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  • 1
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    Agricultural Research for Sustainable Food Systems in Sri Lanka : Volume 1: A Historical Perspective (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agriculture Economic aspects. ; Power resources. ; Food science. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Economics. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics. ; Food Science. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Food systems in Sri Lanka: components, evolution, challenges and opportunities -- Chapter 2. Nutrition transition in Sri Lanka: a meta-analysis of the nutrition profile -- Chapter 3. Cascaded tank-village system: present status and prospects -- Chapter 4. Soil survey, classification and mapping in Sri Lanka – past, present and future -- Chapter 5. Milestones in the history of rice improvement in Sri Lanka -- Chapter 6. Vegetable breeding in Sri Lanka in retrospect -- Chapter 7. Genetic improvement for sustainability of coconut production: the Sri Lankan experience -- Chapter 8. Breaking the mould: pave the way for future cereals -- Chapter 9. Recent developments in vegetable production technologies in Sri Lanka -- Chapter 10. Input intensification in food crops production and food security -- Chapter 11. A cross section of century-long experiences in entomological research in crop sectors: directions for future research -- Chapter 12. Animal feed production in Sri Lanka: past present and future -- Chapter 13. Livestock and poultry to assure sustainability in the food system -- Chapter 14. Fisheries sector contribution for sustainable food system: past, present and future -- Chapter 15. Evolution of agricultural extension system in Sri Lanka -- Chapter 16. Performance and potential of agricultural insurance: global and Sri Lankan perspectives -- Chapter 17. Agricultural research for sustainable food systems – recommendations with special reference to Sri Lanka.
    Abstract: A food system comprises the entire range of actors and interlinked activities related to food production, processing, distribution, marketing and trade, preparation, consumption, and disposal. When a food system operates without compromising the needs of future generations, it is considered to be a “Sustainable Food System.” The present-day food systems in Sri Lanka are diverse, and the natural and physical environment, infrastructure, institutions, society and culture, and policies and regulations within which the food systems operate, as well as the technologies employed, have shaped their outcomes. Agricultural research is a key factor in terms of innovation and technological advances. Innovation has been the main driver of food systems’ transformation over the past few decades and will be critical to addressing the needs of a rapidly growing population in a context of climate change and scarcity of natural resources. In addition, agricultural research must help meet the rising demand for food at affordable prices. Comprising 17 chapters written by specialist(s) in their respective subject-areas, this Contributed Volume on “Agricultural Research for Sustainable Food Systems in Sri Lanka: A Historical Perspective” shares the scientific knowledge accumulated by the National Agricultural Research System of Sri Lanka, including universities, and offers recommendations on how to make food systems more sustainable in order to address the current needs of Sri Lankan society. It presents perspectives on four key thematic areas, namely: (i) Crop and animal production, management, and improvement, (ii) Agro-product processing technologies, (iii) Natural resource management, and (iv) Socio-economic development and agri-business management.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 394 p. 63 illus., 60 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811521522
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2152-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-2152-2
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    Advances in Agri-Food Biotechnology (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Food Microbiology. ; Plant physiology. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Food Microbiology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Global Perspective on Agriculture-Food Security and Nutrition -- Chapter 2. Advanced Approaches for Biofortification -- Chapter 3. Biofortification for Nutrient Content and Aroma Enrichment in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) -- Chapter 4. Biofortification in Pulses -- Chapter 5. Biofortification in Vegetables -- Chapter 6. Biofortification in Fruits -- Chapter 7. Transgenic Bio-fortified Crops: Applicability and Challenges -- Chapter 8. Biofortification in Fodder crops -- Chapter 9. Global Scenario of Vitamin Deficiency and Human Health -- Chapter 10. Plant Polyphenols and Gut Bacteria: Role in Obesity-induced Metabolic Endotoxaemia and Inflammation. Chapter 11. Designer Microbes for Nutraceutical Application -- Chapter 12. Nutrigenomics Approaches to Control Metabolic Diseases and Challenges to Personalized Nutritional Intervention -- Chapter 13. Biotechnological Advances for Phytoremediation -- Chapter 14. Diagnostic Tools for Food Safety -- Chapter 15. Nanotechnology for Food: Regulatory Issues and Challenges.Chapter 16. Advances in Edible Fruits Coating Materials -- Chapter 17. Systems Biology Approaches for Food and Health -- Chapter 18. Advances of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies to enhanced the Biofortifications in crops.
    Abstract: This book presents biotechnological advances and approaches to improving the nutritional value of agri-foods. The respective chapters explore how biotechnology is being used to enhance food production, nutritional quality, food safety and food packaging, and to address postharvest issues. Written and prepared by eminent scientists working in the field of food biotechnology, the book offers authentic, reliable and detailed information on technological advances, fundamental principles, and the applications of recent innovations. Accordingly, it offers a valuable guide for researchers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of biotechnology, agriculture and food technology. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 450 p. 64 illus., 63 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811528743
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2874-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-2874-3
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    Commercial Status of Plant Breeding in India (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plants Development. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Development.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Plant Breeding & Indian Agriculture -- Chapter 2. Plant Breeding & Seed Industry in India -- Chapter 3. Role of Education to Strengthen Plant breeding Capacity -- Chapter 4. Strategies to Strengthen Plant Breeding Status in India.
    Abstract: Plant breeding has the potential to improve quality of life for millions of people, and to harmoniously link agriculture, societies and ecosystems. Global efforts have been made to improve awareness and create a better and brighter future for plant breeding worldwide. Though substantial international research funding is available, and tremendous efforts have been made to achieve food security and sustainability in agriculture, their success can only be ensured when they are complemented by counterparts at the national level. India is ideally poised to reap the benefits of plant breeding by integrating various parameters like adaptation, uncertainty, vulnerability and resilience into agriculture research strategies. Priorities include making agriculture more appealing to young talents, formulating farmer-friendly policies, combining advanced technologies with conventional plant breeding practices, and building the competencies needed to address emerging challenges in agriculture. This book provides an essential overview of modern plant breeding, and demonstrates how education, entrepreneurship training and professional approaches can help transform the image of agriculture from a poor and unattractive domain into a lucrative and business-oriented one. In addition, it presents strategies to help achieve sustainable, accessible and affordable outcomes with breeding programs. The book’s primary goal is to encourage policymakers, academics, private institutions and non-profit organizations to combine their efforts in order to achieve a major transition in plant breeding activities in Asia. Accordingly, it highlights the importance of partnerships and collaborations for making breeding programs more comprehensive and meaningful.
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    Pages: XIII, 127 p. 24 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811519062
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1906-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-1906-2
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    Temperate Nuts (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Food science. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Food Science. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Global scenario of temperate nuts -- Chapter 2. Nutritional composition of temperate nuts -- Chapter 3. Development and selection of rootstocks -- Chapter 4. Cultivars and genetic improvement -- Chapter 5. Improved propagation techniques in temperate nuts -- Chapter 6. Pollination management -- Chapter 7. Mineral nutrition -- Chapter 8. Plant water relations and Irrigation -- Chapter 9. Canopy architecture -- Chapter 10. Biotechnological interventions for improvement of temperate nuts -- Chapter 11. Organic approaches in temperate nuts -- Chapter 12. Shelf life enhancement -- Chapter 13. Package and storage of temperate nuts -- Chapter 14. Physiological disorders -- Chapter 15. Diseases of temperate nuts -- Chapter 16. Integrated pest management of temperate nuts.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the production technology of temperate nuts. It explores cultivar and plant improvement, development and selection of rootstocks, plant–water relations and irrigation, canopy architecture, and postharvest packaging of nut fruits. It also deals with organic approaches, biotechnological interventions, diseases, and pest management. Contributing authors address nut fruits such as walnut, pecan nut, chestnut, and hazel nut on different recent aspects. The development achieved in the fruit sector is indicative of the fact that there is growing demand of fruit produce. Temperate nuts with health benefits and market acceptability have best sources of fat, fiber, protein, and mineral. They provide dietary fiber, potassium, and a variety of health-protective bioactive compounds. Apart from the health benefits, production of temperate nuts improves the economy of the country as these are very good source of income and employment. In addition, there is wide diversification in the production pattern of nuts globally. Increased production technology such as hybrids, high-yielding selections/ varieties, improved propagation techniques, and increased use of fertilizers and manures have brought spectacular increase in the production of nut fruits. This book is of interest to teachers, scientists, researchers, and scholars. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and postgraduate students of agriculture and horticulture. Horticulture nurseries and orchard industries also find this to be a useful read.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 385 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811994975
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9497-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9497-5
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    Microbial Symbionts and Plant Health: Trends and Applications for Changing Climate (2023)
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    Keywords: Agricultural biotechnology. ; Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Global climate perturbations: sustainable microbial mitigation strategies -- Chapter 2: Soil microflora and their interaction with plants under changing climatic scenarios -- Chapter 3: Beneficial microbial consortia and their role in sustainable agriculture under climate change conditions -- Chapter 4: Unfolding the role of beneficial microbes and microbial techniques on improvement of sustainable agriculture under climatic challenges -- Chapter 5: Microbes and their role in alleviation of abiotic and biotic stress tolerance in crop plants -- Chapterb 6: Plant-microbe interaction and their role in mitigation of heat stress -- Chapter 7: Role of soil microbes against abiotic stresses induced oxidative stresses in plants -- Chapter 8: An overview of the multifaceted role of plant growth promoting microorganisms and endophytes in sustainable agriculture: Developments and prospects -- Chapter 9: Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR): an indispensable tool for climate resilient crop production -- Chapter 10: Plant endophyte interactions- a driving phenomenon for boosting plant health in the face of climate change -- Chapter 11: Deciphering the role of growth promoting bacterial endophytes in harmonizing plant health -- Chapter 12: Endophytic microbes and their role in plant health -- Chapter 13: Multitrophic Reciprocity of AMF with Plants and Other Soil Microbes in Relation to Biotic Stress -- Chapter 14: Effect of temperature and defence response on the severity of dry root rot disease in chickpea caused by Macrophomina phaseolina -- Chapter 15: Emerging roles of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in salt stress alleviation: applications in sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 16: Studies on orchidoid mycorrhizae and mycobionts. associated with orchid plants as plant growth promoters and stimulator in seed germination -- Chapter 17: Current status of mycorrhizal biofertilizer in crop improvement and its future prospects -- Chapter 18: New developments in techniques like metagenomics. metaproteomics for isolation. identification. and characterization of microbes from varied environment -- Chapter 19: Mushroom metagenome: tool to unravel interaction network of plant. mycorrhiza and bacteria -- Chapter 20: Extremophile bacterial and archaebacterial population: metagenomics and novel enzyme reserve -- Chapter 21: Microbial nanotechnology: a biocompatible technology for sustainable and green agriculture practice -- Chapter 22: Bacteriophage Assisted Diagnostics and Management of Plant Diseases.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between microbial symbionts and plants in the era of climate change. It focuses on the plant microbiome associated with different plant organs like roots, leaves, stems, fruit, and seeds, and showcases their significant role in the enhancement of crop yield and protection in a sustainable manner. Concomitantly, acumens to the most emerging trends in plant microbial research that includes rhizosphere engineering and metagenomics are also covered in this title. The association of microbial symbionts with the host offers a wide advantage in terms of acclimatization to varied environmental conditions. A large number of microbes such as cyanobacteria, PGPR, endophytes, and AMF have been shown to improve plant growth and production under the effect of various abiotic and biotic stresses. These microbial symbionts secrete several secondary metabolites, signaling molecules, and hydrolytic enzymes that play a multifarious role in improving plant growth and yield. Moreover, the symbionts have been known to regulate the host responses at the molecular level. Bioprospecting these microbial symbionts will provide an alternative to the chemical-based fertilizers and pave the path for the development of biofertilizers. The book is a suitable reading material for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and scientists working in the field of agricultural biotechnology, microbiology, mycology and plant pathology, and allied fields of plant and microbial sciences. The book in this context attempts to provide an integrative and exhaustive study as well as research material that would help the scientific community in wide respect. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVIII, 582 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819900305
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0030-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-0030-5
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    Microbiological Advancements for Higher Altitude Agro-Ecosystems & Sustainability (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Microbial ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Agriculture. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Agriculture. ; Industrial Microbiology.
    Abstract: The book explores the challenges and opportunities associated with high-altitude agro-ecosystems and the factors that influence them. It discusses the various indigenous agricultural practices and approaches, as well as the microbiology of mountain & hill agro-ecosystems, providing a comprehensive overview of the various factors that control the microbiome at high altitudes. The contributions examine microbiological advances, such as use of “omics” technologies for hill agriculture and environmental sustainability, and explore the use of nanotechnology for agricultural and environmental sustainability at higher altitudes. The book also describes various aspects of low-temperature microbiology in the context of high-altitude farming and environmental sustainability.
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    Pages: XIII, 491 p. 62 illus., 49 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811519024
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1902-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-1902-4
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    Rice Research for Quality Improvement: Genomics and Genetic Engineering : Volume 1: Breeding Techniques and Abiotic Stress Tolerance (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Cytology. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Genetics. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Cellular Stress. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Origin and Evolution of Rice as Domesticated Food Crop -- Chapter 2. Major constraints for global rice production: Changing climate, abiotic and biotic stresses -- Chapter 3. Germplasm and genetic diversity studies in rice for stress response and quality traits -- Chapter 4. Potentiality of wild rice in quality improvement of cultivated rice varieties -- Chapter 5. Improvement of Rice Quality: The New Revolution -- Chapter 6. Sequencing the Rice Genome: Gateway to Agricultural Development -- Chapter 7. Genomics approaches to understand varietal differences in rice species and genotypes with respect to stress response and quality traits -- Chapter 8. Selection and hybridization techniques for stress management and quality improvement in rice -- Chapter 9. Transformation techniques and molecular analysis of transgenic rice -- Chapter 10. New approaches for improving salt stress tolerance in rice -- Chapter 11. Genomics and biotechnological approaches in generating salinity and drought tolerance in rice -- Chapter 12. An integrated approach for drought tolerance improvement in rice -- Chapter 13. Genomics and genetic engineering to develop metal/metalloid stress tolerant rice -- Chapter 14. Potential biotechnological strategies to improve quality and productivity of rice under arsenic stress -- Chapter 15. Genetic engineering: A powerful tool to abrogate the effect of metal/metalloid toxicity in rice -- Chapter 16. Genomics and genetic engineering of rice for tolerance to ozone and anoxia -- Chapter 17. Physiological and genetic basis of submergence tolerance in rice -- Chapter 18. Transgenic rice for survival in nutrient-deficient soil -- Chapter 19. Genetic engineering in rice to survive in nutrient-deficient soil -- Chapter 20. Developing C4 rice for higher photosynthetic efficiency and environmental stress tolerance -- Chapter 21. Rice tolerance to high light intensity and UV radiation: Genomics, breeding and genetic engineering -- Chapter 22. Improving rice tolerance to low and high temperature stress through biotechnological approaches -- Chapter 23. Biotechnological approaches to develop rice tolerance to low and high temperature stress -- Chapter 24. Influence of night temperature on rice yield and quality -- Chapter 25. Rice tolerance to multiple abiotic stress: Genomics and genetic engineering -- Chapter 26. Targeting metabolic pathways for genetic engineering abiotic stress tolerance in rice -- Chapter 27. Targeting phytohormone levels for genetic engineering abiotic stress tolerance in rice -- Chapter 28. The effect of exposure to a combination of stressors on rice productivity and grain yields -- Chapter 29. Rice Grain Quality Traits: Neglected or Less Addressed? -- Chapter 30. Rice grain quality and abiotic stress: Genomics and biotechnological perspectives -- Chapter 31. Increasing rice grain yield under abiotic stresses: mutagenesis, genomics and transgenic approaches.-.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the conventional breeding approach, and on the latest high-throughput genomics tools and genetic engineering / biotechnological interventions used to improve rice quality. It is the first book to exclusively focus on rice as a major food crop and the application of genomics and genetic engineering approaches to achieve enhanced rice quality in terms of tolerance to various abiotic stresses, resistance to biotic stresses, herbicide resistance, nutritional value, photosynthetic performance, nitrogen use efficiency, and grain yield. The range of topics is quite broad and exhaustive, making the book an essential reference guide for researchers and scientists around the globe who are working in the field of rice genomics and biotechnology. In addition, it provides a road map for rice quality improvement that plant breeders and agriculturists can actively consult to achieve better crop production.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 777 p. 75 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811541209
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4120-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4120-9
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    Re-visiting the Rhizosphere Eco-system for Agricultural Sustainability (2022)
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    Keywords: Agricultural biotechnology. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Subsistence Agriculture. ; Agricultural Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Evolution of the Knowledge and Practice of Endophytic Microorganisms for Enhanced Agricultural Benefit and Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 2. The Mycorrhizosphere Revisited – Multitrophic Interactions -- Chapter 3. Conservation Strategies for Rhizobiome in Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 4. Exploring the rhizosphere microbiome for sustainable agriculture production -- Chapter 5. From Rhizosphere to Endosphere: Bacterial-Plant Symbiosis and its impact on Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 6. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis for mutual benefit: More than expectation -- Chapter 7. Rhizodeposits- An essential component for microbial interactions in rhizosphere -- Chapter 8. Rhizospheric Microbial Diversity: Organic Vs. Inorganic Farming System -- Chapter 9. Rhizomicrobes: The underground life for sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 10. Synthetic biology tools in cyanobacterial biotechnology: recent developments and opportunities -- Chapter 11. The potential of rhizobacteria for plant growth and stress adaptation -- Chapter 12. Mycoremediation – An emerging technology for mitigating environmental contaminants -- Chapter 13. Exploration of Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for improving productivity and soil fertility under sustainable agricultural practices -- Chapter 14. Rhizosphere engineering for systemic resistance/tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress -- Chapter 15. Understanding the Microbiome Interactions across the Cropping System -- Chapter 16. Role of rhizosphere microorganisms in endorsing overall plant growth and development -- Chapter 17. Rhizospheric microbial community as drivers of soil ecosystem: Interactive microbial communication and its impact on plants -- Chapter 18. Rhizospheric Microbes and Plant Health -- Chapter 19. Omics approaches to unravel the features of rhizospheric microbiome -- Chapter 20. Rhizo-deposit and their role in rhizosphere interactions among the plant, microbe and other ecological components for crop management -- Chapter 21. Effects of Irrigation with Municipal Wastewater on the Microbiome of the Rhizosphere of Agricultural Lands -- Chapter 22. Plant-Rhizosphereic microbes interactions: enhancing plant growth and improving soil biota -- Chapter 23. Microbes mediated rhizospheric engineering for salinity stress mitigation -- Chapter 24. Metatranscriptomics of plant rhizosphere: A promising tool to decipher the role of microorganisms in plant growth and development -- Chapter 25. Rhizospheric engineering for sustainable production of horticultural crops.
