Science : Co-creating Social-Ecological Harmony Between Human and the Sea (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Environmental management. ; Oceanography. ; Sustainability. ; Biotic communities. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Sustainability. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Prologue: What is Satoumi? -- Chapter 2. The History and Future of Satoumi Concept -- Chapter 3.Global Effect of the Satoumi Concept – Harmony of Human Society with the Ocean Biome -- Chapter 4. Roles of Women in Satoumi -- Chapter 5. Enlivening Ecosystems with Human Hands: Building Satoumi through Coral Reef Culture -- Chapter 6. Restoring Eelgrass Beds and Culturing Oysters -- Chapter 7. Reviving Abandoned Aquaculture Ponds and Coastal Areas by Integrated Multi Tropic Aquaculture -- Chapter 8. Conserving Multiple Coral Reef Resources -- Chapter 9. Villagers Managing Lake Fisheries Resources by Themselves: Mbenji Islands in Lake Malawi -- Chapter 10. Protecting Fisheries Resources through Marine Protected Area Networks – Fiji -- Chapter 11. Connecting Local Regions and Cities through Mozuku Seaweed Farming and Coral Reef Restoration: Onna Village, Okinawa -- Chapter 12. Divers and Fishermen Working Together to Create Satoumi -- Chapter 13. Models for Implementing the Satoumi Concept via Residential Research Institute Collaborations with Citizen Scientists in the United States -- Chapter 14. Epilogue: Opening the Way to Sustainable Futures with Satoumi.
    Abstract: This book guides readers to the new concept of “Satoumi” and explains how its practice works to solve challenges in complex social-ecological systems of coastal areas. The book describes the significance of Satoumi Science as a transdisciplinary process. It starts with introducing the definition of Satoumi, highlights the important distinction between active measures (direct actions to improve ecosystem functions and services) and passive measures (a variety of management activities), and presents the concept of Integrated Local Environmental Knowledge (ILEK) as a knowledge base for Satoumi activities. It also introduces residential researchers and bilateral knowledge translators as the key actors of Satoumi co-creation through the transdisciplinary processes. The concept of Satoumi goes beyond the idea of protecting pristine nature by eliminating humans. It is about creating coastal environments where humans closely connect with the sea, which leads to the effective conservation and sustainable management of various natural resources and ecosystem services. This book will be of high interest to managers, governments, environmental groups, and the research community. Chapters cover current and emerging concerns, such as over- and under-use of natural resources, restoration of damaged ecosystems, and co-creation of new relations between humans and coastal seas, from transdisciplinary approaches to tackle with complex and 'wicked' challenges of coastal social-ecological systems. .
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    Pages: VIII, 272 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811674914
    Series Statement: Ecological Research Monographs,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7491-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-7491-4
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    Psammic Peinobiomes : Nutrient-Limited Ecosystems of the Upper Orinoco and Rio Negro Basins (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Soil science. ; Plant ecology. ; Geomorphology. ; Ecophysiology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Ecosystems. ; Soil Science. ; Plant Ecology. ; Geomorphology. ; Ecophysiology. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction -- Part I: Forest and woodland biomes -- 2 White sand ecosystems in the Amazon basin: geographic distribution, distinctive features, and ecology. An overview -- 3 The forests of the Rio Negro basin in the north-western Amazon: a phytosociological classification -- 4 Amazon caatinga complex: sclerophyllous vegetation on nutrient-poor white sand soils -- Part II: Meadow biomes -- 5 Mapping white-sand ecosystems by integrating Global PALSAR-2 and SENTINEL-1 with NDVI (LANDSAT data) -- 6 The study areas: landscapes and soils -- 7 Soil properties, formation, distribution, and classification -- 8 Origin and sources of sand: from highlands to lowlands -- 9 Sand dynamics and distribution: a geo-sedimentological approach -- 10 Features and trends of meadow landscape evolution -- 11 Meadow phytodiversity: flora, endemism, vegetation types, and geographic distribution patterns -- 12 Synthesis: white-sand and meadow-vegetation relationships.
    Abstract: The book represents a multidisciplinary approach to understanding soil–landscape–vegetation relationships and, specifically, the ecophysiology of plant communities developing on sandy soils of very low fertility that are subject to seasonal flooding. It provides an overview of the white sand ecosystems within the Amazon basin, and focuses on the forest and herbaceous (meadows) vegetation growing on the dystrophic sandy soils of the upper Negro and Orinoco river basins. Several chapters describe physiographic aspects of the study area using integrated remote sensing and in situ sampling. By doing so they attain a comprehensive description of the origin and evolution of soils and landscapes, an advanced classification of soils, and a mapping of the geographic distribution of psammophilous vegetation. This volume also provides a phytosociological classification of extensive forested areas, and a detailed description of the structure and diversity of little-known herbaceous formations. It targets professionals in the fields of ecology, ecophysiology, geomorphology, soils, vegetation, and the environmental sciences. The information it offers may be of significant use to researchers, protected area planners, and environmental policy makers.
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    Pages: XIV, 541 p. 136 illus., 122 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031207990
    Series Statement: Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis, 247
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20799-0
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    Phytoremediation for Environmental Sustainability (2021)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Botany. ; Bioremediation. ; Microbiology. ; Plant Science. ; Environmental Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Metal hyperaccumulator plants and their role in phytoremediation -- Chapter 2. Role of soil microflora in phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils -- Chapter 3. Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soil and water -- Chapter 4. "Effective removal of radioactive waste from environment using plants -- Chapter 5. Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals and Radionuclides: Sustainable Approach to Environmental Management -- Chapter 6. Remediation technologies, from incineration to phytoremediation: the rediscovery of the essential role of soil quality -- Chapter 7. Morphology and physiology of plants growing on highly polluted mining wastes -- Chapter 8. Potential impacts of climatic stress on the performance of phyto-bioremediation techniques -- Chapter 9. Invasive Alien Plant Species: An Exploration of Social Aspect and Phytoremediation Acceptability -- Chapter 10. Phytotechnologies for bioremediation of textile dye wastewater -- Chapter 11. Assessment of pharmaceuticals in water systems: Sustainable phytoremediation strategies -- Chapter 12.Fluoride (F) remediation using phytoremediation and nanomaterials -- Chapter 13. Sustainable use of African palm shell waste applied to paraben adsorption from aqueous solutions -- Chapter 14. Removal of indoor environmental pollutants VOCs: Phytoremediation applications and adsorption studies using immersion calorimetry -- Chapter 15. Phytoremediation: A tool for environmental sustainability -- Chapter 16. Role of phytoremediation as a promising technology to combat environmental pollution -- Chapter 17. Exploring the potential of PGPR in Phytoremediation -- Chapter 18. Phycoremediation: Treatment of Pollutants and an Initiative Towards Sustainable Environment -- Chapter 19. Phytoremediation: Mechanistic approach for eliminating heavy metal toxicity from environment.
    Abstract: This edited book details the plant-assisted remediation methods, which involves the interaction of plant roots with associated rhizospheric microorganisms for the remediation of soil and water contaminated with high levels of heavy metals, pesticides, radionuclides, agricultural by-products, municipal wastes, industrial solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, organic compounds, and various other contaminants. Each chapter highlights and compares the beneficial and economical alternatives of phytoremediation to currently practiced soil, water, and air removal. This book covers state-of-the-art approaches in phytoremediation contributed by leading and eminent scientists from across the world. Phytoremediation approaches for environmental sustainability dealing the readers with a cutting-edge of multidisciplinary understanding in the principal and practical approaches of phytoremediation from laboratory research to field application. This book is of interest to researchers, teachers, environmental scientists, environmental engineers, environmentalists, and policy makers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of environmental microbiology, biotechnology, eco-toxicology, environmental remediation, waste management, and environmental sciences as well as the general audience.
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    Pages: XI, 543 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811656217
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5621-7
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    Civil Society and Peacebuilding in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Anthropocene : An Overview (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Sustainability. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Ecology. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 General Introduction -- 2 Peace Ecology in the Anthropocene for Africa -- 3 Civil Society, Climate Change, Security Risks Management and Peacebuilding in the Anthropocene -- 4 Faith-based Organisations and Environmental Peace: Impact of Laudato Si’ and Its Relevance in the Anthropocene -- 5 Healing Nature and Creation in the Anthropocene: A Reflection on the Role of Religion -- 6 Empowering Women to Build Peace: A Case Study of Grace to Heal Trust in Lupane District -- 7 Peacebuilding through Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Lessons from Civil Society Organisations in Zimbabwe -- 8 Civil Society and Peacebuilding in the Kivu Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo -- 9 Zimbabwe’s National Peace and Reconciliation Commission and Civil Society: Partners in Peacebuilding? -- 10 Civil Society and Peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Opportunities, Challenges and Recommendations -- 11 Promoting Democratisation in DR Congo: The Case Study of Act for Transparent and Peaceful Elections -- 12 Civil Society Organisations and School Peace Clubs in South Africa: An Outcome Evaluation -- 13 The Challenges and Opportunities for Civil Society in Peacebuilding: Lessons from the Matabeleland Collective, Zimbabwe -- 14 The Role of Civil Society Participation in Social Cohesion Processes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.-15 Building the Capacity of Civil Society Organisations in Nonviolent Campaigning: A Case Study from South Sudan -- 16 How Informal Peace Committees Complement Macro-infrastructures for Peace in Zimbabwe -- 17 Protecting and Nurturing Children Born from Rape in South Kivu Communities: A Challenge for Civil Society -- 18 Indigenous Peacebuilding Approaches and the Accountability of Former Child Soldiers: African Case Studies -- 19 Navigating Channels for Civil Society Participation in Conflict Prevention and Peace-Making in the African Peace & Security Architecture -- 20 Centre-periphery Relations Between Civil Society Organisations and External Funding Partners: A Case Study of South Kivu’s Peace and Development Agenda. .