    Abstract: The present book entitled, “Re-visiting the Rhizosphere Eco-system for Agricultural Sustainability” written by experts in the field, provides a comprehensive and consolidated state-of art overview of various aspects of rhizosphere biology, ecology and functioning. The role of rhizosphere microbial diversity in enhancing plant health and plant-microbe beneficial symbioses is discussed. Main topics include the diversity of plant-associated microbes in the rhizosphere, below-ground communication among the plant, soil, insects and microbes, rhizosphere ecosystem functioning, rhizosphere engineering, recruitment of microorganisms in the rhizosphere, mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis, positive interaction of the plants with the beneficial soil microorganisms for inducing the plant growth, conferring abiotic and biotic stress tolerance and modulating several pathways of the plants for the proper establishment and revitalization in the degraded and contaminated soils or negative likes the host-pathogen interactions leading to the disease development in plants. Further chapters focus on the role of signaling during the different stages of the plant-microbe coexistence, in symbiotic or pathogenic relationships, in quorum sensing, microbial signaling and cross-talk, bio-film formation, and antimicrobial peptides. The book also discusses the application of microbes in biodegradation of xenobiotic contaminants, bioremediation of heavy metals, sustainable agriculture and soil health, biological control of insect pests and plant pathogens, and the latest tools of omics which offer pioneering approaches to the exploration of microbial structure and function, secretome, holobiome, below-ground interaction, and microbial cooperation for sustainable food production and enhanced resource acquisition. Descriptions of cutting-edge techniques and novel approaches make this book unique in the area of rhizosphere biology. This is a useful reading material for researchers and students of microbiology, agriculture, ecology, and rhizosphser studies.
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    Pages: XXI, 537 p. 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811941016
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4101-6
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    Autophagy: Biology and Diseases : Clinical Science (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Medical sciences. ; Pharmacology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Health Sciences. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Autophagy and Alzheimer’s Disease -- Autophagy and Parkinson’s Disease -- Autophagy and Motor Neuron Diseases -- Autophagy and Prion Disease -- Autophagy and Lysosome Storage Disorders -- Autophagy and Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathies -- Autophagy and Ischemic Stroke -- Autophagy and Hemorrhagic Stroke -- Autophagy and Polyglutamine Disease -- Autophagy and Epilepsy -- Autophagy in Neurodevelopmental Disorders -- Autophagy and Pituitary Adenoma -- Autophagy in Schizophrenia -- Autophagy and Hypertension -- Autophagy and Myocardial Ischemia -- Autophagy and Heart Failure -- Autophagy, Myocarditis and Cardiomyopathy -- Autophagy, Hyperlipidemia and Atherosclerosis -- Application of Autophagy in Cardiovascular Diseases -- Autophagy and Tumorigenesis -- Autophagy and Tumour Stem Cells -- Autophagy and Tumour Metastasis -- Autophagy and Tumor Cell Death -- Autophagy and Tumour Chemotherapy -- Autophagy and Tumour Radiotherapy -- Autophagy and Inflammatory Diseases -- Autophagy and Immune-related Diseases -- Autophagy and Autoimmune Diseases -- Autophagy and Bacterial Infection -- Autophagy and Viral Infection -- Autophagy and Thyroid Disease -- Autophagy and Obesity and Diabetes -- Autophagy and Obesity-related Reproductive Dysfunction -- Autophagy and Acute Kidney Injury -- Autophagy and Glomerular Diseases -- Autophagy and Diabetic Nephropathy -- Autophagy and Liver Diseases -- Autophagy and Gastrointestinal Diseases -- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Autophagy -- Autophagy and Pulmonary Fibrosis -- Asthma and Autophagy -- Autophagy and Other respiratory diseases -- Autophagy and Leukemia -- Autophagy and Lymphoma -- Autophagy and Myeloma -- The Function and Mechanisms of Autophagy in Traumatic Brain Injury -- The Function and Mechanisms of Autophagy in Spinal Cord Injury -- The Function and Mechanisms of Autophagy in Trauma of Other Parts of the Body -- The Prospects of Therapeutic Potential and Drug Development Targeting Autophagy in Cancer -- Progress of Anti-aging Drugs Targeting Autophagy -- Drug Development and Treatment of Autophagy in Other Diseases -- Systems Biology Approaches in Autophagy Research -- Natural Product Regulates Autophagy in Cancer -- Regulation of Autophagy in Neurodegenerative Diseases by Natural Products -- Regulation of Autophagy in Cardiovascular Diseases by Natural Products.
    Abstract: This book consists of 3 volumes: Basic Science (Volume 1), Clinical Science (Volume 2) and Technology and Methodology (Volume 3). Volume 2 focuses on the clinical aspects of autophagy research, discussing the role of autophagy in neuropsychiatric disorders, the cardiovascular, immune, digestive and endocrine systems, as well as tumors, infection, the kidney, and the respiratory and hematological systems. It also addresses autophagy-related drug development. Written and edited by a team of 90 experts, and presenting the state of the art in autophagy research, this book is a valuable reference resource for researchers and clinicians alike. It can also be used as supplementary material for graduate students majoring in biology and medicine.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXVI, 736 p. 50 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811542725
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1207
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4272-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4272-5
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    Genome Editing in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Metabolism Disorders. ; Genetics. ; Cardiovascular system. ; Physiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Metabolic Disease. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Cardiovascular Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: An overview of genome editing in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases -- Bioinformatics research methodology of genome editing in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases -- Online databases of genome editing in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases -- Application of systems biology for genome editing involved in regulating of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases -- Bioinformatics for reducing off-targets in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases -- Genome editing and cardiac regeneration -- Genome editing and myocardial development -- Genome editing and heart failure -- Genome editing and pathological cardiac hypertrophy -- Genome editing and cardiac remodeling -- Genome editing and diabetic cardiomyopathy -- Genome editing and cardiac arrhythmias -- Genome editing and atrial fibrillation -- Genome editing and muscle atrophy -- Genome editing and obesity -- Genome editing and fatty liver -- Genome editing and diabetes -- Genome editing and gout -- Genome editing and protein energy malnutrition -- Genome therapy and cardiovascular diseases -- Therapeutics in metabolic diseases -- Gene editing and human iPSCs in cardiovascular and editing diseases -- Prospective advances in genome editing investigation.
    Abstract: This book provides the latest research progress on genome editing in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and includes bioinformatics research methodology of genome editing. Genome editing is a genetic engineering technique precisely modified specific target genes of organism genome, which has been applied to basic theoretical research and production applications from plants and animals to gene therapy of human beings. Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases have become major factors affecting human health worldwide. This book contains information about bioinformatics, genome editing in cardiovascular diseases, genome editing in metabolic diseases and therapeutic effects. It will be useful for biologist, cardiologist, cardiovascular surgeons, endocrinologist, internists, nurses, undergraduate and graduate students in medicine and cell biology and others interested in cardiovascular and metabolic medicine.
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    Pages: XII, 339 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811956423
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1396
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5642-3
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    Soil Analysis: Recent Trends and Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Biology Technique. ; Soil science. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Biological Techniques. ; Soil Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Soil Analysis: A Relook and Way Forward -- Chapter 2. Application of Statistical Techniques in Soil Research -- Chapter 3. Monitoring and impact assessment of climate change on agriculture using advanced research techniques -- Chapter 4. Advancement in Soil Testing with New Age Sensors: Indian Perspective -- Chapter 5. Isotopes and Tracer Techniques for Soil Analysis -- Chapter 6. Protocols for determination and evaluation of organic carbon pools in soils developed under contrasting pedogenic processes and subjected to varying management situations -- Chapter 7. Analytical strategies for arsenic estimation -- Chapter 8. Approach to Study Clay-Organic Complexes -- Chapter 9. Recent trends in soil salinity appraisal and management -- Chapter 10. Modern Sample Preparation Techniques for Pesticide Residues Analysis in Soil -- Chapter 11. Characterization of nanomaterials using different techniques -- Chapter 12. Soil Health Assessment -- Chapter 13. Soil health indicators: Methods and applications -- Chapter 14. Indexing methods of soil quality in agroecosystems- An overview of Indian soils and beyond -- Chapter 15. Nanobiosensors: Recent Developments in Soil Health Assessment -- Chapter 16. Forensic Pedology: From Soil Trace Evidence to Courtroom -- Chapter 17. Harnessing soil microbiomes for creating healthy and functional urban landscapes’.
    Abstract: Soil analysis is critically important in the management of soil-based production systems. In the absence of efficient methods of soil analysis our understanding of soil is pure guesswork. Ideally the pro-active use of laboratory analysis leads to more sustainable soil productivity. Unfortunately, most of the world’s agriculture is still reactionary, waiting for obvious yield declines to occur before taking action to identify the reasons. The modern soil laboratory is pivotal to informing soil managers what adaptive practices are needed to address chemical and physical imbalances before they occur, and the intelligent adaptive use of laboratory data not only greatly speeds up and reduces the cost of empirical soil study, but can even render it unnecessary. This book provides a synopsis of the analytical procedures used for soil analysis, discussing the common physical, chemical and biological analytical methods used in agriculture and horticulture. Written by experienced experts from institutions and laboratories around the globe, it provides insights for a range of users, including those with limited laboratory facilities, and helps students, teachers, soil scientists and laboratory technicians increase their knowledge and skills and select appropriate methods for soil analysis.
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    Pages: XV, 338 p. 104 illus., 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811520396
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2039-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-2039-6
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    Biomedical Translational Research : Technologies for Improving Healthcare (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cancer. ; Technology Sociological aspects. ; Genomics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cancer Biology. ; Emerging Technologies. ; Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to emerging technologies in biomedical sciences -- Chapter 2. Bioprospecting : boon or curse -- Chapter 3. Growing need for interdisciplinary biomedical research -- Chapter 4. Interplay between theory and experiment : a future approach for biomedical research -- Chapter 5.past, present and future perspectives of biomedical innovation in india -- Chapter 6. Systems biology approaches to study disease comorbidities -- Chapter 7. Bioinformatics the interactome of multidisciplinary approaches -- Chapter 8. Role of artificial intelligence in diagnosis of infectious diseases -- Chapter 9. Dna digital data storage breakthroughs in biomedical research. Chapter 10. Biomedical applications cloud-based iot -- Chapter 11. Next generation sequencing in cancer research -- Chapter 12. Crispr: genome editing and beyond -- Chapter 13. Omics in tuberculosis diagnosis : today and tomorrow -- Chapter 14. Advances in proteomic approaches for chronic kidney disease -- Chapter 15. 3 d bioprinting of tissues and organs : a new paradigm in regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering -- Chapter 16. Virtual planning, rapid prototyping and 3-d printing in orthopedic surgery -- Chapter 17. Tissue chips: contemporary applications and advancementstissue chips: contemporary applications and advancements -- Chapter 18. Flow cytometry for measuring neutrophil function -- Chapter 19. Flow cytometer for understanding genome size variation among medicinal herbs and non-edible oil trees of northeast india -- Chapter 20. Raman spectroscopy applications for bacterial detection -- Chapter 21. Microfluidic point-of-care diagnostic devices: a contemporary relevance. Chapter 22. Fluorescent dots for breast cancer management -- Chapter 23. Molecular mimicry : unravelling the role of autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases and infertility -- Chapter 24. Strategies of vaccine development -- Chapter 25. Preclinical models of intimal hyperplasia and restenosis to predict clinical events and develop novel therapies -- Chapter 26. Sphingolipids : a roadmap from biomarker identification to clinical application -- Chapter 27. Future of gastrointestinal endoscopy -- Chapter 28. Beating heart in a box : the future of cardiac transplant -- Chapter 29. The journey of coronary stent technology -- Chapter 30. Materiovigilance in clinical surgery.
    Abstract: This book, which is the first volume of Biomedical Translational Research, summarizes emerging technologies in healthcare. The book reviews the advancements in biomedical sciences in genomics, immunology, stem cell, tissue engineering, nanotechnology, computational and structural biology, biomedical engineering, and telemedicine biology. The book highlights the applications of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of infectious diseases and examines the role of system biology approaches for understanding human complexity, variability, and its influence on health and diseases. It presents the applications of flow cytometry in monitoring the progression and treatment of disease. It covers emerging technologies in cancer research, including CRISPR-Cas9, NGS, and nanotechnology. This book is a useful source of information for clinical researchers, basic scientists, biomedical engineers, and computational biologists.
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    Pages: XIII, 505 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811643453
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4345-3
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    Microbes and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma : A Network Spanning Infection and Inflammation (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical microbiology. ; Microbial genetics. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Microbiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Microbial Genetics. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Epidemiology of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Indian Scenario -- Chapter 2. Risk factors for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Indian population -- Chapter 3. Molecular Carcinopathogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 4. Inflammation and Infection in Cancer -- Chapter 5. Role of Inflammation and Infection in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 6. Normal Microbiome of Oral cavity -- Chapter 7. Oral Microbiome in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 8. Microbial Dysbiosis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 9. Bacteria induced carcinopathogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 10. Virus induced carcinopathogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 11. Fungi: Culprits or Bystanders in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 12. Microbial ‘omics’ in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 13. Implications and Future perspectives.
    Abstract: This book helps in understanding the relationship between microorganisms and oral carcinogenesis, and the possible oncogenic mechanisms enhancing the association. The book highlights the association between oral cancer, primarily oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a major global health problem with high incidence and low survival rates with infection and inflammation. Establishing the association of the oral microbiome with cancer risk may lead to significant advances in the understanding cancer etiology, potentially opening a new research paradigm for cancer prevention. The book takes the readers through interesting topics such as the epidemiology and etiology of OSCC, the hallmarks of cancer, and the role of inflammation in OCSS. It presents the difference between the normal and diseased oral microbiome. It further describes the carcino-pathogenesis of various groups. Finally, it discusses the clinical correlation of the observations and what the future looks like for this area of research. The book is interesting for medical students, researchers and clinicians, alike. The knowledge from the book can be exploited practically and used for designing further experiments.
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    Pages: XIII, 172 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811905926
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0592-6
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    Biological Effects of Static Magnetic Fields (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Magnetic Field Parameters and Biological Sample Differences that Lead to Differential Bioeffects -- Chapter 2. Static Magnetic Field Direction-induced Differential Biological Effects -- Chapter 3. Magnetic Properties of Biological Samples -- Chapter 4. Molecular Mechanisms for Electromagnetic Field Biosensing -- Chapter 5. Controlling Cell Membrane Potential with Static Non-uniform Magnetic Fields -- Chapter 6. Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on Cells -- Chapter 7. Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on Microorganisms, Plants and Animals -- Chapter 8. Static Magnetic Fields on Human Bodies -- Chapter 9. Potential Applications of Static Magnetic Fields in Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 10. Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on Diabetes and Its Complications -- Chapter 11. Impacts of Static Magnetic Field on Bone Health -- Chapter 12. Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on the Immune System -- Chapter 13. Biological Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on the Nervous System -- Chapter 14. The Biological Effects of Long-term Static Magnetic Field Exposure -- Chapter 15. Prospects, Pitfalls, and Opportunities for Human Static Magnetic Field Therapy.
    Abstract: The book summarizes the emerging topic about the effects of SMF on biological samples ranging from single molecules, subcellular compartments, and cells to whole organisms. It also discusses the potential application of SMF in clinical treatment of cancer, pain, diabetes and other diseases. With the development and growing popularity of modern appliances like MRI in hospitals, the potential impact of magnetic fields on human health is invoking increasing concerns. At the same time, SMF has been explored in the treatment of tumor and other diseases for decades. Nevertheless, there are still some reservations and uncertainties about these treatments, which are largely due to the differential biological effects reported in the literature. These experimental inconsistencies are mainly caused by variations such as different magnetic field types, intensities, treatment time, as well as biological samples examined. The second edition added eight new chapters about new progress in this field including impacts of SMFs, magnetism of biomolecules, and potential of SMFs in the management of bone, pain, diabetes, and immune systems. This volume will help clarify some dilemmas in this field and encourage further investigations in order to achieve a better understanding of the biological effects of SMF, aiming for a rational application of SMF in clinical therapy in the near future. The book is useful for scientists, doctors, and students who are interested in magnetic fields and life sciences.
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    Pages: XV, 420 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811988691
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8869-1
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    Single-cell Sequencing and Methylation : Methods and Clinical Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Bioinformatics. ; Cancer. ; Biomedical Research. ; Bioinformatics. ; Cancer Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Values of single-cell sequencing and methylation in molecular diagnosis and therapy -- Single-cell sequencing in human diseases -- Single-cell sequencing of T cell receptors: A perspective on the technological development and translational application -- DNA Methylation in pulmonary fibrosis -- Molecular regulation and clinical significance of caveolin-1 methylation in chronic lung diseases -- Research advances on DNA methylation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- DNA Methylation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Single cell sequencing: a new dimension in cancer diagnosis -- The Role of Methylation in the CpG Island of the ARHI Promoter Region in Cancers -- Clinical Significance of P16 Gene Methylation in Lung Cancer -- Application of single-cell RNA sequencing in pancreatic cancer and the endocrine pancreas -- Single Cell Sequencing in GU Malignancies -- PI3K Isoform-Selective Inhibitors in Cancer -- Single cell RNA sequencing in human disease: Renal, pancreatic, and viral diseases -- Single-cell sequencing in human genital infections -- PI3kinase Inhibitors in Thrombosis and Cardiovascular Disease -- Use of single-cell microfluidic technology towards therapeutic antibody discovery from single B cells.
    Abstract: With the rapid development of biotechnologies, single-cell sequencing has become an important tool for understanding the molecular mechanisms of diseases, defining cellular heterogeneities and characteristics, and identifying intercellular communications and single-cell-based biomarkers. Providing a clear overview of the clinical applications, the book presents state-of-the-art information on immune cell function, cancer progression, infection, and inflammation gained from single-cell DNA or RNA sequencing. Furthermore, it explores the role of target gene methylation in the pathogenesis of diseases, with a focus on respiratory cancer, infection and chronic diseases. As such it is a valuable resource for clinical researchers and physicians, allowing them to refresh their knowledge and improve early diagnosis and therapy for patients.
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    Pages: VIII, 247 p. 117 illus., 114 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811544941
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1255
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4494-1
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    Biomaterials-Based Sensors : Recent Advances and Applications (2023)
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    Keywords: Agricultural biotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Materials. ; Detectors. ; Biomaterials. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Sensors and biosensors. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part – I Introduction -- Biomaterials and Biopolymers for the Development of Biosensors -- Part – II Development of nanomaterials and biocomposites as sensors -- Nanobiohybrid Materials for Development of Biosensors -- Biosynthesis, Biofunctionalization, and Bioapplications of Manganese Nanomaterials: An Overview -- Transducers in Biosensors -- Self-Assembly and Fabrication of Biomaterials onto Transducers and their Characterization -- Biocatalytic Sensors: Potentials, Maxims and Mechanisms for Optimal Performance -- Part – III Potential role and applications of bio-based sensors -- Polyhydroxyalkanoate-based sensors and their applications -- An Overview of Immunosensors and their Application -- Live Cells as Biosensors -- Part – IV Biomaterials-based sensors for agricultural and biomedical applications -- Magnetic Nanoparticles Based Novel Sensors for select biomedical/ biological science applications -- Electrochemical Biosensors in Agricultural and Veterinary Applications -- The Applications of Biosensors and Biochips for Prognosis and Diagnosis of Diseases.
    Abstract: With the recent technological advancement usage of unique nanomaterials and bio-based composite materials as sensors has been greatly improved. Biopolymers and bio-based composite materials have especially been exploited due to their unique physical, optical, electrochemical, and biocompatible properties. In this book, experts and researchers in various sensor technology areas discuss the basics of biosensors, the methods used to synthesize different biomaterials, and the characterization and functionalization of these biomaterials. Processes for the self-assembly of biomaterials and the fabrication of biomaterials onto transducers are clearly explained. It also outlines the current status in the field and the utility of such bio-based sensors for medical diagnostics, food safety, industrial, and environmental monitoring. Besides pressure and temperature sensing applications, other applications include detecting gases, chemicals, biomolecules, body fluids, bacteria, and viruses. The book is well illustrated, and the presentation is concise and systematic throughout. Biomaterials-Based Sensors will be an ideal source of up-to-date information for all engaged in their research, design, and use.
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    Pages: XV, 411 p. 110 illus., 84 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811985010
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8501-0
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    Sugar and Sugar Derivatives: Changing Consumer Preferences (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Food Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Food Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Pioneer Knowledge of Sugarcane and Sugar -- Chapter 2: Sugar Quality and Pricing Pattern for Economic Sustainability of the Indian Sugar Industry -- Chapter 3: Exploiting technologies in the emerging bio-economy -- Chapter 4: Sugar and Sugar Substitutes: Recent Developments and Future Prospects -- Chapter 5: Sugar Quality – Process Options to address Sustainability of Sugar Industry -- Chapter 6: Development and Classification Technique of Indian Sugars -- Chapter 7: Speciality Sugars: Kinds and Specifications -- Chapter 8: Packaging/Labelling and Quality Management System for Indian Sugar Industry to Meet Consumer Demands -- Chapter 9: Sugar Fortification – possibilities and Future Prospects -- Chapter 10: Diversification of sugar and sugarcane industry: Agro-industrial alternatives -- Chapter 11: Sugar Industry: A hub of useful bio-based chemicals -- Chapter 12: Expanding horizon of sugars application: Skin care and cosmetics -- Chapter 13: Sugar Industry and Speciality Sugar Manufacturing -- Chapter 14: Carbonation & Phosphatation Process for Refined Sugar Production: A Comparative Evaluation -- Chapter 15: Sugarcane and Sugar Diversification: Opportunities for small scale entrepreneurship -- Chapter 16: Sugar – Myths and Reality -- Chapter 17: An Insight to DEFCO Melt Crystallization Process -- Chapter 18: Shelf-life of Pineapple and Lime-flavoured, Ascorbic Acid-added and Ready-to-Serve Sugarcane Juice Beverage -- Chapter 19: Jaggery (Gur): The Ancient Indian Non-Centrifugal Sugar.
    Abstract: Sugarcane enjoys a prominent position among agro-industrial crops and is commercially grown in 115 tropical and subtropical countries around the world. However, fluctuations in sugar prices have forced the sugarcane industry worldwide to broaden its revenue base by moving from single-commodity manufacturing to a range of value-added products. Utilizing the by-products in an innovative manner to create value-added products is the new course of action for sugar-producing countries. For many years sugarcane was regarded as a single-product crop, i.e., only useful for producing sugar. Its actual potential is now increasingly being recognised by the industry and there is a growing trend toward the manufacturing of allied products from sugarcane. Therefore, the focus is now on the establishment of sugar-agro-industry complexes, processing not just sugar but a range of other products. This book provides a comprehensive overview of sugarcane not only as a source of sweetening agents but also for many other uses, including as a source of bio-energy. It also explores the trend of sugar consumption and suggests practices to curb the consumption of sugar products in order to tackle obesity and reduce public health costs. The book underscores the need to diversify sugarcane and highlights means of doing so, while also addressing various innovations and technologies being developed in connection with sugar, sugar derivatives, and sugar industry by-products for sustainable utilization in the sugar-agro industry. Accordingly, it offers a valuable resource for professionals and R&D units in the sugar industry, and for students of agronomy and related fields. .
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    Pages: XXIV, 307 p. 67 illus., 58 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811566639
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6663-9
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    Enhancing Smallholder Farmers' Access to Seed of Improved Legume Varieties Through Multi-stakeholder Platforms : Learning from the TLIII project Experiences in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plants Development. ; Plant genetics. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Development. ; Plant Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. General context of smallholder farmers’ access to seed of improved legume varieties and innovation platform perspectives -- Chapter 2. Groundnut Seed Production and Distribution through Multi-stakeholder Platforms in Southern Region of Tanzania -- Chapter 3. An analysis of groundnut innovation platform achievements in brokering improved varieties to communities in TL III project in Burkina Faso -- Chapter 4. Kolokani groundnut innovation platform activities and achievements through TL III project in Mali -- Chapter 5. Enhancing access to quality seed of improved groundnut varieties through multi-stakeholder platforms in Northern Ghana -- Chapter 6. Impact assessment of developing sustainable and impact-oriented groundnut seed system under the Tropical Legumes (III) project in Northern Nigeria -- Chapter 7. Enhancing chickpea production and productivity through Stakeholders’ Innovation Platform approach in Ethiopia -- Chapter 8. Organized farmers towards chickpea seed self-sufficiency in Bundelkhand region of India -- Chapter 9. Developing sustainable cowpea seed systems for smallholder farmers though innovation platforms in Nigeria: Experience of TL III Project -- Chapter 10. Cowpea seed innovation platform: A hope for small seed producers in Mali -- Chapter 11. Cowpea innovation platform interventions and achievements in TL III project in Burkina Faso -- Chapter 12. Impacts of cowpea innovation platforms in sustaining TL III project gains in Ghana -- Chapter 13. A cross-case analysis of innovation platform experiences in seven countries in West and East Africa and South Asia -- Chapter 14. Innovation platform for catalyzing access to seed of improved legume varieties to smallholder farmers.-.
    Abstract: This open access book shares the experiences of Tropical Legumes III (TLIII) project in facilitating access to seed of improved legume varieties to smallholder farmers through innovation platforms. It highlights practices and guiding principles implemented in eight developing countries of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. This book details key processes that respective teams employed to create an innovation space that delivers seed, other inputs, knowledge and financial services to agricultural communities and most importantly, the underserved farmers in remote areas of the drylands. It offers valuable insights into the pathway to establishing, promoting and operating innovation platforms to enhance the performance and competitiveness of legume crops’ value chains, and addresses critical issues that must be considered to make innovation platforms more sustainable and attractive to beneficiaries. The book offers a wealth of practical insights for development workers, technical staff, and project managers. This publication is all about TLIII community of practice. It will definitely inspire other development workers and scientists to share their own experiences for others to learn from.
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    Pages: XXXI, 205 p. 31 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811580147
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8014-7
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    Deciphering Drug Targets for Alzheimer’s Disease (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biology. ; Neurosciences. ; Biotechnology. ; Drug delivery systems. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biological Sciences. ; Neuroscience. ; Biotechnology. ; Drug Delivery.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1.Deciphering New Drug Targets in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 2. Novel Therapeutic Targets for Treating Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 3. Modified Investigation Tools and Techniques Useful in Alzheimer’s Disease Research -- Chapter 4. Dual Specificity Tyrosine Phosphorylation Regulated Kinase1A (DYRK1A) Inhibitors: The Quest for a Disease-Modifying Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 5. β-secretase as a primary drug target of Alzheimer disease: Function, Structure, and Inhibition -- Chapter 6. Endocrine Receptors: The Potential Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer’s -- Chapter 7. Calcium Channels as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 8. Traversing Through the Trajectory of Pathogenic Astrocytes in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 9. Targeting Mitochondrial Dynamics as a Restorative Approach in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 10. Epigenetic Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 11. Exploring the Diverse Roles of GSK-3ß Kinase in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 12. Role of Target Fishing in Discovery of Novel Anti-Alzheimer’s Agents: In Silico Applications -- Chapter 13. Multi-Target Directed Ligand Approach in Anti-Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery -- Chapter 14. Investigating the Role of Tau Proteins in Alzheimer’s Disease-From Typical Functioning MAPs to Aberrant Fibrillary Deposits in the Brain -- Chapter 15. The Overview of Drugs Used in Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Molecular Targets.
    Abstract: This book explains the fundamental characteristics and biofunctionality of Alzheimer’s Disease drug targets and provides up-to-date information on the full range of their biomedical applications. An introductory section gives an overview of the recent developments related to drug targets identified and studied related to Alzheimer’s Disease and key developments from preclinical and clinical studies focusing on various molecular targets related to AD and dementia by subject experts all around the globe. Here, individual chapters address the progress and perspectives in human and non-human research, role of various biomarkers as an overview, advanced gene therapy, and novel compounds for therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease. The book will be essential reading for graduate students, scientists, and engineers in any of the biomedical research fields in which efforts are being made to utilize novel drug targets and develop effective strategies for new drug targeting and delivery in Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819926572
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2657-2
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    Omics Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Global Food Security (Vol II) (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Integrating phenomics with breeding for climate-smart agriculture -- Chapter 2. Application of ‘omics’ technologies in crop breeding -- Chapter 3. Omics Technologies and Molecular Farming: Applications and Challenges -- Chapter 4. Omics to understand drought tolerance in plants: An update -- Chapter 5. Recent Advances in Transcriptomics: An Assessment of Recent Progress in Fruit Plants -- Chapter 6. Harnessing Perks of MiRNA Principles for Betterment of Agriculture and Food Security -- Chapter 7. Potential of Metabolomics in Plant Abiotic Stress Management -- Chapter 8. Integrating Pan-Omics Data in a Systems Approach for Crop Improvement: Opportunities and Challenges -- Chapter 9. Application of nanobiotechnology in agriculture: Novel strategy for food security -- Chapter 10. Understanding and manipulation of plant microbe interaction signals for yield enhancement -- Chapter 11. Next generation biofuel production in the omics era: Potential and prospects -- Chapter 12. Multi omics technologies and genetic modification in plants: Rationale, opportunities and reality -- Chapter 13. Social acceptance and regulatory prospects of genomics in addressing food security. .