    Abstract: This book examines civil society's peacebuilding role in sub-Saharan Africa in the context of climate change and the pursuit of environmental peace and justice in the Anthropocene. Five main research themes emerge from its 20 chapters: · The roles of environmental peacemaking, environmental justice, ecological education and eco-ethics in helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change · Peacebuilding by CSOs after violent conflicts, with particular reference to accountability, reconciliation and healing · CSO involvement in democratic processes and political transition after violent conflicts · Relationships between local CSOs and their foreign funders and the interactions between CSOs and the African Union's peace and security architecture. · The particular role of faith-based CSOs The book underlines the centrality of dialogue to African peacebuilding and the indigenous wisdom and philosophies on which it is based. Such wisdom will be a key resource in confronting the existential challenges of the Anthropocene. The book will be a significant resource for researchers, academics and policymakers concerned with the challenge of climate change, its interactions with armed conflict and the peacebuilding role of CSOs. · This pathbreaking book shows why peacebuilding analysis and efforts need to be urgently re-oriented towards the existential challenges of environmental peace and justice. · It explains the emerging conceptual frameworks which are needed for this new role. · It explains the critical role that CSOs - local and international - will play in implementing this new peacebuilding approach, with particular reference to sub- Saharan Africa.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030951795
    Series Statement: The Anthropocene: Politik—Economics—Society—Science, 34
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95179-5
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    The Biological Role of a Virus (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Evolutionary Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I. Viral Control of Community Energetics -- Chapter 1. Viral Nature of the Aquatic Ecosystems -- Chapter 2. Life Continues as Viruses Close Land, Water and Atmosphere Nutrient Cycle -- PART II. Understanding the Genetic Partnership Between a Host and Its Viruses -- Chapter 3. Cataloging the Presence of Endogenous Viruses -- Chapter 4. Do the Biological Roles of Endogenous and Lysogenous Viruses Represent Faustian Bargains? -- Chapter 5. Einstein's Capsid: Bacteriophages Solve the Problems of Space and Time for Bacteria with Emergency Dead to Alive Horizontal Gene Transfer (EDA-HGT) -- Chapter 6. Diverse Phage-Encoded Toxins and Their Role in Bacterial Ecology -- Chapter 7. Mycoviruses as Antivirulence Elements of Fungal Pathogens -- PART III. Defending the Health of Its Hosts -- Chapter 8. The Contribution of Viruses to Immune Systems -- Chapter 9. Application of Viruses for Gene Therapy and Vaccine Development -- Chapter 10. Eukaryotic Virus Interactions with Bacteria: Implications for Pathogenesis and Control.
    Abstract: This book answers the question “What is it that viruses do?” by presenting three aspects of viral ecology. The first aspect explains how viruses affect the population diversity and energetics of their host communities. Perhaps the most notable example of this concept is our understanding that primary production within ecosystems often depends upon those viruses which serve as controllers of nutrient recycling, connecting the aquatic and terrestrial realms in ways that can be assessed locally and globally. The second aspect describes genetic partnerships which exist between hosts and their viruses. These include processes termed endogeny and lysogeny by which the host carries at least a partial genomic copy of the virus. Fluidity of these collective genomes is expressed on an evolutionary time scale and the mutual life cycles which they produce represent a forging of shared genomic fate that obligates partnership of the virus and its host. The viral sequences represent a source of potential benefit as well as potential peril for the host and can implement phenotypic changes in the host. Hosts often use those changes as tools. As humans, the most notable example would be that mammals rely upon temporary activation of their endogenous viral genes in order to successfully develop a placenta. The third aspect is defending the health of a host, which relies upon activity in two directions. Hosts often use their captured viral genes to identify and subsequently direct battle against invading viruses. This natural concept has been engineered for combating cancer, is useful for suppressing the detrimental consequences of genetic diseases, and has been developed to create targeted antiviral vaccines. But, the defense has to work in two directions and the host can use other symbiotic microorganisms as protection against its viruses. This book will appeal to a wide readership by providing a broad perspective of viral ecology, and all scientists will find it helpful for gaining a view of fields beyond their specialization.
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    Pages: XVI, 367 p. 28 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030853952
    Series Statement: Advances in Environmental Microbiology, 9
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85395-2
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    Actinobacteria : Ecology, Diversity, Classification and Extensive Applications (2021)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Microbial genetics. ; Biodiversity. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Microbial Genetics. ; Biodiversity. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Microbial Ecology -- Chapter 2. Actinobacteria in Marine environments -- Chapter 3. Terrestrial Ecology of Actinobacteria -- Chapter 4. Extremophilic Actinobacteria -- Chapter 5. Actinobacteria: Basic adaptation to the harsh environments -- Chapter 6. Diversity and classification of Streptomyces -- Chapter 7. Diversity and classification of rare Actinomycetes -- Chapter 8. Identification of Novel Actinomycetes -- Chapter 9. Screening of Novel Metabolites from Actinobacteria -- Chapter 10. Scope of Actinobacteria in Bioengineering -- Chapter 11. Recent trends of Actinomycetes in Nanotechnology -- Chapter 12. Actinomycetes in agriculture and forestry -- Chapter 13. Role of Actinomycetes in Biodegradation of Pesticides -- Chapter 14. Actinomycetes in Environmental applications -- Chapter 15. Biotechnological importance of actinomycetes -- Chapter 16. Actinomycetes in medical and pharmaceutical industries.
    Abstract: Through this book, the readers will learn about the different aspects of Actinobacteria- beginning with its ecology and occurrence, to the ways of its adaptation to harsh climates, and finally to its practical applications. The book also presents methods of identifying and characterizing this diverse group of bacteria through advanced techniques like MALDI-TOF, 16S rRNA analysis, etc. Different chapters describe the various biotechnological applications of Actinobacteria, including bioremediation, secondary metabolite production, and in producing antibiotics, anti-cancer therapeutics. It also provides insights into the applications in agriculture and forestry by inhibiting plant pathogenic bacteria's growth. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811633539
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
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    Microbial Rejuvenation of Polluted Environment : Volume 1 (2021)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Soil science. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Soil Science. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Rhizosphere - Niche for Microbial Rejuvenation and Biodegradation of Pollutants -- Chapter 2: Bioremediation of Pesticides: An Eco-friendly Approach for Environment Sustainability -- Chapter 3: Microbial Indicators of Bioremediation-Potential and Success -- Chapter 4: Phycoremediation: A Sustainable Biorefinery Approach -- Chapter 5: Cyanobacteria Mediated Bioremediation of Problem Soils -- Chapter 6: VAM- An Alternate Strategy for Bioremediation of Polluted Environment -- Chapter 7: Strategies to Improve Remediation Technology Using Fungi -- Chapter 8: Bioremediation of Polluted Soil by Using Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria -- Chapter 9: The Utilization of Microbial Biofilm for the Biotransformation and Bioremediation of heavily Polluted Environment -- Chapter 10: Microbes: A Novel Source of Bioremediation for Degradation of Hydrocarbon -- Chapter 11: Microbial Bioremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons.-Chapter 12: Potential of Extremophiles for Bioremediation -- Chapter 13: Role of Microbes in Bioremediation of Radioactive Waste -- Chapter 14: Plastic Eating Microorganism: Recent Biotechnological Techniques for Recycling of Plastic -- Chapter 15: Bioaugmentation: A Powerful Biotechnological Techniques for Sustainable Ecorestoration of Soil and Groundwater Contaminants.
    Abstract: Pollution is one of the most serious issues facing mankind and other life forms on earth. Environmental pollution leads to the degradation of ecosystems, loss of services, economic losses, and various other problems. The eco-friendliest approach to rejuvenating polluted ecosystems is with the help of microorganism-based bioremediation. Microorganisms are characterized by great biodiversity, genetic and metabolic machinery, and by their ability to survive, even in extremely polluted environments. As such, they are and will remain the most important tools for restoring polluted ecosystems / habitats. This three-volume book sheds light on the utilization of microorganisms and the latest technologies for cleaning up polluted sites. It also discusses the remediation or degradation of various important pollutants such as pesticides, wastewater, plastics, PAHs, oil spills etc. The book also explains the latest technologies used for the degradation of pollutants in several niche ecosystems. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, bioremediation scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. It also offers valuable additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of microbiology, ecology, soil science, and the environmental sciences.
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    Pages: XI, 398 p. 37 illus., 32 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811574474
    Series Statement: Microorganisms for Sustainability, 25
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7447-4
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    Microbial Rejuvenation of Polluted Environment : Volume 3 (2021)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Restoration Ecology. ; Pollution. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Restoration Ecology. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Strain Improvement and Mass Production of Beneficial Microorganisms for Their Environmental and Agricultural Benefit -- Chapter 2: Biochemical Role of Beneficial Microorganisms: An Overview on Recent Development in Environmental and Agro-Science -- Chapter 3: Recent Advances in Application of Microbial Enzymes for Biodegradation Waste and Hazardous Waste Material -- Chapter 4: Biological, Biochemical and Biodiversity of Biomolecules from Marine based beneficial Microorganisms: Industrial Perspective -- Chapter 5: Climate Change and Pesticides: Their Consequence on Microorganisms -- Chapter 6: Effect of Heavy Metals on Activities of Soil Microorganism -- Chapter 7: Microbial Community Dynamics in Anaerobic Digestors for Biogas Production -- Chapter 8: Effect of Microbially Produced Silver Nanoparticles on Bioremediation of Waste Dye: Nanobioremediation -- Chapter 9: Bioremoval of Fluoride: Process and Mechanism -- Chapter 10: A Critical Review of Microbial Transport in Effluent Waste and Sewage Sludge Treatment -- Chapter 11: Recent Trends in Utilization of Biotechnological Tools for Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 12: Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things in Instrumentation and Control in Waste Biodegradation Plants: Recent Developments -- Chapter 13: Bioremediation of Polythene and Plastics Using Beneficial Microorganisms -- Chapter 14: Recent Advances in the Application of Genetically Engineered Microorganisms for Microbial Rejuvenation of Contaminated Environment -- Chapter 15: Efficacy of Microorganisms in the Removal of Toxic Materials from Industrial Effluents.
    Abstract: Pollution is one of the most serious issues facing mankind and other life forms on earth. Environmental pollution leads to the degradation of ecosystems, loss of services, economic losses, and various other problems. The eco-friendliest approach to rejuvenating polluted ecosystems is with the help of microorganism-based bioremediation. Microorganisms are characterized by great biodiversity, genetic and metabolic machinery, and by their ability to survive, even in extremely polluted environments. As such, they are and will remain the most important tools for restoring polluted ecosystems / habitats. This three-volume book sheds light on the utilization of microorganisms and the latest technologies for cleaning up polluted sites. It also discusses the remediation or degradation of various important pollutants such as pesticides, wastewater, plastics, PAHs, oil spills etc. The book also explains the latest technologies used for the degradation of pollutants in several niche ecosystems. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, bioremediation scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. It also offers valuable additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of microbiology, ecology, soil science, and the environmental sciences.