    Abstract: This edited book brings out a comprehensive collection of information on the modern omics-based research. The main focus of this book is to educate researchers about utility of omics-based technologies in rapid crop improvement. In last two decades, omics technologies have been utilized significantly in the area of plant sciences and has shown promising results. Omics technology has potential to address the challenge of food security in the near future. The comprehensive use of omics technology occurred in last two decades and helped greatly in the understanding of complex biological problems, improve crop productivity and ensure sustainable use of ecosystem services. This book is of interest to researchers and students of life sciences, biotechnology, plant biotechnology, agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences. It is also a useful knowledge resource for national and international agricultural scientists.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811629563
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2956-3
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    Bioelectrochemical Systems : Vol.2 Current and Emerging Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Materials science. ; Biomaterials. ; Agriculture. ; Biomedical Research. ; Materials Science. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Bio-electrochemical systems for biofuels and biochemicals -- 1. Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cells: Fundamentals and Potential Applications -- 2. Algal bio-cathodes in aid of bio-energy generation, bio-remediation and nutrient removals -- 3. Hydrogen and methane production in Bio-electrochemical systems -- 4. Hydrogen and methane generation from bio-waste: enhancement and upgrading via bioelectrochemical systems -- 5. Bio-electrochemical systems/technology for Energy and waste treatment -- 6. Bio-electrochemical for Energy and waste treatment via suitable microbial systems -- 7. Bio-electrochemical remediation of organic pollutants -- 8. Electrosynthesis of various chemicals -- Part 2. Recognition of bio-electrochemical systems in real life -- 9. Industrial applications of bio-electrochemical system: wastewater treatment and others -- 10. Applications of bio-electrochemical systems in metal recovery -- 11. Integrating waste management with MFC -- 12. Bio-electrochemical technology: Challenges and Implications -- 13. High value-added compounds (oligomers from hemicellulose) using microwaves pretreatment of electrochemical Processes -- 14. Rice paddy field microbial fuel cells: fundamentals and recent progresses -- 15. Effective Cathode Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reactions in Microbial Fuel Cell -- 16. Hydrogen production and contaminants removal using microbial electrochemical cells.
    Abstract: This book is the second in a two-volume set devoted to bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) and the opportunities that they may offer in providing a green solution to growing energy demands worldwide. While the first volume explains principles and processes, in this volume established research professionals shed light on how this technology can be used to generate high-value chemicals and energy using organic wastes. Bioelectricity is generated in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) under oxygen-depleted conditions, where microbial bioconversion reactions transform organic wastes into electrons. Dedicated chapters focus on MFCs and state of the art advancements as well as current limitations. In addition, the book covers the use of microbial biofilm- and algae-based bioelectrochemical systems for bioremediation and co-generation of valuable chemicals. A thorough review of the performance of this technology and its possible industrial applications is presented. The book is designed for a broad audience, including undergraduates, postgraduates, energy researchers/scientists, policymakers, and anyone else interested in the latest developments in this field.
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    ISBN: 9789811568688
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    Regionalized Management of Medicine (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Therapeutics. ; Medical informatics. ; Translational Research. ; Therapeutics. ; Health Informatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: The importance of regionalized management of medicine -- Alcohol use disorders -- Public-private partnerships management in health care: The Portuguese experience -- Management of Clinical Precision Medicine -- Artificial Intelligence in medical management -- Advanced Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management Methods in Hospital Pharmacy -- Clinical Application of Cell-Based Therapies Opportunities and Challenges -- Management of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in Precision Medicine -- Exploration on the Reform of County Medical Integration -- The Regionalization of Medical Management: The Practice and Exploration of Established Fudan-Minhang Medical Alliance -- Bed-occupancy management and hospital planning: a handbook -- Management of severe childhood pneumonia in low resource setting -- The role of mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant, MitoQ, in neurodegenerative disease -- Progression of mitochondria research for clinical potentials -- DNA methylation in pulmonary inflammatory diseases -- Synthetic lethality and lung cancer.
    Abstract: The Book mainly focuses on various aspects of regionalized management of medicine, related with updates of new biotechnology, application of therapeutic strategy, and understanding of disease-associated molecular mechanisms. The book also discusses how medical informatics, systems analysis, database sharing, and artificial intelligent can be applied for improving the quality of hospital managements, disease therapies, regional collaborations, and medical services. This book serves as a professional reference book to clinicians and experts who are interested in medical informatics and artificial intelligence for diseases therapies and therapeutic strategy, better systems analysis and database sharing, and more efficient regional collaborations and medical services.
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    Pages: X, 226 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811678936
    Series Statement: Translational Bioinformatics, 17
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7893-6
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    Microfluidics and Multi Organs on Chip (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Toxicology. ; Cytology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation. ; Toxicology. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. A Historical and Technological Background to Organs-on-a-Chip -- Chapter 2. Applications of microfluidics -- Chapter 3. Microfluidics based Organ-on-a-chip for cell biology studies -- Chapter 4. Microfluidics in Chemical biology -- Chapter 5. Role of microfluidics in drug delivery -- Chapter 6. Microfluidics in drug discovery -- Chapter 7. Microfludic based sensors -- Chapter 8. Background and Organs-on-a-Chip -- Chapter 9. Culture and co-culture of cells for multi organ on chip -- Chapter 10.Cells and organs on a chip in biomedical sciences -- Chapter 11. Futuristic aspects of organ on a chip -- Chapter 12. Development of Human on a chip -- Chapter 13. Multi-organ on a chip for personalized medicine -- Chapter 14. Development and application of Microfluids in organoid formation -- Chapter 15. Liver on a chip -- Chapter 16. Placenta on Chip: A Modern approach to probe feto-maternal interface -- Chapter 17. Microfluidic retina-on-chip -- Chapter 18. Heart on a chip -- Chapter 19. Kidney on a chip -- Chapter 20. Lungs on a chip -- Chapter 21. Brain on a chip -- Chapter 22. Skin on a chip -- Chapter 23. Organs-on-a-chip in preclinical studies -- Chapter 24. Application of organ on chip in blood brain barrier model -- Chapter 25. Multi organs on a chip in disease modeling -- Chapter 26. Prospects of Medical device on a chip -- Chapter 27. Lab on a chip for precision Medicine -- Chapter 28. Tumour-on-a-chip : Perfusion systems to model the extracellular breast tumour microenvironment:from tumour progression to metastasis formation -- Chapter 29. Building Human In Vitro 3D Models to Replace Animal Studies: During Drug Discovery Reearch: Scientific, Ethical and Regulatory Considerations.
    Abstract: This book highlights the application of microfluidics in cell biology research, chemical biology, and drug discovery. It covers the recent breakthroughs and prospects of organ-on-a-chip, human-on-a-chip, multi-organ-on-a-chip for personalized medicine. The book presents the preclinical studies of organs-on-a-chip, concepts of multiple vascularized organ-on-chips, application of organ-on-a-chip in blood-brain barrier model, culture and co-culture of cells on multi-organ-on-chip and parameter measurements in microfluidic devices. It underscores the advantage of microfluidic devices for developing efficient drug carrier particles, cell-free protein synthesis systems, and rapid techniques for direct drug screening. Further, it entails human-on-a-chip for measuring the systemic response as well as immediate effects of an organ reaction on other organs. In summary, this book reviews the development of a microfluidic-based organ-on-a-chip device for the preclinical evaluation, ADME studies of drugs, chemicals, and medical devices. This book is a valuable source for pharma companies, product developers, students, researchers, academicians, and practitioners.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811913792
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1379-2
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    Bioelectrochemical Systems : Vol.1 Principles and Processes (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Materials science. ; Biomaterials. ; Agriculture. ; Biomedical Research. ; Materials Science. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. The Principle of Bio-electrochemical Systems+61. Bio-electrochemical systems: Principles and Application -- 2. Bioelectrochemically assisted anaerobic digestion: Principles and Perspectives -- 3. An insight into Biological Photovoltaic Cell based Electrochemical System -- 4. Electro-fermentation technology: Emerging platform -- 5. Electrochemical losses and their role in power generation -- 6. Electricity-driven microbial factory for value-added resources recovery from waste streams -- Part 2. Catalysts controlling BES implementation -- 7. Effective cathode catalysts for O2 reduction -- 8. Role of Biocatalysts in Microbial Electrosynthesis for value-added product via CO2 sequestration -- 9. Biocatalysts in electro-fermentation systems: Mixed culture and pure cultures -- 10. Bacterial metabolism coupled energetic -- 11. Electrotrophs and Electricigens; Key players in Microbial Electrophysiology -- 12. Biofilms: Engineering approaches to enhance process efficiency -- 13. The enhanced mechanism of heterotrophic denitrification in bioelectrochemical system -- 14. Nanotechnology approaches: Tunable electrode surfaces for bioelectrocatalytic conversion of greenhouse gases into valuable products.
    Abstract: This book is the first in a two-volume set devoted to bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) and the opportunities that they may offer in providing a green solution to growing energy demands worldwide. In this first volume, established research professionals explain the underlying principles and processes of BESs, providing a thorough introduction to these systems before proceeding to address the roles of cathode catalysts and biocatalysts, biofilms, heterotrophic denitrification, and nanotechnology approaches. This volume forms a sound foundation for understanding the potential industrial applications of this technology, which include in particular the generation of high-value chemicals and energy using organic wastes. These applications are the focus of the second volume, where readers will find up-to-date information on microbial fuel cells and the use of microbial biofilm- and algae-based bioelectrochemical systems for bioremediation and co-generation of valuable chemicals. The book is designed for a broad audience, including undergraduates, postgraduates, energy researchers/scientists, policymakers, and anyone else interested in the latest developments in this field.
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    Pages: XII, 326 p. 64 illus., 53 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811568725
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6872-5
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    Ovarian Cancer Biomarkers : Mapping to Improve Outcomes (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical genetics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Genetics. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. General Overview of the Origins and Pathology of Ovarian Cancer -- Chapter 2_An Introduction to the Current Management of Ovarian Cancer in the Era of Precision Oncology -- Chapter 3_The Hallmarks of Ovarian Cancer: Actionable Genetics, Targetable Pathways and Predictive Biomarkers -- Chapter 4_Genetic Alterations in Ovarian Cancer as Prognostic and Predictive Biomarkers of Therapy Response and Surgical Outcomes -- Chapter 5_The Emergence of Circulating Tumor DNA in the Management of Ovarian Cancer -- Chapter 6_Proteomic Biomarkers for Early Detection and Patients’ Stratification in Ovarian Cancer -- Chapter 7_Cutting-edge Technologies and Ovarian Cancer.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively summarizes the biology, etiology, and pathology of ovarian cancer and explores the role of deep molecular and cellular profiling in the advancement of precision medicine. The initial chapter discusses our current understanding of the origin, development, progression and tumorigenesis of ovarian cancer. In turn, the book highlights the development of resistance, disease occurrence, and poor prognosis that are the hallmarks of ovarian cancer. The book then reviews the role of deep molecular and cellular profiling to overcome challenges that are associated with the treatment of ovarian cancer. It explores the use of genome-wide association analysis to identify genetic variants for the evaluation of ovarian carcinoma risk and prognostic prediction. Lastly, it highlights various diagnostic and prognostic ovarian cancer biomarkers for the development of molecular-targeted therapy.
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    Pages: XV, 229 p. 9 illus., 8 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811618734
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1873-4
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    Biomedical Translational Research : Drug Design and Discovery (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Drugs Design. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Genomics. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Structure-Based Drug Design. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Genomics. ; Bioinformatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Emerging Technologies : Gateway to Understand Molecular Insight of Diseases, Newer Drugs, Their Design and Targeting -- Chapter 2. Polypharmacology: New Paradigms in Drug Development -- Chapter 3. Drug Repurposing in Biomedical Research : Benefits and Challenges -- Chapter 4. Computational Methods for Drug Repurposing -- Chapter 5. Genomic Approaches for Drug Repositioning -- Chapter 6. Organ-On-A- Chip: Novel in-Vitro Model For Drug Discovery -- Chapter 7. Precision Radiomolecular Oncology: Challenging the Classical Statistical Evidence Based Medicine -- Chapter 8. Drug Repositioning of the Phenylpiperazine Derivative Naftopidil in Prostate Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 9. Biomarker Based Drug Discovery and Reverse Translational Approach -- Chapter 10. Nanotechnology in Dentistry -- Chapter 11. Nanoparticles a Potential Breakthrough in Counteracting Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections: A Holistic View on Underlying Mechanisms and Antibacterial Properties -- Chapter 12. Emerging Role of Cannabinoid System Modulators in Treatment of Cancer -- Chapter 13. Nanodrugs : A Futuristic Approach for Treating Nephrolithiasis -- Chapter 14. Lipo Dermaceuticals : Technological Transformation -- Chapter 15. The Importance of Drug Dose Adjustment in Elderly Patients with Special Considerations for Patients on Diverse Co-Medications and Antidepressants -- Chapter 16. Role of Microfluidics and Nano Fluidics in Managing CAD -- Chapter 17. Targeted Gene Delivery Through Magnetofection: The New Face of Medicine -- Chapter 18. Qbd-Steered Systematic Development of Drug Delivery Nanoconstructs : Vital Precepts, Retrospect and Prospects -- Chapter 19. Nanoemulsions: A Potential Advanced Nanocarrier Platform for Herbal Drug Delivery -- Chapter 20. Sirna Encapsulated Nanoparticles for Targeting Dorsal Root Ganglion (Drg) in Diabetic Neuropathic Pain -- Chapter 21. EGFR Targeted Quinazoline Clubbed Heterocycles as Anti-Cancer Agents. Chapter 22. Therapeutic Human Monoclonal Antibodies -- Chapter 23. Hydroxyapatites and Their Biomedical Applications -- Chapter 24. Recent Progress in Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Medicine: A Review -- Chapter 25. Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy: A Cutting Edge Therapy for Multiple Myeloma -- Chapter 26. Nanoparticles-Associated Lipopeptides: A New Class of Antimicrobials -- Chapter 27. Antimicrobial Applications of Engineered Metal-Based Nanomaterials -- Chapter 28. Strengthening Immunity-Ayurveda & Medicinal Plants -- Chapter 29. The Pathophysiology of Liver Disorders and Pharmacotherapy Options with Special Reference to Traditional Herbal Medicines: A Comprehensive Review -- Chapter 30. Polymeric Vehicles for Controlled Delivery of Ayurvedic Drugs for Wound Management.
    Abstract: This book, which is the third volume of Biomedical translational research, focuses on the fundamental role of biomedical research in developing new medicinal products. It emphasizes the importance of understanding biological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the disease to discover and develop new biological agents. The book uniquely explores the genomic computational integrative approach for drug repositioning. Further, it discusses the health benefits of nutraceuticals and their application in human diseases. Further, the book comprehensively reviews different computational approaches that employ GWAS data to guide drug repositioning. Finally, it summarizes the major challenges in drug development and the strategies for the rational design of the next generation more effective but less toxic therapeutic agents.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811692321
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9232-1
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    Biosystematics of Triticeae : Volume V. Genera: Campeiostachys, Elymus,Pascopyrum, Lophopyrum, Trichopyrum, Hordelymus, Festucopsis, Peridictyon, and Psammopyrum (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plants Evolution. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Agriculture. ; Plant Evolution. ; Evolutionary Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Biosystematics of Genus Campeiostachys -- Chapter 2. Biosystematics of Genus Elymus -- Chapter 3. Biosystematics of Genus Pascopyrum -- Chapter 4. Biosystematics of Genus Lophopyrum -- Chapter 5. Biosystems of Genus Trichopyrum -- Chapter 6. Biosystematics of genus Hordelymus -- Chapter 7. Biosystematics of Genus Festucopsis -- Chapter 8. Biosystematics of Genus Peridictyon -- Chapter 9. Biosystematics of Genus Psammopyrum.-.
    Abstract: This book review and rearrange the research data of Triticeae published over hundreds of years, applying a modern scientific approach. Triticeae is an important tribe in the grass family (Peaceae). It includes the major cereal crops, such as wheat, barley and rye, in addition to many valuable forage crops found in different genera, such as Elymus, Agropyron, Pasthyrostachys, and Leymus. The knowledge of appropriate Triticeae taxonomy and biosystematics will serve as genetic breeding of wheat, barley, rye and forage grass. The authors attempted to remain the truth and remove the false for deriving a more natural biosystematics of Triticeae. This book covers taxonomy, cytogenetics, and molecular phylogeny. It summarizes the biosystematics of Triticeae with comprehensive and updated data. This book is divided into five volumes (Volumes 1- 5), and includes 30 genera, 2 subgenera, 464 species, 9 subspecies, and 186 varieties in Triticeae. Volume 5 introduces nine perennial genera in Triticeae: Campeiostachys, Elymus, Pascopyrum, Lophopyrum, Trichopyrum, Hordelymus, Festucopsis, Peridictyon, and Psammopyrum. Elymus (StH), Campeiostachys (StYH), Lophopyrum (E), and Trichopyrum (ESt)are polymorphic genus. They show similar morphological characters, and it is difficult to distinguish them based merely on morphological variation. Pascopyrum (StHNsXm), Hordelymus (XoXr), Festucopsis (L), Peridictyon (Xp), and Psammopyrum (EL) are small genera, mostly monotypic genera. This book can serve as highly qualified, valuable, and convenient handbooks for audiences who are interested in Triticeae. This book also includes many illustrations, in addition to the description, to help the audience understand, morphological features of the concerned taxa, which makes the explanation more precise and obvious. It is a useful tool to understand the relationship among species in Triticeae.