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    Pages: XVI, 358 p. 27 illus., 21 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811574597
    Series Statement: Microorganisms for Sustainability, 27
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7459-7
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    Microbial Rejuvenation of Polluted Environment : Volume 2 (2021)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Soil science. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Pollution. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Soil Science. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Bioremediation of Industrial Pollutants -- Chapter 2: Bioremediation of Metals, Metalloids and Non-metals -- Chapter 3: Fungal Mediated Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Polluted Environment -- Chapter 4: Biological Decolorization and Degradation of Synthetic Dyes: A Green Step towards Sustainable Environment -- Chapter 5: Bioremediation of Waste Gases and Polluted Soils -- Chapter 6: E-Waste and its Hazard Management by Specific Microbial Bioremediation Processes -- Chapter 7: Current Methods of Enhancing Bacterial Bioremediation of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural Farmlands -- Chapter 8: Mechanism of Actions involved in Sustainable Ecorestoration of Petroleum Hydrocarbons Polluted Soil by the Beneficial Microorganism -- Chapter 9: Biosorption: An Ecofriendly Technology for Pollutant Removal -- Chapter 10: Synergistic and Aantagonistic Effects of Microbial Co-culture on Bioremediation of Polluted Environments -- Chapter 11: Enzymes-Oriented Strategies to Mitigate Polluting Agents from Environment -- Chapter 12: Non Aqueous Catalysis-A Way Forward for the Intermediation of Phenolic Environmental Pollutant Bisphenol A -- Chapter 13: Nanoparticles Mediated Adsorption of Pollutants- A way forward to Mitigation of Environmental Pollution -- Chapter 14: Nano-Bio remediation Application for Environment Contamination by Microorganism -- Chapter 15: Biosorption and Bioaccumulation of Pollutants for Environmental Remediation.
    Abstract: Pollution is one of the most serious issues facing mankind and other life forms on earth. Environmental pollution leads to the degradation of ecosystems, loss of services, economic losses, and various other problems. The eco-friendliest approach to rejuvenating polluted ecosystems is with the help of microorganism-based bioremediation. Microorganisms are characterized by great biodiversity, genetic and metabolic machinery, and by their ability to survive, even in extremely polluted environments. As such, they are and will remain the most important tools for restoring polluted ecosystems / habitats. This three-volume book sheds light on the utilization of microorganisms and the latest technologies for cleaning up polluted sites. It also discusses the remediation or degradation of various important pollutants such as pesticides, wastewater, plastics, PAHs, oil spills etc. The book also explains the latest technologies used for the degradation of pollutants in several niche ecosystems. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, bioremediation scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. It also offers valuable additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of microbiology, ecology, soil science, and the environmental sciences.
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    Pages: XI, 405 p. 57 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811574559
    Series Statement: Microorganisms for Sustainability, 26
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7455-9
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    Rhizosphere Microbes : Biotic Stress Management (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Plant Stress Responses.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Detection and identification of soil borne pathogens: Classical to Recent updates -- Chapter 2. Microarray-based detection and identification of bacterial and viral plant pathogens -- Chapter 3. Application molecular ecology approaches in sustainable agriculture for a better understanding of plant microbiome interactions -- Chapter 4. Advancements in detection and diagnosis of important soil-borne diseases -- Chapter 5. Omics approaches to revisit rhizo-bacterial biome -- Chapter 6. Engineering the Plant Microbiome for Biotic Stress tolerance: Biotechnological Advances -- Chapter 7. Potential of bacterial endophytes in biological control of soil borne phytopathogens -- Chapter 8. Endophytes: Rendering systemic resistance to plant -- Chapter 9. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) as Potential Biocontrol Agents -- Chapter 10. Rhizosphere microbes and Wheat Health Management -- Chapter 11. Exploring the potential of secondary metabolites from indigenous Trichoderma spp. for their plant growth promotion and disease suppression ability in pulses -- Chapter 12. Uncultivable soil microbes contributing to sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 13. Rhizosphere microbiome: Significance in sustainable crop protection -- Chapter 14. Bacterial inoculants for control of fungal diseases in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.): A comprehensive overview -- Chapter 15. Plant-Microbe Interaction and Rhizosphere Biology Lab, ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important -- Chapter 16. Prior weakening as a tool to control soilborne plant pathogens and associated disease pressure.
    Abstract: This edited book volume aims to bringing out a comprehensive collection of latest information and developments on the management of biotic stresses by the use of rhizospheric microbes across the globe. The main focus of this book is to address the scientific and practical significance of rhizosphere microbes in biotic stress management. The microbial communities in the rhizosphere ecosystem play multitude of microbe-microbe, microbe-insect/pest and plant-microbe interactions and they have not yet been fully exploited to gain benefits in this field as well as to achieve sustainability in agriculture. Among the more recent strategies, stress tolerance/resistance induced by environment-friendly elicitors of microbial origin and/or rhizosphere microorganisms has emerged as a promising supplement in the approaches to crop protection. The proposed book entitled "Rhizosphere Microbes: Biotic Stress Management” is pertinent to rhizospheric microbe-mediated biotic stress management covering all spheres of biotic stress tolerance viz., bio-resources, diversity, ecology, and functioning of microbial bio-control agents, host–parasite interaction, strategies to characterize microbial bioinoculants, interactions of rhizosphere microbes by developing a fundamental understanding of the microbial communities, exploration of the diverse roles of microbes and microbial communities and their role in biotic stress tolerance, microbe-mediated mitigation of biotic stresses, quorum sensing, microbial signalling and cross-talk in the rhizosphere, biofilm formation, cell-to-cell communication, role of microorganisms in ecosystems functioning under various biotic stress conditions, application of microbial bio-pesticides, molecular studies using microbial systems, etc. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, crop protection scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for under-graduate, post-graduate, and post-doctorate fellow of agriculture, forestry, ecology, life science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Pages: XVII, 370 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811958724
    Series Statement: Microorganisms for Sustainability, 40
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5872-4
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    Disturbance Ecology (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Landscape ecology. ; Plant ecology. ; Ecology. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Plant Ecology. ; Terrestial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chap 1: Disturbance ecology: a guideline -- Chap 2: Definitions and quantifications -- Chap 3: Concepts -- Chap 4: Abiotic disturbances -- Chap 5: Biotic disturbances -- Chap 6: Anthropogenic disturbances -- Chap 7: Disturbances in global change -- Chap 8: Disturbances and management.
    Abstract: This edited work presents a multi-faceted view on the causes and consequences of disturbance in ecosystems. Vegetation can be affected by a variety of different disturbances such as wind, floods, fire, and insect attack, leading to an abrupt change in live biomass. Disturbance is a motor of vegetation dynamics, but also sensitive to climate change and poses a challenge for ecosystem management. Readers will discover the global distribution of disturbance regimes and learn about the importance of disturbances for biodiversity and the evolution of plant and animal life. The book provides a Central European perspective on disturbance ecology, and addresses important disturbance agents such as fire, wind, avalanches, tree diseases, insect defoliators, bark beetles and large herbivores in dedicated chapters. It furthermore includes chapters on anthropogenic disturbances in forests and grasslands. The impact of climate change on disturbance regimes and approaches to address disturbance risks in ecosystem management are discussed in concluding chapters. Within the 18 chapters 14 textboxes highlight current topics of disturbance ecology and provide deeper methodological insights into the field. Disturbances strongly shape our landscapes and maintain our biodiversity. A better understanding of their ecology is thus fundamental for contextualizing the dynamic changes in our environment. This book is a valuable resource for students and practitioners interested in disturbances and their management.
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    Pages: XI, 439 p. 153 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030987565
    Series Statement: Landscape Series, 32
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98756-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-98756-5
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    Sustainable Utilization and Conservation of Africa’s Biological Resources and Environment (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Agricultural ecology. ; Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Agroecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Overview of African Biological Resources and Environment -- Chapter 2. Biodiversity Conservation and Tourism Sustainability in Africa -- Chapter 3. Biodiversity Conservation Strategies and Sustainability -- Chapter 4. Potentials, threats, and sustainable conservation strategies of Plankton and Macrophytes -- Chapter 5. Threats and conservation status of cercopithecus sclateri in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria -- Chapter 6. Potential threats and possible conservation strategies of Biodiversity in Niger Delta region of Nigeria -- Chapter 7. Exploration of Local Beliefs and Cultural Heritages as Tools for Species Conservation in Selected Sites in Africa -- Chapter 8. The need to conserve and protect forest resources -- Chapter 9. Rationale behind conservation of Africa’s biological resources -- Chapter 10. The Value of Biodiversity to Sustainable Development in Africa -- Chapter 11. Medicinal potentials of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller): Technologies for the production of Therapeutics -- Chapter 12. Sustainable utilization of important medicinal plants in Africa -- Chapter 13. Local Food Crops In Africa: Sustainable Utilization, Threats, And Traditional Storage Strategies -- Chapter 14. Environmental Pollution: Threats, Impact on Biodiversity, and Protection Strategies -- Chapter 15. Environmental Degradation in the Niger Delta Ecosystem: the role of Anthropogenic pollution -- Chapter 16. Climate Change and Other Environmental Factors as Drivers of Fauna and Flora Biodiversity in Africa -- Chapter 17. Contamination of African water resources: impacts on biodiversity and strategies for conservation and restoration -- Chapter 18. Disease Outbreaks In Ex-Situ Plant Conservation And Potential Management Strategies -- Chapter 19. Challenges of sea turtle conservation in African territorial waters: the way out -- Chapter 20. An Overview of Environmental Resources in Africa: Emerging Issues and Sustainable Exploitation -- Chapter 21. Touristic Value of African Environment: A Socio-Economic Perspective. Chapter 22. Environmental Sustainability: Relevance of Forensic Insects and other Ecosystem Services in Africa -- Chapter 23. Intrinsic Values of the African Environment: A Sustainable Perspective -- Chapter 24. Towards sustainable biological and environmental policies in Africa.
    Abstract: This edited book highlights the potential and actual contributions of the sustainable management and utilization of indigenous biological resources and environment for the development of Africa. The book centers on documenting current trends and issues in the field of resource use and conservation with the view of emphasizing their benefits to the pursuit of development within the region. By documenting the array of natural resources and environment in Africa, this book addresses the topical knowledge and understanding gaps that characterize conservation (rationale for sustainable resource exploration), utilization patterns, and conservation challenges including policy status, environmental threats, impacts of tourism, reduction in food resources, etc., and their effects on the sustainable development of Africa. Through an integrated approach, the book focuses on below and above-ground biological resources and the diverse scales of environment that characterize Africa. This collection of works is very helpful for natural and social scientists, policymakers, strategists, researchers, government and non-government organizations, biodiversity and environmental managers, climate change scientists, practitioners, activists, conservationists, academics, ecologists, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and others who want to learn about and understand the best way to use and protect Africa's resources and heritage sustainably.
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    Pages: XV, 691 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811969744
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, 32
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6974-4
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    Sustainable and Clean Energy Production Technologies (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Microbiology. ; Renewable Energy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Tiny Renewable Engines: Microalgae and Cyanobacteria as biofuel providers -- Chapter 2. Different Energy Management Strategies for Clean Energy -- Chapter 3. Recycle of Plastic Waste to Liquid Fuel: A sustainable energy production -- Chapter 4. Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Applications -- Chapter 5. Biomass Energy Conversion using Thermochemical and Biochemical Technologies -- Chapter 6. Pyrolysis of waste biomass using solar energy for Clean Energy Production -- Chapter 7. Biomass Digestion for Production of Electrical Energy -- Chapter 8. Solar Energy Conversion Techniques and Practical Approaches to Design Solar PV Power Station -- Chapter 9. Recent Advancement in Preparation Strategy of Efficient Graphene-Cds Based Photocatalysts for H2 Production by Water Splitting -- Chapter 10. Design and Storage of Solar Thermal Energy Production -- Chapter 11. Clean Energy using Hydroelectric generation from Rivers -- Chapter 12. Clean Energy Production using Solar Energy Resources.
    Abstract: This edited book is a comprehensive collection of chapters on various clean energy technology such as solar energy, waste biomass as energy, hydro-electricity generation, biodiesel production from biomass and strategies to cater the demand of clean renewable energy. Clean energy technologies also enhance economic growth by increasing the supply of energy demand and tackling environmental challenges and their impacts due to the use of other conventional sources of energy. The conventional/non-conventional energy production methods are efficient but it has adverse effects on environment and human health. As environmental concerns are not avoidable therefore the necessity of clean energy production comes in to the picture. The clean energy can be produced by different wastes which are caused for the environmental pollution. This book covers various aspects of new and renewable clean energy production technology and its utilization in different fields. This is a useful reading material for students and researchers involved in clean energy study.
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    Pages: VII, 288 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811691355
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9135-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9135-5
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    Current Research Trends and Applications in Waste Management (2023)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Bioenergetics. ; Microbiology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Bioenergetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Emerging Frontiers of Microbes in Liquid Waste Management -- Chapter 2 Municipal wastewater treatment by microalgae with simultaneous resource recovery: A biorefinery approach -- Chapter 3 An economic and sustainable method of bio-ethanol production from Agro-waste: A waste to energy approach -- Chapter 4 Sewage and wastewater management to combat different mosquito vector species -- Chapter 5 Keratinase role in management of poultry Waste -- Chapter 6 Biomedical Waste: Impact on Environment and its Management in Health Care Facilities -- chpater 7 Microbial intervention in waste remediation for Bio-energy production -- Chapter 8 Role of Microorganisms in Biogas Production From Animal Waste and Slurries -- Chapter 9 Bioelectricity generation from organic waste using microbial fuel cell -- Chapter 10 Bioremediation: Remedy for Emerging Environmental Pollutants -- Chapter 11 Rhizoremediation: A Plant Microbe Based Probiotic Science -- Chapter 12 Microbial fermentation system for the production of biopolymers and bioenergy from various organic wastes and by-products -- Chapter 13 Nanotechnology: Opportunity and Challenges in Waste Management -- Chapter 14 ‘Omics’ approaches for structural and functional insights of ‘Waste to Energy’ Microbiome.
    Abstract: This book covers latest information on organic and inorganic waste management, and how the waste can be utilized as an energy source. An increasing world population and climate change rate hint that environmental health needs a sustainable waste recycling system worldwide. Management of wastes material plays a substantial role in the environment and climate regulation. Chapters contain modern tools and techniques for managing inorganic, biomedical, municipality, and food waste. The title covers the role of contemporary microbiology and biotechnological tools in waste management and how these microbial agents can enhance waste degradation and bioenergy production. The book covers interesting topics such as bio-ethanol production from agro-waste, microbial fuel cells, biogas production from animal waste, nanotechnology in waste recycling, etc. The primary audiences are researchers, scientists, students, and policymakers interlinked with waste management and applied microbial sectors.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819931064
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3106-4
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    Diagnosis of Mycobacterium (2023)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Diagnosis. ; Diseases. ; Internal medicine. ; Microbiology. ; Diagnosis. ; Diseases. ; Internal Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Diagnosis of Mycobacterium -- Chapter 2. Clinical and Radiological Diagnosis of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 3. Pathology based Diagnosis of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 4. Assessment of Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 5. Different Methods of Microscopic and Bacteriological Diagnosis of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 6. Molecular Diagnosis of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 7. Diagnosis and Challenges of Pediatric Tuberculosis -- Chapter 8. Diagnosis of Latent Tuberculosis -- Chapter 9. The Future of Serology-Based Diagnosis for Tuberculosis in India -- Chapter 10. Point of Care (POC) Detection Technique for Mycobacterium -- Chapter 11. Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Infection -- Chapter 12. Sensor and Nanotechnology based Diagnostics in the Field of Mycobacteriology -- Chapter 13. Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium Infections in Lung Disease and Medical Interventions -- Chapter 14. Laboratory Diagnosis of Zoonotic Tuberculosis: An Update.
    Abstract: This book covers all the aspects related to the laboratory diagnosis of Mycobacterium. Laboratory diagnosis includes microscopic to advance molecular diagnosis. Moreover, it deals with the methods used to detect antimycobacterial susceptibility tests and drug resistance.Chapters cover most potential methods and techniques from traditional to advanced future diagnostics for identifying tuberculosis, NTM, and latent TB infections. Also discussed are the challenges and opportunities in the diagnostic science of infectious disease. This book offers assistance to students, postgraduate medical students, researchers, medical practitioners, postdoctoral fellows, microbiologists, nurses, and public health officers working in tuberculosis control programs to understand various modalities for diagnosis and drug-resistance tuberculosis.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819956241
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5624-1
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    Biotechnology and Omics Approaches for Bioenergy Crops (2023)
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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.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819949540
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4954-0
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    Metabolomics, Proteomes and Gene Editing Approaches in Biofertilizer Industry (2023)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Botany. ; Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Constrains in biofertilizer industry and future scopes -- Chapter 2. Present scenario: Status of biofertilizer industry in India -- Chapter 3. Mode of application of biofertilizer in crop fields -- Chapter 4. Carrier based Biofertilizers -- Chapter 5. Liquid biofertilizers -- Chapter 6. Interaction of efficient rhizospheric bacteria and response in farmer’s field -- Chapter 7. Enhancing productivity through multiple microbial inoculants -- Chapter 8. Challages in compatibility of microbial inoculants with agrochemicals -- Chapter 9. Microbial metabolite-based products for plant growth promotion -- Chapter 10. Microbes from wild plants: Challenges and opportunities to be used as inoculant -- Chapter 11. Fungal biofertilizers: present trends and future prospects -- Chapter 12. Endophytes as plant growth inducers: a whole new arena in the inoculant industry -- Chapter 13. Immobilization and co-mobilization: An unexploited biotechnological tool for enhancing efficiency of biofertilizers -- Chapter 14. Microbial biostimulants: Bioformulations for enhanced biofertilizer efficacy and sustainable crop management -- Chapter 15. Omics approaches in strain improvement and new vistas in next-generation biofertilizers -- Chapter 16. Metabolomics and proteomics behind plant growth promoting potential of rhizobacteria -- Chapter 17. Proteomics in shaping future of biofertilizer delivery technique -- Chapter 18. Application of nanosilica for plant growth promotion and crop improvement -- Chapter 19. Industrial sustainability: Economics, cost and bioavailability of biofertilizers -- Chapter 20. Phyllosphere engineering: tailoring leaf surface microbes for boosting plant tolerance. .
    Abstract: This edited book covers the major aspects of plant growth promoting bacteria and mechanisms underlining the phenotype in rhizobacteria. This book guides the researchers about the potential of plant growth promoting bacteria to be used as biofertilizers. The process of biofertilizer development and the process of testing its efficacy for commercial use and the potency is elaborated in this volume using suitable figures. The information in this book regarding the secretion of various secondary metabolites responsible for nutrient management is helpful for designing bioformulations that assist plant growth. This book provides substantial number of evidences that underlines the genomic basis of nutrient management by microbes. Essential information is provided regarding the genomic and proteomic background of the biofertilizers. The chapters in the book are divided into three sections. The first section of the book includes chapter 1-5 outlining the importance of rhizobacteria in elevating the nutrient levels in soil and augmenting the biotic and abiotic stress. Second section of the book includes chapter 6-11 elaborating the details about the biofertilizer, types of biofertilizer available and techniques involved in mass production of biofertilizers. Section third covers chapters from 12-15 providing the explicit information about metabolomics and proteomics basis of plant growth development. This collective work is distinct as it has focus on diverse emerging technologies which are high-throughput, scalable and applicable to different countries regardless of their socio-economic conditions. This book can improve the current state of knowledge and invoke researchers and innovators to take ahead the current inter-disciplinary knowledge into technologies that are readily available and effectively minimize hazards associated with chemical fertilizer.
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    Pages: XIV, 402 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819935611
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3561-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-3561-1
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    Principles of Microbial Metabolism and Metabolic Ecology (2023)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Life sciences. ; Microbial ecology. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Microbial genetics. ; Microbiology. ; Life Sciences. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Microbial Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Microbial Life on Earth, Metabolism, and Metabolic Diversity -- A Microbe’s Environment and Natural Selection -- Microbial Energetics -- Catabolism and Its Coupling to Anabolism -- Microbial Kinetics -- Mechanisms of Microbial Energy Conservation -- Prototypic Reactions of Prokaryotic Carbon Catabolism -- Metabolic Modules, Pathways, and Nodes of Intermediates -- Fermentative Metabolism -- Prototypic Reactions, Modules, and Pathways of C1 Catabolism.