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    Pages: XVII, 712 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811900150
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0015-0
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    Glycosignals in Cancer : Molecular Assembly and Recognition (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical genetics. ; Life sciences. ; Cytology. ; Internal medicine. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Genetics. ; Life Sciences. ; Cell Biology. ; Internal Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Search for novel tumor epitopes related to carbohydrates -- Chapter 1.1. The ganglioside structures: chemistry and biochemistry -- Chapter 1.2. Fucosylated proteins as cancer biomarkers -- Part II. Assembly of glycoconjugates -- Chapter 2.1. Siglec-7 and synthetic sialylpolymer -- Chapter 2.2. Role of Sialyl-Tn antigen in Cancer Metastasis -- Chapter 2.3. Insights into the Role of Chondroitin Sulfate in Cancer -- Part III. Signaling pathways modulated by glycosylation -- Chapter 3.1. Significance of FUT8in pancreatic cancer and others -- Chapter 3.2. Effects of Bullfrog sialic acid-binding lectin in cancer cells -- Part IV. Interaction between carbohydrate and carbohydrate-recognizing molecules -- Chapter 4.1. Opposite functions of mono- and disialylated glycosphingolipids on the membrane of cancer cells -- Chapter 4.2. Tumor progression through interaction of mucins with lectins and subsequent signal transduction -- Part V. Clinical trials targeting glycosignals -- Chapter 5.1. Immunotherapy of Neuroblastoma Targeting GD2 and Beyond.
    Abstract: This book, now in an extensively revised second edition, provides a comprehensive summary of the latest knowledge regarding glycosignals and a thorough analysis of their involvement in not only cancers but also other refractory conditions such as chronic inflammatory disorders. Many relevant topics are covered, including the search for novel tumor epitopes related to carbohydrates, the assembly of glycoconjugates, the modulation of signaling pathways by glycosylation, and interactions between complex carbohydrates and their recognition molecules. The role of various research approaches, for example advanced mass spectrometry, high-resolution imaging, and bioinformatics, is closely examined, and the results of novel therapeutic trials targeting glycosignals are discussed. The book will be essential reading for students and young researchers with an interest in glycoscience. In presenting new results and approaches and identifying areas for future research, it will also be of benefit for specialists in the field.
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811977329
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7732-9
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    Sustainable Management of Potato Pests and Diseases (2022)
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    Keywords: Agronomy. ; Plant diseases. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Plant physiology. ; Agronomy. ; Plant Pathology. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Plant Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Potato Pests and Diseases: A Global Perspective -- Chapter 2. Phytosanitary Standards and International Exchange of Potato -- Chapter 3. Fungicide Resistance: Threats and Management Approaches -- Chapter 4. Role of Plant Nutrition in Disease Development and Management -- Chapter 5. Secondary Metabolites of Microbials as Potential Pesticides -- Chapter 6. Advances and Approaches in Mitigating Bacterial Diseases of Potato -- Chapter 7. Advances in Management of Late Blight of Potato -- Chapter 8. Role of Genetic Resources in Management of Potato Pests and Diseases -- Chapter 9. Biology and Management of Aphids Infesting Potato -- Chapter 10. Biology and Management of Whiteflies in Potato Crops -- Chapter 11. Biology and Management of Nematodes in Potato -- Chapter 12. Potato Viruses and Their Management -- Chapter 13. Serological and Molecular Diagnosis of Potato Viruses: An Overview -- Chapter 14. Pesticide Residues and International Regulations -- Chapter 15. RNA Interference: A Versatile Tool to Augment Plant Protection Strategies in Potato -- Chapter 16. New Chemistry Pesticides for Management of Potato Pests -- Chapter 17. Genome Editing Prospects to Develop Disease/Pest Resistant Potato Varieties -- Chapter 18. Biological Suppression of Insect Pests of Potato -- Chapter 19. Bio-intensive Management of Fungal Diseases of Potatoes -- Chapter 20. Use of Green Chemicals in Pest and Disease Management -- Chapter 21. Management of Major Fungal and Fungal-Like Soil-borne Diseases of Potato.
    Abstract: This book covers the important diseases and pests of potato which are of global significance. The pests and diseases in potato lead to huge economic losses by reducing the yield and quality of the produce. This book describes major pests and diseases in detail with particular emphasis on the latest developments with respect to their biology, ecology, and management. It highlights the importance of virus infection for seed potato production and diagnostic symptoms, along with management guidelines. The book brings forth tips for judicious use of pesticides for sustainable potato production and management of pesticide resistance. Use of novel approaches such as RNA interference, genome editing, and other genomic resources for drug designing in diseases and pest management is also emphasized in the book. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, extension workers, potato growers, and policy makers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture and plant pathology. National and international agricultural scientists and policy makers will also find this to be a useful read. .
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    ISBN: 9789811676956
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7695-6
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    Food Packaging: The Smarter Way (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Food science. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Food Science. ; Food Engineering. ; Food Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Chapter 1. Food packaging industry - An introduction -- Chapter 2. Toward Smarter Food Packaging -- Chapter 3. Novel packaging development, assessment and authentication using smart technologies, non-invasive biometric sensory tools, and artificial intelligence -- Chapter 4. Biodegradable packaging materials and techniques to improve their performance -- Chapter 5. Smart Freshness Indicator for Animal Based Products Packaging - Current Status.-Chapter 6. Packaging of dairy products-Emerging strategies -- Chapter 7. Functional packaging materials for fishery products applications -- Chapter 8. Edible films and coatings: Major challenges and potential applications in food Packaging: A Review.-Chapter 9. Role of sensors to improve food/beverage packaging -- Chapter 10. Functional nanomaterials for food packaging applications -- Chapter 11. Rules and regulations related with packaging.
    Abstract: This book reviews the science and technology of food packaging and covers the potential innovations in the food packaging sector. At the same time, it highlights the issues and prospects for linking the laboratory research to the market. In addition to typical packaging requirements such as food quality, shelf life, protection, communication, and marketing, the book emphasizes the need for novel packaging materials, including biodegradable packaging for a variety of food products. A wide range of food products has been kept in focus and includes animal-based food products such as dairy products and sea foods. The book presents the next level of packaging solutions i.e., smart packaging with the applications of potential tools such as intelligent and active packaging, and includes the latest research on emerging digital technologies for packaging development, assessment, and acceptability. It further highlights the strategies including blends, reinforcing agents, cold plasma, UV light applications, chemical, and enzymatic methods and explores the new opportunities leading to improvement in the packaging performance. Smart freshness indicator applications, including gas and time-temperature indicators for quality and safety of packaged products, have been covered in detail. The book also includes the functional characteristics of edible films and coatings, including their bioactive characteristics. Finally the book presents the rules and regulation related to packaging.
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    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7196-8
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    New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research : Crop Protection and Resource Management (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Plant diseases. ; Agronomy. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Plant Pathology. ; Agronomy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 Paradigm shifts in disease management -- 1 Wheat rust research-shifting paradigms globally -- 2 Forecasting of Wheat Diseases: Insights, Methods and Challenges -- 3 Leaf blight disease of wheat and barley-Past present and future -- 4 Smut and bunt diseases of Wheat: Biology, Identification and Management -- 5 Powdery mildew of wheat: Research progress, Opportunities and Challenges -- 6 Antimicrobial agents for wheat disease: Mode of action and its application -- 7 Integrated Management of Barley Diseases: Current Status and Future Research Priorities -- 8 Viral diseases of wheat: Research Progress and future perspectives -- Part 2 Innovations in entomology and nematology research -- 9 Biology and management strategies of major insect-pests of wheat -- 10 Technological Innovations for the Management of Insect-pests in Stored Grains -- 11 Modern Approaches for the Management of Cereal Cyst Nematodes in Wheat and Barley -- 12 Nanotechnology for wheat and barley health management: Current scenario and future prospectus -- Part 3 Expanding horizons in resource management -- 13 Integrated Management Practices for incremental wheat productivity -- 14 Improved Agronomic Practices for Enhancing the Resource Use Efficiency and Productivity of Wheat and Barley.-15 Efficient irrigation water management in rice-wheat cropping system -- 16 Fertilizer consumption in wheat production systems: Trends and Policies -- 17 Technical Efficiency in Indian Wheat Production: Regional Trends and Way Forward -- 18 Frontier Mechanization Technologies for Wheat Based Cropping Systems -- 19 Innovative pathways to increase resource conservation and nutrient use efficiency in rice-wheat cropping systems for food security and decreased environmental footprints -- 20 Integrated Weed Management in Wheat and Barley: Global perspective -- 21 Agroforestry for Sustainable Cereal based Cropping Systems in Indo-gangetic Plain Region. .
    Abstract: This book discusses the research progress on pathology, entomology, nematology, and resource management of wheat and barley crops. The volume summarizes the research progress and discusses the future perspectives based on current understanding of the existing issues and advancing cutting-edge technologies in the field. The book aims to help in deciding future research and development agenda by devising better strategies and techniques to cultivate these crops under clean and sustainable environment. Through this book an international group of leading wheat and barley researchers unveil the emerging concepts and issues related to biotic stresses and resource management and offers latest glimpses of technological needs and resource optimization in wheat and barley production system. Also, key topics such as frontier mechanization technologies, improved precision farming techniques, pluralistic extension and policy interventions for enhancing the resource efficiency and livelihood security of the farmers are explored here. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, molecular breeders, cereal biochemists and biotechnologists, policymakers and professionals working in the area of wheat and barley research, food and cereal industry. Also, the book serves as an additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture and food sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this book to be a useful read. Volume 1 of New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research covers global trends, breeding and quality enhancement.
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    ISBN: 9789811641343
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4134-3
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    Rhizosphere Microbes : Soil and Plant Functions (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plant physiology. ; Plant diseases. ; Microbial ecology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Pathology. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Microbial Interactions in the Rhizosphere Contributing Crop Resilience to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses -- Chapter 2. Rhizosphere microbes for sustainable maintenance of plant health and soil fertility -- Chapter 3. Dissecting Structure and Function of Plant Rhizomicrobiome: A Genomic Approach -- Chapter 4. Plant Root Exudates as Determinant Of Rhizomicrobiome -- Chapter 5. Rhizospheric Microbial Community: Ecology, Methods and Functions -- Chapter 6. Signaling in the Rhizosphere for Better Plant and Soil Health -- Chapter 7. Microbial Transformation of Nutrients in Soil: An Overview -- Chapter 8. Microbial indicator of soil health: Conventional to Modern Approaches -- Chapter 9. Rhizosphere Microbes – Driver for Soil Health Management -- Chapter 10. Ralstonia solanacearum: - Biology and its Management in Solanaceous Crops -- Chapter 11. Seed Endophytes: The Benevolent Existence in the Plant System -- Chapter 12. Exploitation of plant tissue invading rhizospheric microbes as biofertilizer -- Chapter 13. Contribution of Microbe-Mediated Processes in Nitrogen Cycle to Attain Environmental Equilibrium -- Chapter 14. Contribution of Zinc Solubilizing and Mobilizing Microorganisms (ZSMM) to Enhance Zinc for Better Soil, Plant and Human Health -- Chapter 15. Fungal Siderophore: Biosynthesis, Transport, Regulation, and Potential Applications -- Chapter 16. Status of Silicon in Ecosystem, Silicon Solubilization by Rhizospheric Microorganisms and their Impact on Crop Productivity -- Chapter 17. Diversity and Function of Microbes Associated with Rhizosphere of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) -- Chapter 18. Diversity and community structure of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the rhizosphere of salt affected soils -- Chapter 19. Beta-glucanolytic soil actinomycetes- Diversity and applications -- Chapter 20. Microbial Diversity of Chickpea Rhizosphere -- Chapter 21. The rhizosphere microbiome and its role in plant growth in stressed environment -- Chapter 22. Rhizobacteria mediated alleviation of abiotic stresses in crops -- Chapter 23. Rhizospheric Microbes as Potential Tool for Remediation of Carbofuran: An Overview -- Chapter 24. Trichoderma spp.: A Unique Fungal Biofactory for Healthy Plant Growth -- Chapter 25. Management of Sclerotium rolfsii induced Diseases in Crops by Trichoderma species -- Chapter 26. Biotic Stress Management in Horticultural Crops through Microbial Intervention -- Chapter 27. Commercial aspects of biofertilizers and biostimulants development utilizing rhizosphere microbes: global and indian scenario.
    Abstract: Plants create a dynamic micro-biosphere in the soil, around the roots, called as ‘rhizosphere’, which harbors diverse number of microorganisms for sustaining their growth and development. A soil with diverse and multi-traits microbial communities is considered healthy to enhance crop productivity. In the last decades, rhizosphere biology has gained attention due to unraveling of new mechanisms, processes and molecules in the rhizosphere that contributes towards the promotion of plant productivity. The rhizospheric microbes and associated processes are being utilized for harnessing potential of soils in effective and sustainable functioning in the agro-ecosystems. Broadly, the book discusses rhizospheric microbes and their role in modulating functions of soil and crop plant. Specifically, it highlights conventional and modern aspects of rhizosphere microbes such as – microbiome in the rhizosphere, microbes as an indicator and promoter of soil health, rhizosphere microbes as biofertilizer, biostimulator and biofortifyer, microbial signaling in the rhizosphere, recent tools in deciphering rhizobiome, and regulatory mechanisms for commercialization of biofertilizer, biopesticide and biostimulator. The book is useful for agriculture scientist, biotechnologist, plant pathologist, mycologist, and microbiologist, farming community, scientist of R&D organization, as well as teaching community, researcher and student and policy maker.
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    Pages: XX, 682 p. 68 illus., 56 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811591549
    Series Statement: Microorganisms for Sustainability, 23
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9154-9
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    Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria: Sustainable Growth of Non-legumes (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural ecology. ; Microbiology. ; Ecology . ; Agriculture. ; Agroecology. ; Microbiology. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Non-legumes: Introduction -- Chapter 2. Symbiotic and Asymbiotic Nitrogen Fixation: An Overview -- Chapter 3. Interactions of Rhizobia with Non-leguminous Plants – A Molecular Ecology Perspective for Enhanced Plant Growth -- Chapter 4. Biotechnological Solutions to Improve Nitrogenous Nutrition in Non-legume Crops -- Chapter 5. Contribution of Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria in Rice Cultivation: Past, Present and Future -- Chapter 6. Nitrogen-Fixing Archaea and Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 7. Root Nodule Bacteria-Rhizobia: Exploring the Beneficial Effects on Non-legume Plant Growth -- Chapter 8. Interactions of Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria and Cereal Crops: An Important Dimension -- Chapter 9. Microbiome to the Rescue: Nitrogen Cycling and Fixation in Non-legumes -- Chapter 10. Biological Nitrogen Fixation in the Rhizosphere of Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) and Coffee (Coffea spp.) and its Role in Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 11. Plant Growth-promoting Bacteria and Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria: Sustainability of Non-legume Crops -- Chapter 12. Harnessing Cereal-Rhizobial Interactions for Plant-Growth Promotion and Sustainable Crop Production -- Chapter 13. Ecology of Nitrogen-fixing Bacteria for Sustainable Development of Non-legume Crops -- Chapter 14. Role of Bacterial Secondary Metabolites in Modulating Nitrogen-fixation in Non-legume Plants -- Chapter 15. Progress of N Fixation by Rice-Rhizobium Association -- Chapter 16. N Fixation by Free-living and Endophytic Bacteria and Their Impact on Field Crops with Emphasis on Rice -- Chapter 17. Conclusions: The Rhizobial Eminence for Biological Nitrogen Fixation - Revisited and Refined.
    Abstract: “Zero Hunger” is one of the several Sustainable Development Goal can be achieved by an ever-green revolution. The nitrogen-fixing bacteria are game-changer and prime players for nitrogen homeostasis in the ecosystem. The playbacks of biological nitrogen fixation in the agroecosystem have been realized from symbiosis to associative and free-living interaction in a broad range of non-legume crops. The jab of various rhizobia, non-rhizobia, and free-living bacteria to the non-legumes has commenced, where they set themselves intercellularly within the root system, fixing nitrogen for enhanced crop production. This book marks new frontiers of Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria and their versatile interaction with Non-legume and Sustainable Growth.