    Abstract: This textbook examines the fundamental principles of microbial metabolism and how a microbe's ecology is intrinsically interwoven with and a consequence of its metabolism. Further, it answers many questions frequently asked by students, such as: What are the mechanistic connections between simple phenotypic traits, ecological patterns and microbial metabolism and diversity? In the process, readers will be introduced to essential topics like metabolism and metabolic pathways, flux of energy and nutrients, genome size and fitness, competition, selection and drift. Moreover, the book conveys fundamental principles that show students how to approach the field of microbiology from a different, more unifying angle, e.g., how microbes’ access to environmentally available energy resources and the specific metabolism involved lies at the root of every ecologically significant microbial speciation. This aspect, together with its special focus on metabolism and ecological implications, make the book a must-read for all students of microbiology.
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    Pages: XVII, 338 p. 198 illus., 165 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031282188
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28218-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-28218-8
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    Biotech Challenges (2023)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Plant genetics. ; Environmental policy. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Genetics. ; Environmental Policy.
    Abstract: This book is a translation of an original French edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. The evolution of genome’s modification by genetic engineering was characterized by a major technological breakthrough with the discovery of CRISPR in 2012. A distinction is now made between first-generation biotechnologies developed in the 20th century and current second-generation biotechnologies, NGT or New Genomic Techniques, including genome editing. How do we consider these genomic modifications compared to those that occur spontaneously in nature? What are the applications of these techniques in the fields of plants, animals, and human health? What prospects in terms of development and independence for countries and at least what regulations are in force on the different continents? The book questions what GMOs are, genome editing products and the place of genomic transformations today and tomorrow in our societies. It tries to give some geostrategic and regulatory benchmarks on biotech products in order to better understand the current issues.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031382376
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38237-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-38237-6
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    Diseases at the Wildlife - Livestock Interface : Research and Perspectives in a Changing World (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Agriculture. ; Zoology. ; Veterinary medicine. ; Epidemiology. ; Ecology. ; Agriculture. ; Zoology. ; Veterinary Science. ; Epidemiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 Introduction -- 1 Host Community Interfaces: The Wildlife-Livestock -- 2 Natural And Historical Overview Of The Animal Wildlife-Livestock Interface -- 3 The Ecology Of Pathogens Transmission At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface: Beyond Disease Ecology, Towards Socio-Ecological System Health -- Part 2 Regional Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface -- 4 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface In Europe -- 5 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface In Asia -- 6 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At Wildlife-Livestock Interface In Africa -- 7 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface In Oceania -- 8 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface In North America -- 9 Characteristics And Perspectives Of Disease At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface In Central And South America -- Part 3 Characterization Of The Wildlife-Livestock Interface -- 10 Collecting Data To Assess The Interactions Between Livestock And Wildlife -- 11 Characterization Of Wildlife-Livestock Interfaces: The Need For Interdisciplinary Approaches And A Dedicated Thematic Field -- 12 Quantifying Transmission Between Wild And Domestic Populations -- Part 4 Synthesis And Conclusions -- 13 Synthesis And Future Perspectives Of The Study And Management Of Diseases At The Wildlife-Livestock Interface.
    Abstract: Shared diseases among wildlife, livestock and humans, often transboundary, are relevant to public health and global economy, as being highlighted currently relative to the global COVID19 pandemic. Diseases at these interfaces also impact the conservation of biodiversity and must be considered when managing wildlife. While wildlife and domestic livestock have coexisted in dynamic systems for thousands of years, spillover disease risks are higher today than in the past due to global patterns of increasing close contact and interactions among wildlife, livestock and humans in the context of complex, diverse and numerous circumstances. Multidisciplinary studies of animal interfaces, especially those involving wildlife, therefore, must be brought to the forefront so that knowledge gaps can be realized and filled to inform managers and policy makers. In the first part of the book authors illustrate and discuss ecological and epidemiological concepts related to the interfaces, with a vision towards socio-ecological system health. In addition, the history of past animal interfaces provides the necessary perspective to focus current questions, better understand present situations, and informs how we can best approach the future. The second part discusses the myriad of similar and differing wildlife- livestock interfaces found around the world from a regional point of view. The third part focuses on how to assess the spatial and temporal overlap between livestock and wildlife, and authors present new technical innovations about how inter-transmissions between wild and domestic populations can be quantified. An overview of main modeling approaches available to quantify multi-host disease transmission at the wildlife/livestock interface, illustrated with specific-case studies, is also presented. Finally, the need for interdisciplinary approaches and a dedicated thematic field to approach the wildlife/livestock interfaces and create opportunities to promote wildlife–livestock coexistence is emphasized. The concluding chapter presents perspectives and directions to better understanding disease dynamics at the wildlife/livestock interface, global change and implications for the future. The changing distribution of interfaces, ongoing human and environmental changes (e. g. climate warming, changes in animal production systems, etc.) and their likely impacts and consequences for the interfaces and disease transmission processes are all discussed.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030653651
    Series Statement: Wildlife Research Monographs, 3
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65365-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-65365-1
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    Life at High Pressure : In the Deep Sea and Other Environments (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Life sciences. ; Physiology. ; Biodiversity. ; Biomechanics. ; Biophysics. ; Ecology. ; Life Sciences. ; Physiology. ; Biodiversity. ; Biomechanics. ; Biophysics.
    Description / Table of Contents: High pressure and High pressure environments -- High pressure: molecules, chemical processes and cellular structures -- The high pressure micro-environment of vertebrate load bearing joints- Effects of high pressure on the activity of ordinary animals, including humans, and on the function of their excitable cells and ion channels -- The effects of decompression and subsequent re-compression on the activity of deep sea animals and eukaryote cells. The isobaric collection of deep sea animals.-Molecular adaptation to high pressure: proteins in deep sea animals -- Molecular adaptation to high pressure: membranes -- Prokaryotes at high pressure in the Oceans and the Deep Biosphere -- Hydrothermal vents: the inhabitants, their way of life and their adaptation to high pressure -- Buoyancy at depth -- Divers: Air breathing animals, including humans, at high pressure -- Adaptation to high pressure in the laboratory -- High pressure equipment used in the laboratory, at sea and at depth.
    Abstract: The book discusses the ways in which high hydrostatic pressure (i.e. water pressure) affects all grades of life which thrive at pressures much greater those in our normal environment. The deep sea is the best known high pressure environment, where pressures reach a thousand times greater than those at the surface, yet it is populated by a variety of animals and microorganisms. The earth’s crust supports microorganisms which live in water filled pores at high pressure. In addition, the load bearing joints of animals like ourselves experience pulses of hydrostatic pressure of a magnitude similar to the pressure at mid ocean depths. These pressures affect molecular structures and biochemical reactions. Basic cellular processes are drastically affected – the growth and division of cells, the way nerves conduct impulses and the chemical reactions which provide energy. Adaptation to high pressure also occurs in complex physiological systems such as those which provide buoyancy. Probably the greatest challenge to our understanding of adaptation to high pressure is the stabilisation of the nervous system of deep sea animals to avoid convulsions which pressure causes in shallow water animals. Additionally the book provides insight into the engineering required to study life at high pressure: equipment which can trap small deep sea animals and retrieve them at their high pressure, equivalent equipment for microorganisms, laboratory microscopes which can focus on living cells under high pressure, incubators for bacteria which require high pressure to grow, high pressure aquaria for marine animals and lastly and briefly, manned and unmanned submersible vessels, Landers and deep drill hole sampling. Rather like the organisms studied many laboratory instruments have been adapted to function at high pressure.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030675875
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67587-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-67587-5
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    Social-Ecological Systems (SES) : From Risks and Insecurity to Viability and Resilience (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Bioclimatology. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Risk management. ; Social policy. ; Environment. ; Ecology. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; IT Risk Management. ; Social Policy. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface and Introduction -- Part I Risks and Impacts Enhancing the Vulnerability of Social-Ecological Systems -- Part II Environmental and Climate Change Impacts on Social-Ecological Systems – Conflict, Inequality and Human Security -- Part III Human Mobility and Social-Ecological Systems -- Part IV Enhancing the Sustainability and Resilience of Social-Ecological Systems – Some Recommended Paths -- Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book contributes to the multidisciplinary debate about social–ecological systems (SES) within the perspective of rethinking the nature of interaction between these systems, especially in the Anthropocene Era. Most chapters either deliberate on risk dynamics threatening current SES or stimulate thought processes to manage such risks and related negative implications. After analyzing the main drivers of SES vulnerability, the book highlights the shifts to be made to enhance the sustainability and resilience of these systems, mainly the integration and restructuring of governance frameworks, the reorganization of production and consumption systems far from conventional models based on consumerism, the elaboration of mitigation, adaptation, and SDGs implementation measures from a co-benefit perspective, and the consideration of appropriate approaches and paradigms while elaborating and implementing response mechanisms. This volume is relevant to researchers/experts, students, practitioners, and decision-makers from different scales and spheres.
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    Pages: XXXII, 265 p. 43 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030762476
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76247-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-76247-6
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    Current Advances in Biotechnological Production of Xylitol : Fermentative Production of Xylitol (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Chemical engineering. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Biomaterials. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Chemical Process Engineering. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Plant Materials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Methods for hemicellulose deconstruction aiming to xylose recovery: Recent progress and future perspectives -- Detoxification of hemicellulosic hydrolysates for improved xylitol production -- Fermentative production of xylitol from various lignocellulosic hydrolysates -- Strain improvement methods for enhanced xylitol production -- Fermentative methods for xylitol production: a comparative account on batch, fed-batch and continuous fermentation -- Methods for xylitol recovery: appraisal and future perspectives -- Critical analysis on xylitol production employing integrated approaches in sugarcane and corn processing mills -- Techno-economic analysis of xylitol production in standalone and integrated biorefineries -- Applications of xylitol in food, health and medical sector -- Market, consumption trends and commercial status of xylitol production.
    Abstract: This book explores recent advances in the microbial production of xylitol and its applications in food and medical sector. Xylitol is an important biomolecule from lignocellulose biorefinery which is produced from the xylose by chemical reactions or microbial fermentation methods. Currently, the demand of xylitol at commercial scale is being met through chemical methods. However, recent breakthroughs made in plant cell wall destruction, genetic engineering to develop the designer microorganisms, fermentation methods and media formulations and downstream processing have led the ways for sustainable production of xylitol at commercial scale in lignocellulose biorefineries. Microbial production of xylitol is preferred over the chemical processes as it is environmentally friendly, higher process efficiency with the desired product yield, and product recovery with minimum impurities. This book is a unique compilation of 11 book chapters written by experts in their respective fields. These chapters present critical insights and discuss the current progress and future progress in this area into fermentative xylitol production. Chapter 9 is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. For further details see license information in the chapter.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031049422
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04942-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-04942-2
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    Minimal Cells: Design, Construction, Biotechnological Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Biomaterials. ; Nucleic acids. ; Cytology. ; Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Evolutionary Biology. ; Nucleic Acid. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Reduced and Minimal Cell Factories in Bioprocesses: Towards a Streamlined Chassis -- Construction of minimal genomes and synthetic cells -- Engineering reduced-genome strains of Pseudomonas putida for product valorization -- Genome-reduced Corynebacterium glutamicum fit for biotechnological applications -- Reduction of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae genome: challenges and perspectives -- The use of in silico genome-scale models for the rational design of minimal cells -- From minimal to minimized genomes: Functional design of microbial cell factories -- Resource allocation principles and minimal cell design.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the design, generation and characterization of minimal cell systems. Written by leading experts, it presents an in-depth analysis of the current issues and challenges in the field, including recent advances in the generation and characterization of reduced-genome strains generated from model organisms with relevance in biotechnology, and basic research such as Escherichia coli, Corynebacterium glutamicum and yeast. It also discusses methodologies, such as bottom-up and top-down genome minimization strategies, as well as novel analytical and experimental approaches to characterize and generate minimal cells. Lastly, it presents the latest research related to minimal cells of serveral microorganisms, e.g. Bacillus subtilis. The design of biological systems for biotechnological purposes employs strategies aimed at optimizing specific tasks. This approach is based on enhancing certain biological functions while reducing other capacities that are not required or that could be detrimental to the desired objective. A highly optimized cell factory would be expected to have only the capacity for reproduction and for performing the expected task. Such a hypothetical organism would be considered a minimal cell. At present, numerous research groups in academia and industry are exploring the theoretical and practical implications of constructing and using minimal cells and are providing valuable fundamental insights into the characteristics of minimal genomes, leading to an understanding of the essential gene set. In addition, research in this field is providing valuable information on the physiology of minimal cells and their utilization as a biological chassis to which useful biotechnological functions can be added.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030318970
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31897-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-31897-0
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    DNA Beyond Genes : From Data Storage and Computing to Nanobots, Nanomedicine, and Nanoelectronics (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Microtechnology. ; Microelectromechanical systems. ; Genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Microsystems and MEMS. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Chemical Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: DNA basics (a primer on DNA) -- Hiding and storing messages and data in DNA -- DNA as a nanoscale building material -- DNA machines and nanobots -- DNA-based nanoelectronics -- Concluding remarks.
    Abstract: This is the first book portraying to a wide readership many fields of DNA in the world of materials altogether in a single volume. The book provides underlying concepts and state-of-art developments in the emerging fields of DNA electronics, structural DNA nanotechnology, DNA computing and DNA data storage, DNA machines and nanorobots. Future possibilities of innovative DNA-based technologies, such as DNA cryptography, DNA identity tags, DNA nanostructures in biosensing and nanomedicine, as well as DNA-based nanoelectronics are all covered, too. This book is valuable for university students studying engineering and technology; biotech, nanotech, and medical device R&D managers, practitioners and investors; and IP analysts who would like to extend their background in advanced DNA technologies. It is nicely illustrated, which makes it very readable, and it conveys science and principles in a lively language to appeal to a broad audience, from professionals and academics to students and lay readers. Advance Praise for DNA Beyond Genes: “Most students of DNA, and lay readers as well, are interested in the absolutely essential role it plays in biology. However, the properties which make DNA the carrier of genetic information also make it an extraordinary material that can be used as the backbone for a wide variety of nanoengineering applications – these range from information storage and computation to molecular machines and devices to artfully designed logos and symbols. The perfect self-recognition of DNA sequences makes it an ideal building block to synthesize more and more elaborate constructions and imaginative scientists have probably only just scratched the surface of what can eventually be created. Here for the first time in this wonderful book Vadim Demidov explores the full range of the non-biological applications of DNA.” Charles R. Cantor Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University Member of the USA National Academy of Sciences.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030364342
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36434-2
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    Nanobiomaterial Engineering : Concepts and Their Applications in Biomedicine and Diagnostics (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Immunology. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Nanomaterials, classifications, and properties -- Chapter 2. Engineering nanomaterials for bio-interfacing -- Chapter 3. Biomaterials and surface modification strategies -- Chapter 4. Nano materials as a nanotheronostic agent -- Chapter 5. Nanobiomaterials in biomedicine: Designing strategies and critical concepts -- Chapter 6. Phytofabricated nanodelivery systems: Engineering principles and applications -- Chapter 7. Nanobiosensors based diagnostics system: Transducers and surface materials -- Chapter 8. Nanobiomaterials and nanocomposites in clinical diagnostics -- Chapter 9. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicines based on nanobiomaterials -- Chapter 10. Prospects and advantages of microfluidics utilizing various nanobiomaterials -- Chapter 11. Electrochemical nanoengineered sensors in infectious disease diagnosis -- Chapter 12. Multiplexing utilizing various nanobiomaterials -- Chapter 13. Future perspects of nanobiomaterials in human health care -- Chapter 14. Commercial aspects of nanobiomaterials: Short-coming and future aspects.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively documents the application of Nanobiomaterials in the field of bio-medicine and diagnostics technologies by involving classical concepts/examples. Nanobiotechnology is an emerging area which encompasses all the facets of research of nano and biomaterials with their interaction with biological systems. The book summarises design and development of various nanobiomaterials and their composites for diagnostics and therapeutic applications. It skilfully reviews the utilization of the nanomaterials alone or in combination with other bio-molecules as a contrast enhancer in in-vivo imaging, Nano-Theranostics, drug delivery, and sensing transducer matrix. It also discusses the current research on designing of the new Nanobiomaterials and their implementation in numerous fields including bio-medicine and diagnostics. Finally, it summarizes the future prospects and the commercial viability of Nanobiomaterials in the human health care.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789813298408
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9840-8
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    Racing for the Surface : Pathogenesis of Implant Infection and Advanced Antimicrobial Strategies (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Insights into the emergence, clinical prevalence and significance of Staphylococcus aureus small colony variants -- Periprosthetic Joint Infection -- Complications in orthopedic trauma surgery: fracture related infection -- Chiral Stereochemical Strategy for Antimicrobial Adhesion -- Perspectives on and need to develop new infection control strategies -- Battling bacteria with free and surface-immobilized polymeric nanostructures -- Engineering Approaches to Create Antibacterial Surfaces on Biomedical Implants and Devices -- 3D Printed Ceramic-Polymer Composites for Treating Bone Infection -- Bioinspired interfaces for the management of skin infections -- Antimicrobial endodontic materials -- Local Delivery of Anti-biofilm Therapeutics -- Device-Related Infections -- Advances in polysaccharide based antimicrobial delivery vehicles -- Antibacterial Coatings on Medical Implants -- Perspectives on biomaterial-associated infection: pathogenesis and current clinical demands -- Polymeric Nanoparticulate Delivery Vehicles of Antimicrobials for Biofilm Eradication -- Pathogenesis of biomaterial-associated infection -- Metal- and Polymer-Based Nanoparticles for Advanced Therapeutic and Diagnostic System Applications -- Antimicrobial Material in Arthroplasty -- Antimicrobial Hydrogels: Key Considerations and Engineering Strategies for Biomedical Applications -- Antibacterial Polymeric and Peptide Gels/Hydrogels to Prevent Biomaterial-related Infections -- The Impact of Bacterial Biofilms in Transfusion Medicine -- Mechanisms of Action and Chemical Origins of Biologically Active Antimicrobial Polymers -- When the Race is Lost: The Clinical Impact of Prosthetic Joint Infections -- Antibacterial Hydroxyapatite: An Effective Approach to Cure Infections in Orthopedics -- Index.
    Abstract: This book covers the latest research in biofilm, infection, and antimicrobial strategies in reducing and treating musculoskeletal, skin, transfusion, implant-related infections, etc. Topics covered include biofilms, small colony variants, antimicrobial biomaterials (antibiotics, antimicrobial peptides, hydrogels, bioinspired interfaces, immunotherapeutic approaches, and more), antimicrobial coatings, engineering and 3D printing, antimicrobial delivery vehicles, and perspectives on clinical impacts. Antibiotic resistance, which shifts the race toward bacteria, and strategies to reduce antibiotic resistance, are also briefly touched on. Combined with its companion volume, Racing for the Surface: Pathogenesis of Implant Infection and Advanced Antimicrobial Strategies, this book bridges the gaps between infection and tissue engineering, and is an ideal book for academic researchers, clinicians, industrial engineers and scientists, governmental representatives in national laboratories, and advanced undergraduate students and post-doctoral fellows who are interested in infection, microbiology, and biomaterials and devices.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030344757
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34475-7
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    Biology of Composts (2020)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Botany. ; Biotechnology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Physical geography. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Plant Science. ; Biotechnology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Earth System Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Composting: Paradigms and Mechanisms -- 1. Compost and Compost Tea Microbiology: the “-Omics” Era -- 2. Biological Sterilisation, Detoxification and Stimulation of Cucurbitacin-containing Manure -- 3. Nematode succession during composting process -- 4. Review on Physiological Effects of Vermicomposts on Plants -- 5. Interaction of Earthworm Activity with Soil Structure and Enzymes -- 6. Survival of Pathogenic and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Vermicompost, Sewage Sludge and other Types of Composts in Temperate Climate Conditions -- Part 2. Modern Tools and Techniques for Composting Research -- 7. Molecular Tools and Techniques for Understanding the Microbial Community Dynamics of Vermicomposting -- 8. Molecular Tools and Techniques for Understanding the Microbial Community Dynamics of Vermicomposting -- 9. Recent Advances in Assessing the Maturity and Stability of Compost -- 10. Application of Nanotechnology to Research on the Microbiology of Composting -- Part 3. Composting Applications -- 11. Bioremediation of Pesticides in Soil Through Composting: Potential and Challenges -- 12. Current Trends and Insights on Compost Utilization Studies - Crop Residue Composting to Improve Soil Organic Matter in Sugarcane Cultivation, Tamil Nadu, India -- 13. Applications of Streptomyces spp. Enhanced Compost in Sustainable Agriculture.