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    Pages: XIV, 390 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811949067
    Series Statement: Microorganisms for Sustainability, 36
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4906-7
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    Molecular Marker Techniques : A Potential Approach of Crop Improvement (2023)
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    Keywords: Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Botany. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter -1 Molecular markers for harnessing heterosis in crop plants -- chapter - 2 Komparative Allele Specific PCR (KASP): An efficient high-throughput genotyping platform and its applications in crop variety development -- Chapter - 3 Marker assisted recurrent selection and crop improvement -- chapter - 4 Concepts and employment of molecular markers in Crop Breeding -- Chapter - 5 Microsatellites as potential molecular markers for genetic diversity analysis in plants -- Chapter - 6 Application of molecular marker in assessment of genetic diversity in medicinal plants -- Chapter - 7 Non coding RNA based markers: A new weapon in armory of molecular markers -- Chapter - 8 Molecular marker technique on improvement of Niger crop -- Chapter - 9 Applicability of molecular markers in ascertaining genetic diversity and relationship between five edible bamboos of North -East India -- chapter - 10 DNA Markers Assisted Crop Improvement for Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Legumes.
    Abstract: This edited book covers the applications of molecular markers in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Recent advances in molecular marker techniques such as the development of high-throughput genotyping platforms, marker-assisted selection, and non-coding RNA-based markers have been discussed. Essential information is provided on functional markers, genotype-by-sequencing, and association mapping methodologies that can facilitate accelerated crop breeding programs for increased yield, high nutritional quality, and tolerance to a variety of abiotic and biotic stresses. This volume presents basic information on molecular marker techniques from marker location up to gene cloning. The book includes a description of technical approaches in genome analysis such as comparison of marker systems, positional cloning, and array techniques. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, and plant breeders. The book also serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. .
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    Pages: XI, 368 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819916122
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1612-2
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    Millet Rhizosphere (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Soil science. ; Plant physiology. ; Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Soil Science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 -- Plant-microbe interactions promoting millets plant growth and health: Perspectives for use of microorganisms in millets production, Chapter 2 -- Diversity and function of microbes associated with the rhizosphere of millets, Chapter 3 -- Biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and its impact on millets growth, Chapter 4 -- Drought-tolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria associated with millets, Chapter 5 -- Identification of novel microbial strain for reduced pesticide use in millets, Chapter 6 -- Current insights into the role of rhizosphere bacteria in disease suppression in millets, Chapter 7 -- Comparison of rhizospheric functional diversity between chemically fertilized and bioinoculated millet, Chapter 8 -- Deciphering the role and diversity of microbes present in millet rhizosphere, Chapter 9 -- Role of phosphate solubilizing microbes on phosphorous availability and yield attributes of millet, Chapter 10 -- Impact of rhizosphere ecology on nitrogen fixation in millets, Chapter 11 -- Synergistic effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and PGPR on yield improvements in millets, Chapter 13 -- Understanding of belowground biochemical communication in millets through metabolomics, Chapter 14 -- Prospects of gene editing techniques in manipulating the rhizosphere microbiome for millets productivity, Chapter 15 -- Effect of nano-formulated agrochemicals on rhizospheric communities in millets, Chapter 16 -- Potential application of nanotechnology in biofertilizer formulation for millets.
    Abstract: This edited volume is the first book that explicitly explains the link between the extraordinarily small-scale microbial processes and the growth and yield attributes of millet crops. This book includes chapters emphasizing on the effects of rhizosphere biology on long-term millet crop management. Millets are a collection of small-grained cereal grasses that are grown for human carbohydrate needs. They are among the oldest crops, mainly divided into two groups: major and small millets based on seed size. Major millets are composed of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum); while small millets are composed of six species that includes finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.)), little millet (Panicum sumatrense), kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum (L.)), foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.)), barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea (L.)), and proso millet (Panicum miliaceum (L.). These crops are earlier considered as orphan crops, but recently due to their nutritional values it is gaining the importance. Various reports are published based on role of rhizosphere on growth and health of these crops. The rhizosphere being a dynamic interface among the plant roots and soil microbes provides a number of advantages to the millets too. The soil properties in rhizospheric region are also different as compared to the bulk soil. This book discovers the functional attributes of rhizosphere in promoting the healthy growth of millet crop and achieving higher yield during the changing climatic condition. This book is of interest to university teachers, scientists working in the millets, and policymakers in agricultural departments. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, biotechnology, microbiology, genetics, and soil science.
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    Pages: XIII, 348 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819921669
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2166-9
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    Innovation for Environmentally-friendly Food Production and Food Safety in China (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Precision agriculture and nitrogen management technologies -- Chapter 3. Food safety and the importance of comprehensive analytical methods for pesticides and other contaminants -- Chapter 4. Artificial intelligence and hyperspectral modeling for soil management -- Chapter 5. Biochar-based technology in food production, climate change mitigation and sustainable agricultural soil management - post Terra Preta era -- Chapter 6. Diversity and ecological functions of soil microbial community in black soil in northeast China -- Chapter 7. Lignosulphonates as soil amendments in agriculture -- Chapter 8. Ecological functions of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in agriculture -- Chapter 9. The agro-extension service evolution in China and Norway: different pathways to tackle evolving challenges -- Chapter 10. Climate smart agriculture in China: current status and future perspectives -- Chapter 11. China-Africa joint force on integrated pest and disease management (IPM) for food security - fall armyworm as a showcase.
    Abstract: The edited volume focuses on modern agro-technologies for achieving climate smart agriculture in China and meeting the UN sustainable development goals (especially SDGs 2, 13, and 15). It describes the technologies being adopted in China for meeting food security challenges, with the main focus being on soils. China is a large and diverse country, and what happens there has a global impact. In the past decades, China has achieved remarkable increases in food production, feeding nearly 20% of the world population with less than 10% of the arable land. This great achievement was mainly based on the intensive use of chemical inputs like fertilizers and pesticides, which in turn caused environmental pollution and food safety issues. China has fully realized this important issue and has adopted a “Zero Growth” policy to restrict the further increase in chemical fertilizers after 2020. Chinese scientists have developed regional optimum crop management practices and guidelines to increase crop yield and nutrient use efficiencies compared with current farming practices. Chinese agricultural soil is also currently in critical condition with severe environmental pollution. These agricultural practices need improvement to maintain sustainable food production with minimum environmental footprint. At present, the traditional mode of agricultural production in China is difficult to sustain. This book offers case studies and sustainable solutions for transforming agricultural sciences in China. The book is a useful reading material for stakeholders such as governments, policymakers, research institutions, and farmers. .
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    Pages: XVI, 252 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819928286
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2828-6
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    Biostimulants: Exploring Sources and Applications (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Agriculture. ; Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Plant Biostimulants: Overview of categories and effects -- Chapter 2. Biostimulant potential of seaweed extracts derived from Laminaria and Ascophyllum nodosum -- Chapter 3. Borage extracts as biostimulants of plant growth and development -- Chapter 4. Simple organic acids as plant biostimulants -- Chapter 5. Animal-derived hydrolyzed protein and its biostimulant effects:In: Biostimulants: exploring sources and applications -- Chapter 6. Protein hydrolysates as Biostimulants of Plant Growth and Development -- Chapter 7. Biostimulants and their extraction from food and agro based industries -- Chapter 8. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF MICROBIAL AND PLANT BASED BIOSTIMULANTS ON PLANT NUTRITION -- Chapter 9. The role of biostimulants in plant growth, development and abiotic stress management: recent insights -- Chapter 10. Role of Biostimulants in Agriculture -- Chapter 11 Biostimulants: Emerging trend and opportunities.
    Abstract: This edited book is a comprehensive compilation highlighting sources of biostimulants, their production, influence on plant growth and development, and regulatory status of plant biostimulants for better understanding and opening new vistas for future research. Biostimulants, the biological formulations are known to meliorate the plants growth and vigour, improve nutritional efficiency along with maintaining their well-being mainly via providing protection against a wide range of infections. Both horticultural as well as agricultural crops involve the utilization of the biostimulants. Fulvic and humic acids, nitrogen-containing compounds, protein hydrolysates, favourable bacteria and fungi, and extracts of seaweed are the chief active components of these. The major driving force for these materials is the organic farming industry and demand for sustainable crop production. This book will be of great interest to researchers, teachers, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policy makers. Moreover, this book does the work of a supplementary reading for students in various fields such as agriculture, soil science, ecology, environmental science and forestry at undergraduate as well as graduate level. This will be a gainful read for national and international agricultural scientists and the policy makers. • Elaborates on biostimulants induced influence of plant growth and development • Covers all aspects of biostimulants sources and its role in plant life in detail • Discusses evidence based approach in biostimulants sources and its useful applications in plants .
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    Pages: XII, 290 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811670800
    Series Statement: Plant Life and Environment Dynamics,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7080-0
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    Agro-biodiversity and Agri-ecosystem Management (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Ecology . ; Agricultural ecology. ; Agriculture. ; Ecology. ; Agroecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section I General -- Chapter 1: Introduction to agro-biodiversity and agri-ecosystem in the 21st century -- Section II Agro Biodiversity Conservation and Challenges -- Chapter 2: An Assessment of Forest Diversity: Challenges and Management -- Chapter 3: Agrobiodiversity, Status, and Conservation Strategies -- Chapter 4: Role of Range grasses in conservation and restoration of biodiversity -- Chapter 5: Molecular approaches in Agro Biodiversity Conservation -- Section III Agri Ecosystem Services and Climate Resilience -- Chapter 6: Carbon Sequestration Potential in Agricultural Systems -- Chapter 7: Inter-Connectivity between Climate Resilience, Climate Change and Adaptability -- Chapter 8: Soil organic carbon and total nitrogen stocks under different land uses in Achanakmaar Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve, India -- Chapter 9: Vegetation Biomass and Carbon Stock Assessment under Different Forest Types of Temperate and Alpine Forest Ecosystem of Western Himalayas -- Section IV Advance Approaches for Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Restoration -- Chapter 10: Molecular approaches in conservation and restoration of agro-biodiversity -- Chapter 11: Adapting Land Degradation and Enhancing Ethnic Livelihood Security through Fruit Production: Evidence from Hilly Areas of Bangladesh -- Chapter 12: Restoration and Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources via Molecular Techniques: An Important Measure for Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 13: Molecular Approaches in Restoration of Agrobiodiversity -- Chapter 14: Genomics Approaches for Restoration and Conservation of Agro-biodiversity -- Section V Technological Intervention for Agricultural Development -- Chapter 15: Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production in Transgenic Plants: Green Plastics for Better Future & Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 16: Application of artificial intelligence for the development of sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 17: Information and technology use in agriculture and Livestock development -- Chapter 18: Use of wild edible plants can meet the needs of future generation.
    Abstract: This edited book collates latest findings in the field of agro-biodiversity and agri-ecosystem management across the globe through selected case studies. The primary aim of the book is to cover agro-biodiversity and agri-ecosystem advancements in the field of agricultural resource management. The book explores a range of technologies that support sustainable use of resources and facilities, such as Natural Resource Management (NRM), Resource Conservation Technologies (RCTs), Integrated Farming System (IFS), Integrated Crop Management (ICM), Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), use of solar energy, promotion of agro-ecological zone specific agricultural production, application of climate resilient technologies, secondary agricultural practices and post-harvest technologies. Agro-biodiversity and agri-ecosystem not only contributes to overall growth of the economy but also reduces poverty by providing employment and food security to the majority of the population in the continent and thus it is the most inclusive growth sectors of the economy of Asian and African countries. The book is relevant for researchers and policy makes in the field of agriculture, food system research, ecology, agricultural diversification, resource management etc.
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    Pages: XV, 366 p. 48 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811909283
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0928-3
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    Stress-responsive Factors and Molecular Farming in Medicinal Plants (2023)
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    Keywords: Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Molecular biology. ; Botany. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Molecular Biology. ; Plant Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An overview of medicinal plants: Drugs of tomorrow -- Chapter 2. Medicinal properties of plant under adverse environmental condition -- Chapter 3. Response of Secondary Metabolites of Ocimum gratissimum L. Under Copper Stress Condition -- Chapter 4. Resilience mechanism of medicinal plants under harsh environment -- Chapter 5. Nature Interpretation Sites (NIS) A New Hope of Ex-situ garden for Conservation and cultivation of Economically Important RET MAP’s In Higher Himalayan Regions -- Chapter 6. Gene expression in medicinal plants in stress condition -- Chapter 7. Revealing the epigenetic mechanisms underlying the stress response in medicinal plants -- Chapter 8. Transcriptional Regulation in biosynthesis of phytochemicals in medicinal plants under stress conditions -- Chapter 9. Role of miRNA in medicinal plants under stress condition -- Chapter 10. Secondary metabolites biosynthesis and related gene expression under Ultraviolet-B radiation -- Chapter 11. Signaling molecules in medicinal plants response to cold stress -- Chapter 12. Aquaporins gene expression in plants under stress condition -- Chapter 13. Genomic instability in medicinal plants in response to heavy metal stress -- Chapter 14. Proteomics response of medicinal plants to salt stress -- Chapter 15. Regulation of PGPR-related genes in medicinal plants in adverse condition -- Chapter 16. Role of phytomelatonin in plant tolerance under environmental stress -- Chapter 17. Omics’ approaches to analysis of stress responses genes in medicinal plants -- Chapter 18. Next generation sequencing (NGS) for metabolomics study in medicinal plants under stress condition -- Chapter 19. Targeted improvement of medicinal plants under stress condition through CRISPR/Cas mediated genome engineering -- Chapter 20. Molecular farming of medicinal plants in the face of environmental challenges.
    Abstract: This contributed volume brings out a comprehensive collection of changes from cellular to molecular levels in medicinal plants under extreme environments. The focus of this book is to address the molecular changes in medicinal plants under different abiotic stresses. Medicinal plants are regarded as rich resources of components that can be used for drug development in the pharmaceutical industry. A few medicinal plants are considered vital sources of nutrients and solicited for their therapeutic properties. Therefore, it is essential to understand medicinal plants' interaction under abiotic stresses as compounds obtained from these plants play an important role in human health. This book is of interest to students, teachers, researchers, scientists, medicinal plant experts, and policymakers. Also, the book provides study material for undergraduate and graduate students of botany, environmental sciences, medicinal and aromatic plants, biochemistry, and biotechnology. National and international scientists working in the area of medicinal plants, drug development, and policymakers will also find this a useful read.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819944804
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4480-4
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    Textbook of Forensic Science (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Forensic sciences. ; Medical jurisprudence. ; Biomedical Research. ; Forensic Science. ; Forensic Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: Module 1_Introduction to Forensic Science & Crime -- Module 2_Criminalistics -- Module 3_ Forensic Biological Sciences -- Module 4_Forensic Physical Sciences -- Module 5_Forensic Chemical Sciences -- Module 6_Emerging fields in Trends in Forensics.
    Abstract: This textbook provides essential and fundamental information to modern forensics investigations. It discusses criminalistics and crime scene aspects, including investigation, management, collecting and packaging various types of physical evidence, forwarding, and chain of custody. It presents fundamental principles, ethics, challenges and criticism of forensic sciences and reviews the crime typologies, the correlates of crime, criminology, penology, and victimology. It provides a viewpoint on legal aspects, including types of evidence, the procedure in the court and scrutiny of the evidence and experts. The book summarizes forensic serological evidences such as blood, semen, saliva, milk-tears, sweat, vaginal fluids, urine, and sweat. It also provides an overview of forensic examination of different types of evidence and also includes comprehensive detailing of forensic ballistics including firearm classification, bullet comparison and matching. Further, it explores the examinations of drugs, chemicals, explosives, and petroleum products. It focuses on the various aspects of forensic toxicology, including the study of various poisons/toxins, associated signs and symptoms, a fatal dose /fatal period of poisons. The book also emphasizes digital and cyber forensics, including classification, data recovery tools, encryption and decryption methods, image, and video forensics. It is a useful resource for graduate and post-graduate students in the field of Forensic Science.
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    Pages: XV, 839 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819913770
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1377-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-1377-0
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    Crime Scene Management within Forensic Science : Forensic Techniques for Criminal Investigations (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Forensic sciences. ; Toxicology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Forensic Science. ; Toxicology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Forensic Dna Analysis: A Powerful Investigative Tool -- 2 “Crime Scene Management Within Forensic Science-Forensic Techniques For Criminal Investigations -- 3 Small Size, Big Impact: Insects For Cadaver Examination -- 4 Dermatoglyphics & Other Impressions: Deciphering The Potential Of A Unique Hominid Niche -- 5 Postmortem Toxicology: A facet of drugs of expedites crimes -- 6 Forensic Biology: A Passport For Biological Evidence -- 7 Sexual offences: Recent methods of Investigation -- 8 Investigation Of Disaster Victim Identification -- 9 Review On Clinical Forensic Medicine -- 10 Firearms and Ammunitions: A sentient approach in criminal investigation -- 11 Digital and Cyber Forensics: A Contemporary evolution in Forensic Sciences -- 12 Fire Investigation: Arson Or Accidental -- 13 Psychological Evaluations: An Indoor game of Criminal Minds -- 14 Competence of Evidences: A Pragmatic Approach in Court of Law -- 15 Penology: A friend or foe for criminal justice system -- 16 Chain Of Custody: Scaling The Investigation To The Event. .
    Abstract: This book, the second volume of Crime Scene Management in Forensic Sciences, reviews the role and impact of forensic evidence in criminal investigations. It also addresses the importance of post mortem examination in criminal cases. The book investigates the use of insects and arthropods to estimate post mortem intervals during forensic investigations. Further, it discusses the physiological effects of xenobiotics at the time of death, based on their concentration and distribution in the body at autopsy. Importantly, it also discusses digital forensic investigation, which can be used for the analysis of digital evidence produced at a court of law. Lastly, it defines the structure and legal framework of these forensic evidences for the effective administration of the criminal justice system. It is an excellent source of information for forensics scientists and legal professionals.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811666834
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6683-4
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    Cereal Diseases: Nanobiotechnological Approaches for Diagnosis and Management (2022)
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    Keywords: Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Nanotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Nanotechnology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An introduction to rice diseases -- Chapter 2. Bacterial diseases of rice -- Chapter 3. Viral diseases of rice -- Chapter 4. Etiology, epidemiology, and management of maize diseases -- Chapter 5. Viral diseases of maize -- Chapter 6. Barley diseases: Introduction etiology, epidemiology, and their management -- Chapter 7. Identification of new susceptibility gene and its role in plant immunity -- Chapter 8. Breeding strategies for developing disease-resistant wheat: present, past, and future -- Chapter 9. Potential breeding strategies for developing disease-resistant barley: progress, challenges, and applications -- Chapter 10. Economic and Eco-friendly alternatives for the efficient and safe management of wheat diseases -- Chapter 11. Resistance gene identification, cloning, and characterization in plants -- Chapter 12. The role of genetic, genomic, and breeding approaches in the fight against fungal diseases in wheat -- Chapter 13. Disease Resistance genes identification, cloning, and characterization in plants -- Chapter 14. Utilization of Biosensors in the Identification of Bacterial Diseases in Maize -- Chapter 15. Nanomaterials for integrated crop disease managemenT -- Chapter 16. Metallic Nanoparticles and Nano-based bioactive formulations as Nano fungicides for Sustainable Disease Management in Cereals -- Chapter 17. Applications of nano-biotechnological Approaches in Diagnosis and Protection of Wheat Diseases -- Chapter 18. Nanomaterials for the Reduction of Mycotoxins in Cereals.
    Abstract: New ways to improve cereal crops against fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases are covered in this book that was put together by a group of experts. These include genetics, genome editing systems, and nano-biotechnological tools. Cereal crops are mainly the world's leading food crops and feed a large share of the world population. However, external factors, such as pathogens, have often threatened their productivity. Like wheat, rice, maize, oats, barley, millet and storage, etiology, epidemiology, and diseases in cereal crop management. In addition, the importance of crop genetics and genomics in combating pathogens has been discussed. This book offers up-to-date information on new methods, such as the potential of the genome editing system for crop improvement, in particular the CRISPR-Cas system. The current volume also talks about identification, plant breeding, genome editing, and nanotechnology tools that can be used to fight disease in cereal crops. This book is good for students, teachers, and researchers who study biotic stress in cereals, as well as scientists who study nanotechnology, disease resistance, pathogen biology, genome editing, agriculture sciences, and future biotechnology.
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    Pages: XII, 406 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811931208
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3120-8
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    Agricultural Microbiology Based Entrepreneurship : Making Money from Microbes (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial genetics. ; Agriculture. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Concept of entrepreneur and entrepreneurship -- 2. Government schemes for entrepreneurship programs -- 3. Skills for entrepreneurs -- 4. Intellectual Property Principles in Microbial Technologies -- 5. Ethical and legal issues in microbial products in India -- 6. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis, and marketing of cyanobacterial biofertilizers -- 7. Rhizobium biofertilizers: mass production process and cost-benefit ratio analysis -- 8. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of VAM fungal biofertilizer -- 9. Mass multiplication and cost analysis of Frankia biofertilizer -- 10. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Azospirillum -- 11. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Azotobacter -- 12. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Pseudomonas -- 13. Mass production, formulation and cost-benefit ratio analysis of Bacillus thuringiensis bioinsecticide -- 14. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Trichoderma -- 15. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Metarhizium -- 16. Mass multiplication, production cost analysis and marketing of Beauveria -- 17. Chaetomium sp.: An in-sight to its antagonistic mechanisms, mass multiplication, and production cost analysis -- 18. Vermicomposting: a leading feasible Entrepreneurship -- 19. Mass Production and marketing of microbial compost -- 20. Cost benefit assessment of solid based biofertilizer production.
    Abstract: This book is first part of the 3 volume set focusing on basic and advanced methods for using microbiology as an entrepreneurial venture. This volume explains the entrepreneurship skills for production, cost-benefit analysis and marketing of bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-insecticides, seaweed liquid biofertilizer, and phosphate solubilizers. Chapters cover the applications of microorganisms in small and large scale production to achieve a sustainable output. The book provides essential knowledge and working business protocols from all related disciplines in agribusiness, organic farming, and economic integration. This book is useful to graduate students, research scholars and postdoctoral fellows, and teachers who belong to different disciplines via Botany, Agriculture, Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, and Horticulture. Next two volumes are focused on food and industrial microbiology.
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    Pages: XV, 339 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811957475
    Series Statement: Microorganisms for Sustainability, 39
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    Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural ecology. ; Agronomy. ; Agriculture Economic aspects. ; Agriculture. ; Agroecology. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Climate change and farming system- a review of status, potentials, and further work needs -- Chapter 2 Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture -- Chapter 3 Agricultural Producers' Behavioral Adaptation to Climate Change Disaster in Turkiye -- Chapter 4 Water Management Strategies for Agricultural Disasters -- Chapter 5 Disasters impacts on soil and their management -- Chapter 6 Role of Soil Science in Mitigating Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters -- Chapter 7 Role of Environmental Science for Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture -- Chapter 8 Sustainable Development in Agriculture beyond the Notion of Minimizing Environmental Impacts -- Chapter 9 Drought Stress in Crop Plants and its Management -- Chapter 10 - Impact of Heat Stress on Cereal Crops and its Mitigation Strategies -- chapter 11 Causes of Soil Erosion, its Measurements and Management -- chapter 12 Management of Crops in Water-Logged Soil -- Chapter 13 Climate Change Impact on Mangrove Forests in Pakistan -- Chapter 14 Climate Change, Flash Floods and It’s Consequences; A Case Study of Gilgit-Baltistan -- Chapter 15 Conservation agriculture a sustainable approach for disaster Risk reduction in rice wheat cropping system of Pakistan -- Chapter 16 Forestry a Way Forward for Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture -- Chapter 17 Risks of Deserts Locust and Its Mitigation -- Chapter 18 Role of Horticulture in Disaster Risk Management -- Chapter 19 Disaster Hazards and Vulnerabilities In Agriculture- Role of Food Technologist -- Chapter 20 Role of Livestock for Disaster Risk Reduction -- Chapter 21 Role of Social Sciences in Reducing Disaster Risk in Agriculture -- Chapter 22 Use of AI for Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture -- Chapter 23 Disaster Risk Reduction through Agricultural Engineering technologies -- Chapter 24 Integrated Approach for Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture through Crop, Livestock, Forestry, Poultry, and Fish farming -- Chapter 25 Key Challenges and Financial Needs to Promote Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Pakistan: A Case Study of Hunza, Pakistan.
    Abstract: This book is related to disaster risk reduction in agriculture particularly under changing climate. Climate change refers to significant, long-term changes in the global climate. There is unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate. Human activity is the principal cause. The planets average surface temperature has risen to about 1oC since the late 19th century and most of the warming occurred in the past 40 years. The years 2016 and 2020 are tied for the warmest year on the record. Similarly, other evidence of rapid climate change includes warming of oceans, shrinking of ice sheets, retreating glaciers, decreasing snow cover, rising of sea level, declining artic sea ice, increased frequency of extreme events, ocean acidification and loss of biodiversity. Hence, climate change impacts, both extreme weather and slow-onset events, have impacted several sectors of the national economies and activities, in particular agriculture and food production, augmented by other challenges be it geopolitical, cost of finance or supply chain related, and in a time of increased food insecurity. Without CO2 fertilization, effective adaptation, and genetic improvement, each degree-Celsius increase in global mean temperature would, on average, reduce global yields of wheat by 6.0%, rice by 3.2%, maize by 7.4%, and soybean by 3.1%. Hence this book is useful as a study material to teach in the field of agriculture and climate change. The book is useful for instructors and postgraduate as well as undergraduate students involved in the study of climate change. The book also provide guidance to multiple stakeholders to design mitigation and adaptation efforts to climate change and ensure food security in the developing world.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819917631
    Series Statement: Disaster Resilience and Green Growth,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1763-1
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    Polymeric Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration : From Surface/Interface Design to 3D Constructs (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Biomaterials. ; Biomedical Research. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Biomaterials.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An Introduction to Scaffolds, Biomaterial Surfaces, and Stem Cells -- Part I. Structural Scaffolds and Bio-activation -- Chapter 2. Polymeric and Biomimetic ECM Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications -- Chapter 3. Versatile Hydrogels in Regenerative Medicine -- Chapter 4. Multilayer Microcapsules with Tailored Structures and Properties as Delivery Carriers for Drugs and Growth Factors -- Part II Biomaterials Surfaces/Interfaces and Bio-interactions. Chapter 5. Interactions of Biomaterial Surfaces with Proteins and Cells -- Chapter 6. Surface Modification of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds -- Chapter 7. Gradient Biomaterials and Their Impact on Cell Migration -- Chapter 8. Stem Cell Differentiation Mediated by Biomaterials/Surfaces -- Part III Regeneration of Some Clinic-Targeted Tissues -- Chapter 9. Cartilage Regeneration -- Chapter 10. Skin Regeneration -- Chapter 11. Regeneration of Blood Vessels -- Chapter 12. Cardiac repair and regeneration -- Chapter 13. Nerve Regeneration.
    Abstract: This book reviews state of the art of polymeric biomaterials for regenerative medicine and highlights advances in both fundamental science and clinical practice. It summarizes the latest techniques in polymeric scaffold fabrication, delivery carriers, physiochemical property modulation, as well as their influence on the adhesion and performance of biomolecules, cells, and tissues. It also describes methods for creating biofunctional surfaces/interfaces and subsequently modulating the host response to implantable materials. Lastly, it discusses the applications of biomaterials and constructs in soft-tissue regenerative medicine. It is a valuable resource for materials scientists and engineers wishing to identify research priorities to fulfill clinical needs and provides physicians with insights into emerging novel biomaterials. This integrated approach also offers engineering students a sense of the relevance of materials science in the development of novel therapeutic strategies. In the second edition, most of the chapters are updated according to the latest progress of this research field. A new chapter on nerve regeneration is also included.
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    Pages: VIII, 577 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819969487
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6948-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-6948-7
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    Advances in Seed Production and Management (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plants Development. ; Plant diseases. ; Plant physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Development. ; Plant Pathology. ; Plant Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Role of Quarantine in Management of Transboundary Seed-borne Diseases -- Chapter 2: Application of advanced seed production techniques in sugarcane crop improvement -- Chapter 3: Agroecological management of stem borers' for healthy seed production in sugarcane -- Chapter 4: Sugarcane White Leaf and Grassy Shoot 1 Management For Healthy Seed Production In Vietnam -- Chapter 5: Vegetable seed production: Prospects and Challenges', the case of Ghana -- Chapter 6: Production of High Quality Tropical Forage Legume Seeds -- Chapter 7: Quality seed production of Sugar beet in India -- Chapter 8: Seed Infesting Pests And Its Control Strategies -- Chapter 9: Disease Causing Seed Pathogenic Micro-organisms and Their Management Practices -- Chapter 10: Weed Management in Sugarcane for quality seed production -- Chapter 11: Insect Pest Management for Healthy Seed Production -- Chapter 12: Effect of climate change on Pollination, Fertilization and seed development in agricultural crops -- Chapter 13: Seed Dormancy -- Chapter 14: Seed-borne Mycoflora of Edible Oilseed Crops of India -- Chapter 15: Seed borne Alternaria helianthi leaf blight in Sunflower -- Chapter 16: Interspecific hybridization among Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper (Black gram) and wild Vigna species -- Chapter 17: Technological advances in Agronomic practices of seed processing, storage, and pest management-an update -- Chapter 18: Natural products for the alternative seeds treatment -- Chapter 19: Advances in big data analytics and applications to seed technology -- Chapter 20: Seed micro-morphological characteristics in local landraces of finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) -- Chapter 21: Seed Storage and Longevity: MECHANISM, TYPES AND MANAGEMENT -- Chapter 22: Modeling seed germination response to salinity at different accelerated ageing period in canola -- Chapter 23: Methods of seed enhancement -- Chapter 24: Seed biotechnology for improvement of staple crops -- Chapter 25: PRODUCTION OF HEALTHY CANE SEEDLINGS IN THE BRAZILIAN NORTHEAST -- Chapter 26: Improvement of seed quality; a 1 Biotechnological approach -- Chapter 27: Organic packages for Seed Production -- Chapter 28: EFFECTS OF PROHEXADIONE-CALCIUM APPLICATION ON VEGETATIVE AND GENERATIVE GROWTH OF PEPPER PLANTS -- Chapter 29: BEAN COMMON MOSAIC VIRUS TRANSMISSION BY BEAN SEED cv CHERVONA SHAPOCHKA -- Chapter 30: SEED BIOLOGY -- Chapter 31: SEED BORNE DISEASES AND ITS MANAGEMENT.
    Abstract: High-quality seed is essential for healthy crops and greater agricultural productivity. At the same time, advances in breeding technology require equivalent advances in seed technology. In order to ensure food security, it is crucial to develop seeds that are high yielding, and resistant to drought, heat, cold, and insects. Gathering the latest research in seed sciences, the book includes contributions on seed production in crops such as legumes, sugar, rice, wheat and other cereals. It discusses a range of topics, like the effect of climate change on seed quality, production and storage; seed rouging; seed certification for different crop species; seed biology; and seed pathologies and their effective management. Integrating basic and applied research, this compendium provides valuable insights for researchers and students in agricultural and life sciences; professionals involved in seed certification and those working in quarantine laboratories; as well as plant pathologists. .
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    Pages: XIV, 626 p. 78 illus., 67 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811541988
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4198-8
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    Systems Modeling (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Environment. ; Computer science. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Computer Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Systems Modeling -- Chapter 2. Crop Phenotyping -- Chapter 3. Statistics and Modeling -- Chapter 4. Dynamic Modeling -- Chapter 5. Models Calibration and Evaluation -- Chapter 6. Wheat crop modeling for higher production -- Chapter 7. Genetic Analysis -- Chapter 8. Sugarcane: Contribution of process-based models for understanding and mitigating impacts of climate variability and change on production -- Chapter 9. Forecasting of rainfed wheat yield in Pothwar using Landsat 8 satellite imagery and DSSAT -- Chapter 10. Methane production in dairy cows, inhibition, measurement and predicting models -- Chapter 11. Sunflower Modeling: A Review -- Chapter 12. Disease Modeling as a Tool to Assess the Impacts of Climate Variability on Plant Diseases and Health -- Chapter 13. Chickpea Modeling under Rainfed Conditions -- Chapter 14. Potato Modeling -- Chapter 15. Application of Generalised Additive Model for Rainfall Forecasting in Rainfed Pothwar Pakistan. .