    Abstract: This book highlights the latest findings on fundamental aspects of composting, the interaction of various microorganisms, and the underlying mechanisms. In addition to addressing modern tools and techniques used for composting research, it provides an overview of potential composting applications in both agriculture and environmental reclamation. Composting is the process of organic waste decomposition, mediated by microorganisms. The end-product is called ‘compost’ and can be used as a supplement to improve soil fertility. As the municipal waste generated in most developing countries contains a substantial amount of organic matter suitable for composting, this technology offers a win-win opportunity for stakeholders in terms of disposing of organic waste and providing organic fertilizers for agriculture. In addition, using compost reduces the dependency on harmful chemical fertilizers, and represents a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative.
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    Pages: XI, 291 p. 39 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030391737
    Series Statement: Soil Biology, 58
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-39173-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-39173-7
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    Nanotechnology for Bioapplications (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Chemical Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction of nanobiotechnology (Kwee Yum Lee, Xuan-Hung Pham, Won-Yeop Rho, Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Jaehi Kim, Eunil Hahm, Jong Hun Lee, Yoon-Sik Lee, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 2. General in Colloidal Nanoparticles (Jaehi Kim, Xuan-Hung Pham, Hyejin Chang, Byung Sung Son, Eunil Hahm, Sang Hun Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 3. Silica Nanoparticles (HyeJin Chang, Jaehi Kim, Won-Yeop Rho, Xuan-Hung Pham, Jong Hun Lee, Sang Hun Lee, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 4. Luminescent Nanomaterials (I) (Hyejin Chang, Michael M. Murata, Won-Yeop Rho, Jaehi Kim, Jong Hun Lee, Sang Hun Lee, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 5. Luminescent nanomaterials (II) (Hyejin Chang, Jaehi Kim, Sang Hun Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Jong Hun Lee, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 6. Plasmonic Nanoparticles: Basics to Applications (I) (Hyejin Chang, Won-Yeop Rho, Byung Sung Son, Jaehi Kim, Sang Hun Lee, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 7. Plasmonic Nanoparticles: Advanced Researches (II) (Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Jaehi Kim, Won-Yeop Rho, Xuan-Hung Pham, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 8. Magnetic Nanoparticles (San Kyeong, Jaehi Kim, Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Byung Sung Son, Jong Hun Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Xuan-Hung Pham, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 9. Lithography Technology for Micro- and Nanofabrication (Da-hee Baek, Sang Hun Lee, Bong-Hyun Jun, and Seung Hwan Lee) -- Chapter 10. Bioapplications of Nanomaterials (Kim-Hung Huynh, Kwee Yum Lee, Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Jaehi Kim, Xuan-Hung Pham, Yoon-Sik Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 11. Carbon nanomaterials for biomedical application (Sang Hun Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Hyejin Chang, Jong Hun Lee, Jaehi Kim, Seung Hwan Lee, and Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 12. Optical and Electron Microscopy for Analysis of Nanomaterials (Hyoyeon Kim, Michael M. Murata, Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Jaehi Kim, Jong Hun Lee, Won-Yeop Rho, Bong-Hyun Jun) -- Chapter 13. Conclusion and Perspective (Jaehi Kim, Xuan-Hung Pham, Hyejin Chang, Sang Hun Lee, Won Yeop Rho, Byung Sung Son, Yoon-Sik Lee, Dae Hong Jeong, Bong-Hyun Jun).
    Abstract: This book documents the tremendous progress in the use of nanotechnology for a range of bioapplications with the aim of providing students, researchers, technicians, and other professionals with an up-to-date overview of the field. After a general introduction to the surface modifications of nanoparticles required for different biological applications, and to the properties of the modified nanoparticles, a series of chapters describe the state of the art in respect of different types of nanoparticle, including silica nanoparticles, fluorescent nanomaterials, metal nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, carbon-based nanostructures, and other novel nanomaterials. Detailed information is supplied on methods of preparation, chemical and physical properties, and current and potential applications. The closing chapters discuss lithography methods for the top-down approach to nanoparticle synthesis and the use of spectroscopic studies as a tool for the characterization of each nanoparticle. Future prospects and challenges for the development of further nanomaterials with bioapplications are also covered.
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    Pages: VI, 292 p. 119 illus., 97 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813361584
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1309
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6158-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-33-6158-4
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    Autophagy: Biology and Diseases : Technology and Methodology (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Experimental Organisms.
    Description / Table of Contents: Morphology Study – Optical Microscopy Imaging, Electron Microscopy Imaging, Confocal Microscopy Imaging, Live Cell Imaging -- Methods to Detect Autophagic Flux -- Biomarkers in Autophagy -- Drugs and Molecular Biology Technology in Autophagy Study -- Animal Models in Autophagy Study.
    Abstract: This book series consists of 3 volumes covering the basic science (Volume 1), clinical science (Volume 2) and the technology and methodology (Volume 3) of autophagy. Volume 3 focuses on the technical aspects of autophagy research. It is comprised of two parts. The first part discusses the basic process of autophagy, including its overall classification and individual stages in the life cycle of autophagosomes. The second part discusses the tools, strategies, and model systems in current autophagy research, including cell and animal models, detection and manipulation methods, as well as screening, genomic, proteomic and bioinformatic approaches. The book is written and edited by a team of active scientists. It is intended as a practical reference resource for interested researchers to get started on autophagy studies.
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    Pages: XIV, 453 p. 85 illus., 79 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811628306
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1208
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2830-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-2830-6
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    Bioimage Data Analysis Workflows (2020)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Cytology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Cell Biology. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: Workflows and Components of Bioimage Analysis -- Measurements of Intensity Dynamics at the Periphery of the Nucleus -- 3D Quantitative Colocalisation Analysis -- The NEMO Dots Assembly: Single-Particle Tracking and Analysis -- Introduction to MATLAB: Image Analysis & Brownian Motion -- Resolving the process of Clathrin Mediated Endocytosis Using Correlative Light & Electron Microscopy (CLEM).
    Abstract: This Open Access textbook provides students and researchers in the life sciences with essential practical information on how to quantitatively analyze data images. It refrains from focusing on theory, and instead uses practical examples and step-by step protocols to familiarize readers with the most commonly used image processing and analysis platforms such as ImageJ, MatLab and Python. Besides gaining knowhow on algorithm usage, readers will learn how to create an analysis pipeline by scripting language; these skills are important in order to document reproducible image analysis workflows. The textbook is chiefly intended for advanced undergraduates in the life sciences and biomedicine without a theoretical background in data analysis, as well as for postdocs, staff scientists and faculty members who need to perform regular quantitative analyses of microscopy images.
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    Pages: X, 170 p. 69 illus., 58 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030223861
    Series Statement: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22386-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-22386-1
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    Movement Ecology of Afrotropical Forest Mammals (2023)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Vertebrates. ; Animal behavior. ; Population biology. ; Ecology. ; Vertebrate Zoology. ; Behavioral Ecology. ; Population Dynamics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. What do we know about mammal movement in African tropical forests? -- 2. Movements patterns and population dynamics of giant forest hog groups in Kibale National Park, Uganda -- 3. Forest elephant movements in Central Africa – megafauna need megaspaces -- 4. Elephant movements, abundance and use of water sources in Kibale National Park, Uganda -- 5. Movement ecology and evolutionary history of forest buffalo -- 6. Site fidelity and home range shifts in a leaf-eating primate -- 7. Primate movements across the nutritional landscapes of Africa -- 8. Conditions facilitating a “landscape of fear from disease” in African forest mammals -- 9. Do seasonally frugivory and cognition shape foraging movements in wild western gorillas? -- 10. Females Move in Tight Crowds, Males Roam: Society and Movement Ecology of Mandrills -- 11. Linking Movement Ecology to Conservation Biology.
    Abstract: This book brings a unique perspective to animal movement studies because all studies come from African tropical environments where the great diversity, either biological and structurally (trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes), present the animals with several options to fulfil their basic needs. These conditions have forced the evolution of unique movement patterns and ecological strategies. The book follows on our previous book “Movement Ecology of Neotropical Forest Mammals” but focuses on tropical African forests. Movement is an essential process in the life of all organisms. Animals move because they are looking for primary needs such as food, water, cover, mating and to avoid predators. Understanding the causes and consequences of animal movement is not an easy task for behavioural ecologists. Many animals are shy, move in secretive ways and are very sensible to human presence, therefore, studying the movements of mammals in tropical environments presents logistical and methodological challenges. However, researchers have recently started to be solved these challenges and exciting new information is emerging. In this book we are compiling a set of extraordinary studies where researchers have used new technology and the strongest methodological approaches to understand movement patterns in wild African forest mammals. This second book should inspire early career researchers to investigate wild mammal´s movements in some of the most amazing forest in the world: African tropical forests. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 196 p. 42 illus., 36 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031270307
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27030-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-27030-7
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    Sustainable Environmental Protection Technologies : Contaminant Biofiltration, Adsorption and Stabilization (2020)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental policy. ; Sociology. ; Physical geography. ; Pollution. ; Microbiology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Policy. ; Sociology. ; Physical Geography. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 -- The importance of technogenesis and sustainable environmental protection technologies. Chapter 2 -- Natural and artificial biogeochemical barriers as natural technologies. Chapter 3 -- The sustainable natural materials and their role in waste management and soil contamination stabilizing. Chapter 4 -- The sustainable natural materials used for adsorbing contaminants from aqueous medium. Chapter 5 -- Biotechnologies as the sustainable environmental protection technologies. Chapter 6 -- The major properties of natural materials used in biofiltration systems. Chapter 7 -- Operational parameters of biofiltration systems required for efficient operation of components ensuring system’s sustainability. Chapter 8 -- Natural and inoculated microorganisms as important component for sustainability of biofiltration system. Chapter 9 -- The technologies of the sustainable environmental protection in real conditions in the case of biofiltration systems.
    Abstract: This book discusses the need for the development of sustainable environmental protection technologies to reduce the impact of environmental contaminants. Three levels of sustainable technologies are addressed. The first level involves the concept of sustainable technologies as natural technologies, or ecotechnologies, whereby contamination level is assessed based on the contamination footprint through the use of biogeochemical barriers (e.g. methods utilizing the bioaccumulation properties of plants). The second level concerns the use of sustainable natural materials, such as biochar, in environmental engineering systems, an approach that is used for analyzing the processes of adsorption and biofiltration, as well as immobilization of contaminants in soil. The third level discusses the optimal components necessary to achieve sustainability in environmental engineering systems, including system operation principles, structural solutions, and the synergies between various system components such as microorganisms. The book will be of interest to specialists of industrial enterprises engaged in environmental protection, as well as environmental system designers, stakeholders from environmental protection ministries and institutions, researchers, doctoral students and masters and bachelors of science in the field of environmental engineering.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXI, 645 p. 287 illus., 123 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030477257
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47725-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-47725-7
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    Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Sea Otters and Polar Bears (2021)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Conservation biology. ; Zoology. ; Biodiversity. ; Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Zoology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Part I. Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Sea Otters -- Taxonomy and Evolution of Sea Otters -- Sea Otter Behavior: Morphologic, Physiologic, and Sensory Adaptations -- Sea Otter Foraging Behavior -- Social Structure of Marine Otters: Inter and Intraspecific Variation -- Reproductive Behavior of Male Sea Otters -- Reproductive Behavior of Female Sea Otters and Their Pups -- Sea Otter Behavior and Its Influence on Littoral Community Structure -- Sea Otter Predator Avoidance Behavior -- Sea Otters and the Maritime Fur Trade -- Part II. Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Polar Bears -- Polar Bear Taxonomy and Evolution -- Polar Bear Behavior: Morphologic and Physiologic Adaptations -- Polar Bear Foraging Behavior -- Polar Bear Reproductive and Denning Behavior -- Polar Bear Maternal Care, Neonatal Development, and Social Behavior -- Polar Bear Behavior in Response to Climate Change -- Human-Polar Bear Interactions.
    Abstract: Sea otters and polar bears are carnivorous marine mammals that still resemble their terrestrial ancestors. Compared with Cetacea (whales and dolphins), Sirenia (dugongs and manatees), and Pinnipedia (seals, sea lions, and walrus), they are less adapted for an aquatic life and the most recently evolved among marine mammals. Sea otters are amphibious but seldom come ashore, and polar bears primarily occur on sea ice or along the shore. When at sea, both species spend most of their time swimming at the surface or making short, shallow dives when foraging or pursuing prey. Indeed, polar bears rarely pursue seals in water. Nevertheless, polar bears are powerful swimmers and will stalk seals from the water. As with many other large carnivores, they are solitary hunters. Although sea otters are gregarious and form aggregations at sea called rafts, they are primarily asocial. Except during mating, the principal interaction among sea otters occurs between a female and offspring during the six-month dependency period. In large carnivores (e.g., wolves and lions) that feed on ungulates, sociality and cooperation are favored because of the need to capture large prey and defend carcasses. Polar bears, which are the largest terrestrial carnivore, are solitary hunters of seals and are neither gregarious nor social. Males and females briefly associate during courtship and mating. During this time, males aggressively compete for females. At other times, males generally avoid each other except for aggregations of males that form while summering on land, and females with cubs avoid males, which are known for infanticide. As with sea otters, the interaction of polar bears outside of mating occurs between a female and her offspring during the 2-3 year dependency period. This interaction is critically important when altricial cubs are born in the winter den. This book provides new insight into the ethology and behavioral ecology of sea otters and polar bears. Each chapter reviews the discoveries of previous studies and integrates recent research using new techniques and technology. The authors also address historic and current anthropogenic challenges for their survival as climate change alters entire marine ecosystems.
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    Pages: XIV, 363 p. 110 illus., 89 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030667962
    Series Statement: Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66796-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66796-2
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    Plant Microbe Symbiosis (2020)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Botany. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Rhizobium–Plant Symbiosis: State of the Art -- Diversity and Importance of the Relationship Between Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria in Tropical Agroforestry Systems in Mexico -- Nitrogen Fixation in a Legume-Rhizobium Symbiosis: The Roots of a Success Story -- A Genome-Wide Investigation on Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria in Leguminous Plants -- Symbiotic Signaling: Insights from Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis -- Contribution of Beneficial Fungi for Maintaining Sustainable Plant Growth and Soil Fertility -- Biofertilizers Toward Sustainable Agricultural Development -- Plant Microbiome: Trends and Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture -- Plants and Microbes: Bioresources for Sustainable Development and Biocontrol -- Plant-Microbiome Interactions in Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soils -- Rhizoremediation: A Unique Plant Microbiome Association of Biodegradation -- Pesticide Tolerant Rhizobacteria: Paradigm of Disease Management and Plant Growth Promotion -- Structure and Function of Rhizobiome -- Soil Microbes-Medicinal Plants Interactions: Ecological Diversity and Future Prospect -- Insight to Biotechnological Advances in the Study of Beneficial Plant-Microbe Interaction with Special Reference to Agrobacterium tumefaciens -- Amelioration of Salt Stress Tolerance in Plants by Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria: Insights from “Omics” Approaches -- Plant Microbial Ecology as a Potential Option for Stress Management in Plants.
    Abstract: This book provides an overview of the latest advances concerning symbiotic relationships between plants and microbes, and their applications in plant productivity and agricultural sustainability. Symbiosis is a living phenomenon including dynamic variations in the genome, metabolism and signaling network, and adopting a multidirectional perspective on their interactions is required when studying symbiotic organisms. Although various plant-microbe symbiotic systems are covered in this book, it especially focuses on arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) symbiosis and root nodule symbiosis, the two most prevalent systems. AM symbiosis involves the most extensive interaction between plants and microbes, in the context of phylogeny and ecology. As more than 90% of all known species of plants have the potential to form mycorrhizal associations, the productivity and species composition, as well as the diversity of natural ecosystems, are frequently dependent upon the presence and activity of mycorrhizas. In turn, root nodule symbiosis includes morphogenesis and is formed by communication between plants and nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The biotechnological application of plant–microbe symbiosis is expected to foster the production of agricultural and horticultural products while maintaining ecologically and economically sustainable production systems. Designed as a hands-on guide, this book offers an essential resource for researchers and students in the areas of agri-biotechnology, soil biology and fungal biology.
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    Pages: VI, 360 p. 33 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030362485
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36248-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36248-5
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    A Practical Guide to Environmental Biotechnology (2020)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Soil science. ; Microbiology. ; Water. ; Soil Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: General Guidelines of Laboratory Safety, Calculations Used In Laboratory Experiments, Basic Laboratory Glassware And Instruments -- Chapter 2: Analysis of Quality of Water and Its Nutrient Contents -- Chapter 3: Analysis of Quality of Soil and Its Nutrient Contents -- Chapter 4: Isolation, Culture and Biochemical Characterization of Microbes -- Chapter 5: Plant Tissue Culture Techniques and Nutrient Analysis.
    Abstract: This textbook provides practical guidelines on conducting experiments across the entire spectrum of environmental biotechnology. It opens with general information on laboratory safety, rules and regulations, as well as a description of various equipment commonly used in environmental laboratories. It then discusses in detail the major experiments in basic and advanced environmental studies, including the analysis of water and soil samples; the isolation, culture, and biochemical characterization of microbes; and plant tissue culture techniques and nutrient analyses. Each chapter features detailed method sections and easy-to-follow protocols, and offers guidance on calculations and formulas, as well as illustrative flow charts to assist with troubleshooting for each experiment. Given its scope, the book is an invaluable aid for laboratory researchers studying environmental biotechnology, and a rich source of information and advice for advanced undergraduates and graduates in the fields of environmental science and biotechnology.
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    Pages: XI, 175 p. 145 illus., 76 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811562525
    Series Statement: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6252-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-6252-5
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    Algae : Multifarious Applications for a Sustainable World (2021)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental engineering. ; Bioremediation. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Valorisation of wastewater via nutrient recovery using algae-based processes -- Chapter 2.Constructed wetland and microalgae: A revolutionary approach of boremediation and sustainable energy production -- Chapter 3. Mitigation of Heavy Metals Utilizing Algae and its Subsequent Utilization for Sustainable fuels -- Chapter 4. Adaptive and tolerance mechanism of microalgae in removal of cadmium from wastewater -- Chapter 5. Algae as miniature waste water scavengers -- Chapter 6. Parametric modeling and optimization of phycoremediation of Cr(VI) using artificial neural network and simulated annealing -- Chapter 7. An insight on potential application of microalgae in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production -- Chapter 8. The budding potential of algae in cosmetics -- Chapter 9. Food supplements formulated with Spirulina -- Chapter 10. Fucoxanthin Production from Diatoms: Current Advances and Challenges -- Chapter 11. Liquid Biofuels from Algae -- Chapter 12. UV-B coupled lipid induction: A strategies towards economical biofuel production through algae -- Chapter 13. Microalgae Mediated Nanomaterials Synthesis -- Chapter 14. Algae-mediated biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their applications -- Chapter 15. Cyanobacterial blooms and Cyanotoxins: Occurrence and Detection -- Chapter 16. Potential of Golden Brown Algae in Forensic Analysis: A Review. .
    Abstract: This exciting book presents diverse applications of microalgal renewable resources to meet modern demands for energy and value-added products. It also comprehensively describes the role of algae in sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment strategies, and highlights the latest research on, advances in and biotechnological relevance of algae in the areas of bioenergy, bioremediation, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and green economy. The book addresses gaps in the fields of bioenergy, waste management, health and economy by providing broad information on bioenergy production, management strategies, drug development, nutraceuticals products and biobased economy using algae at the commercial level. The book introduces researchers to key and emerging innovations in the field of algal biology research and will assist policymakers, environmentalists, scientists, students and global thinkers in defining sustainable developmental goals for the future. Accordingly, it is an extremely important read for researchers and students in the environmental sciences, life sciences and chemistry, experts in the energy sector and policymakers alike. .
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    Pages: XI, 373 p. 80 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811575181
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7518-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-7518-1
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