    Abstract: Achieving food security and economic developmental objectives in the face of climate change and rapid population growth requires systems modelling approaches, for example in the design of sustainable agriculture farming systems. Such approaches increase our understanding of system responses to different soil and climatic conditions, and provide insights into the effects of various variable climate change scenarios, providing valuable information for decision-makers. Further, in the agricultural sector, systems modelling can help optimise crop management and adaptation measures to boost productivity under variable climatic conditions. Presenting key outcomes from crop models used in agricultural systems this book is a valuable resource for professionals interested in using modelling approaches to manage the growth and improve the quality of various crops. .
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    Pages: XI, 425 p. 152 illus., 101 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811547287
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4728-7
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    Sowing Legume Seeds, Reaping Cash : A Renaissance within Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plants Development. ; Plant genetics. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Development. ; Plant Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. A Brief Overview of Smallholder Farmers' Access To Seed Of Improved Legume Varieties -- Chapter 2. Impact Stories And Testimonies From Diverse Actors In Groundnut Value Chain In Tanzania -- Chapter 3. Common Bean Value Chain Actors Share Their Feeling About TL Projects In Tanzania -- Chapter 4. Enthusiasm Of Actors Within The Groundnut Value Chain Sharing Impact Stories In Uganda -- 5. Empowered Communities Tell Their Own Stories From Common Bean Production In Uganda -- 6. Breakthroughs In Groundnut Production Communities In Nigeria -- 7. Women At The Center Of Cowpea Value Chain Development In Nigeria -- 8. Better-Off Women Boosting Groundnut Business In Ghana -- 9. Concluding Remarks: The Tropical Legumes Projects Empowered Communities In A Wide Variety Of Assets.
    Abstract: This open access book shares impact stories – testimonies from various value chain actors who have been part of the Tropical Legumes (TL) projects, over the past twelve years. The Tropical Legumes projects led by ICRISAT in three parts (TLI, TLII and TLIII), constitute a major international initiative supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and jointly implemented by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) partners from Sub-Saharan Africa and India. The project developed improved cultivars of common bean, cowpea, chickpea and groundnut (but also soya bean and pigeon pea cultivars in its initial phases) and delivers their seed to smallholders in BMGF-focus areas. It also strengthens the NARS and CGIAR's breeding programs and seed platforms to enhance their ability to deliver high and sustained outputs to smallholder farmers. The book compiles the experiences of a diversity of actors within the grain legume value chains, with a focus on groundnut and common beans in Tanzania and Uganda, groundnut and cowpea in Nigeria, and groundnut in Ghana. All stakeholders involved share their thoughts on being part of a decade-long development project family. National agricultural research institutes, knowledge brokering organizations, NGOs, public and private seed companies, agro-dealers, individual seed entrepreneurs, farm-implement makers, farmer cooperatives, farmer groups, individual men and women farmers, middlemen, processors, traders and consumers were all involved in this project, and as such this book provides valuable insights for development workers, technical staff, and project managers.
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    Pages: XVI, 106 p. 106 illus., 78 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811508455
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0845-5
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    Microbial Engineering for Therapeutics (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Synthetic Biology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Synthetic Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 Introduction to Microbial Engineering -- 1 Exploring the Potential of Microbial Engineering: The Prospect, Promise and Essence -- Part 2 Microbial Engineering Approaches -- 2 Role of System Biology in Microbial System -- 3 Synthetic Biology: Refining Human Health -- 4 Probiotic Engineering: A focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- 5 Engineering microbes for smart diagnostics & Lab on Chip -- 6 Bacteriophage and Virus Engineering -- 7 CRISPR Technologies: A tool for Engineering Microbes -- Part 3 Health Benefits -- 8 Recombinant Vaccines: The Revolution Ahead -- 9 Microbe-Host Metabolic Interaction- Probiotic Approach -- 10 Designer Microbes: Oncotherapy approach -- 11 The human gut microbiome in health, disease and therapeutics -- 12 Use of Engineered Bacteria for Production of Green Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals -- 13 Fat Fighting Microbes. Part 4 Innovation & Translation -- 14 Scale-up of engineering strain for industrial applications -- 15 Affordable therapeutics through Engineered Microbes -- 16 COVID-19: Lesson Learnt from Diagnostics to therapeutics. .
    Abstract: This book highlights the recent advances in the field of microbial engineering and its application in human healthcare. It underscores the systemic and synthetic biology approaches for engineering microbes and discusses novel treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases based on engineered probiotics. The book also reviews the different options and methods for engineering microbes, ranging from recombinant DNA technology to designing microbes for targeting specific sites and delivering therapeutics. Further, it discusses genetically engineered microorganisms for smart diagnostics and describes current approaches in microbial gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9-based tools. Lastly, it summarizes the potential applications of human microbiome engineering in improving human health and explores potential strategies for scaling-up the production of engineered microbial strains for commercial purposes, as well as the challenges. Given its scope, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, academics and entrepreneurs interested in understanding microbial engineering for the production of commercial products.
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    Pages: XI, 374 p. 45 illus., 44 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811939792
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3979-2
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    Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Nutritional Enhancement of Vegetable Crops-(with major emphasis on broccoli-a new cole crop in India -- Chapter 2. New Systems of Vegetable Production: Vertical, Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Organic, Microgreens -- Chapter 3. Bio-active Nutrients in Vegetables for a Healthy Life -- Chapter 4. Nutritive Vegetable crops germplasm for future food security -- Chapter 5. Nutritive Vegetable Production and Protection with the use of Virekshayurved based Herbal Kunapjal -- Chapter 6. Nutrition Rich Microgreens- An opportunity for Nutri-preneurs -- Chapter 7. On Farm Organic Input Generation for quality Vegetable Production -- Chapter 8. Bitter gourd- A Vegetable Crop for Nutrition and Health Security -- Chapter 9. Nutrition in Potato and Food Products -- Chapter 10. Antioxidants and Health Benefits of Brinjal -- Chapter 11. Home Gardening-The Way Forward to be Safe and Healthy -- Chapter 12. Andaman’s Indigenous Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 13. Off-season vegetable growing for nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 14. Capsicums for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 15. Genetic Resources of Vegetable Crops-A potential Source of Nutrition and Entrepreneurship in NEH region of India -- Chapter 16. Moringa for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 17. Mushrooms for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 18. Aquatic Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 19. Tropical Tuber Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 20. Legume Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 21. Underexploited Vegetables of Coastal India for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 22. Root Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship.
    Abstract: This edited book is compiled by renowned Horticultural scientist Padma Shri Prof. Brahma Singh and Former Head of Vegetable Science Division, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi Dr Pritam Kalia. The book is mainly focused on two aspects of vegetable crops – nutrition and entrepreneurial potential. The book explains the importance of vegetables crops as essential food items for managing food security and malnutrition. Since vitamins and minerals deficiency is on the increase globally, this book highlights the presence and availability of essential nutrients, vitamins in addition to other food constituents necessary for human health. The book also emphasizes on the potential of vegetables crops as an affordable avenue for entrepreneurial ventures. It explains the important steps in respect of vegetable crops, such as production, harvesting, packaging, transport, storage, marketing of fresh vegetables, processing and value-addition etc. The book chapters are written in simple language with recent scientific developments by the experienced and acknowledged scientists in the field. The book is a useful reading material for curriculum and examination requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate, and other university examinations. It is also of interest to professionals, researchers, policy makers and potential entrepreneurs in the field of vegetable crop farming.
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    Pages: XIV, 532 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811990168
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9016-8
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    Nanomaterials and Biomedicine : Therapeutic and Diagnostic Approach (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Nanotechnology. ; Immunology. ; Human physiology. ; Stem cells. ; Biomedical Research. ; Nanotechnology. ; Immunology. ; Human Physiology. ; Stem Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Introduction to NanoScience, NanoTechnology, and NanoParticles -- Chapter 2_NanoScience and Bioprospecting -- Chapter 3_Nanomaterials and their use in Biomedicine -- Chapter 4_Nano scaffolds and Tissue Engineering -- Module 5_NanoScience Research in Regenerative Medicine -- Chapter 6_Nanomaterials in Food: Probiotics -- Chapter 7_Eco-compatible Single format Nanobioantibody -- Chapter 8_ NanoScience and DNA barcoding.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively reviews the history of nanotechnology, and describes the physiochemical properties of various nanoparticles and their biomedical applications. Covering the biotoxicity of nanoparticles, their bio-distribution and release kinetics, and their role in diagnosis, pre-clinical drug discovery and disease prevention, it also examines the application of nanoscaffolds in tissue engineering and as cell culture templates. Further, the book discusses several fabrication methodologies for regenerative medicine, and explores nanotechnology-based stem cell therapeutics, including stem cell transfection, stem cell delivery, and stem cell expansion for promoting tissue regeneration. Lastly, it addresses the use of DNA barcoding technology from nanosamples for the detection, identification and validation of emerging pathogens, biodiversity and ancient remnants of living specimens, and highlights various strategies for the plant-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles. Given its scope, it is a valuable reference resource for graduate students and researchers interested in understanding the diverse range of biomedical applications of nanoparticles. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811552748
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5274-8
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    Sugar Beet Cultivation, Management and Processing (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Evolution and history of sugar beet in world: An overview -- Understanding the sugar beet crop and its physiology -- Physiological and molecular aspects of sucrose accumulation in sugar beet -- Shaping the Sugar Beet of Tomorrow: Current Advances in Sugar Beet Biotechnology and New Breeding Techniques -- Biotechnological approaches in sugar beet development -- Seed production and seed certification in sugar beet -- India's Sugar beet Seed Technology and Production -- Artificial seed technology -- Scope of cultivation of sugar beet under Indian sub-tropical conditions -- Factors Affecting Production Potentials and Adaptability of Sugar beet under Subtropical Conditions of Punjab -- Sugar beet Crop Production and Management -- Economical Crop Production and Management of Sugar Beet in Serbia and Montenegro -- Agronomic Management of Sugar Beet -- Autumn sown sugar beet in semi-arid regions -- New Approach to Utilize Nano-micronutrients in Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) -- Silicon foliar application in sugar beet production -- Mechanisation of weed management in sugar beet -- Chemical strategy for weed management in sugar beet -- Intercropping sugar beet with different agricultural crops -- Sugar beet production under changing climates - opportunities and challenges -- Drought Stress Management in Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Cultivation -- Exogenous putrescine-mediated drought tolerance in Sugar beet: Possible Mechanisms -- Improving sugar beet production under salinity conditions -- Etiology, epidemiology and management of Sugar beet diseases -- Foliar sugar beet diseases and their management approaches in India -- Cercospora Leaf Spot Disease -- Soil borne pathogen mediated root rot diseases of sugar beet and their management -- Integrated disease management in sugar beet for sustainable productivity -- The Technology Uses in the Determination of Sugar Beet Diseases -- Insect-pests of Sugar beet and their Integrated Management -- Biological control of sugar beet insect pests,- Biology, Pest status and management of army worm, Spodoptera litura (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) and cutworm Agrotis ipsilon (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) on Sugar beet -- Natural enemies of sugar beet -- Sugar beet nematodes – their occurrence, epidemiology and management in Ukraine -- Diseases caused by nematodes on sugar beet -- Sugar Beet Cyst Nematode (Heterodera schachtii Schmidt): Identification and Antagonists -- Endophytes for Sustainable Sugarbeet Production -- Rhizoctonia disease and its management -- Mechanization in Sugar Beet Cultivation -- Post-harvest sucrose deterioration in sugar beet -- Management strategies for reducing post-harvest deterioration of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) -- Quality and processing of sugar beet to sugars -- Bio-ethanol: Technologies, Trends and Prospects -- Sugar beet molasses production and utilization -- Bioethanol production from sugar beet juices and molasses for economic and environmental perspectives -- Sugar beet as cattle feed: Scope and prospects -- Sugar beet pulp and research efforts to diversify its use -- Sugar beet pectin and its diverse uses.
    Abstract: This book is a compilation of advancements and achievements in the field of sugar beet cultivation. It covers recent research and up-to-date information on this crop. It discusses essential aspects for high production and good yield, development and crop management, such as origin, breeding, seed production, physiology, pathology, entomology, biotechnology, and post-harvest technology. Sugar beet is known as an alternative crop for sugar production. A versatile crop having numerous uses, besides being raw material for sugar production, its molasses contain high amount of betaine which is used as a feed supplement. Due to its value profile it has attracted the millers and farmers alike. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, agriculture scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology and soil science. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Pages: XLVI, 1005 p. 278 illus., 244 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811927300
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2730-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-2730-0
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    Handbook of Millets - Processing, Quality, and Nutrition Status (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Food science. ; Agriculture. ; Biomedical Research. ; Food Science. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Millets-an Overview -- Chapter 2. Millet Cultivation an Overview -- Chapter 3. Millet Storage and Pest Management -- Chapter 4. Major Millets Processing -- Chapter 5. Minor millet processing and its impacts on composition -- Chapter 6. Chemistry of Millets: Major and Minor Constituents -- Chapter 7. Nutritional properties of millets: neglected cereals with potentials to combat malnutrition -- Chapter 8. Post-harvest Treatments and Storage of millets -- Chapter 9. Millet Milling Technologies -- Chapter 10. Effect of Processing on Functional Characteristics, Physiochemical Properties, and Nutritional Accessibility of Millets -- Chapter 11. Emerging Technologies in Millet Processing -- Chapter 12. Millet Food Products -- Chapter 13. Byproducts from Millet Processing Industry -- Chapter 14. Quality Standards for Millets -- Chapter 15. Millet Industry Scenario -- Chapter 16. Toxins in Millets.-.
    Abstract: The book offers an updated perspective on the unique characteristics of millets. Millets are consumed for their health/nutritional benefits, and in the preparation of specialty foods for target groups – from pediatrics to geriatrics. Recent trends suggest the importance of millet in the human diet due to their nutritional importance, ability to grow in high temperatures and drought conditions, and their resistance to pests and diseases. This book highlights different types of millet and discusses their properties as well as nutritional and anti-nutritional values. In addition, the book also provides information on the physiochemical properties, future prospects, current methodologies, and agricultural practices. The last few parts cover the emerging technologies in millet processing, by-products utilization, quality standards, and the current millet industry scenario. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the status of millet processing, quality, and nutraceutical product manufacture. The book is a resourceful read for students and researchers in food sciences, as well as industry experts.
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    Pages: VII, 386 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811672248
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7224-8
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    Phytobiomes: Current Insights and Future Vistas (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Microbial ecology. ; Plant physiology. ; Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Phytobiomes: role in nutrient stewardship and soil health -- Chapter 2. Role of a quorum sensing signal, acyl-homoserine lactone in a phytobiome -- Chapter 3. Plant Microbiomes: Understanding the Above Ground Benefits -- Chapter 4. Plant Mycobiome: Current Research and Applications -- Chapter 5. Role of Soil Fauna: en route to Ecosystem Services and its effect on soil health -- Chapter 6. An insight into current trends of pathogen identification in plants -- Chapter 7. Linkages of Microbial Plant Growth Promoters towards the Profitable Farming -- Chapter 8. Wheat microbiome: present status and future perspective -- Chapter 9. Entomopathogenic Fungi: A potential source for biological control of insect pests -- Chapter 10. Role of microbiotic factors against the soil-borne phytopathogens -- Chapter 11. Zinc solubilizing microbes for sustainable crop production: Current understanding, opportunities, and challenges -- Chapter 12. Endophytic phytobiomes as defense elicitors: current insights and future prospectus -- Chapter 13. Role of biotechnology in the exploration of soil and plant microbiomes -- Chapter 14. Plant parasitic nematodes management by phytobiomes and application of fly ash -- Chapter 15. Phytobiome Engineering and its impact on Next Generation Agriculture.-.
    Abstract: To satisfy the food demands of the global population, advanced technology based research is needed, that can extract the information from the plant metabolism and microbial gene pool and use it for improving plant health and productivity. Modern biotechnological tools have the ability to unlock the limitations of agricultural practices. However, the application of these tools is not well equipped. Moreover, eco-friendly agriculture by microbial inoculants is known to have positive influences on soil/plant health. Therefore it is relevant to explore the plant associated microbial niches, especially endophytes, epiphytes, and soil microbes and understand how they are benefitting each other. It can open new insights to develop sustainable agriculture practices by using consortia of microbes as plant helpers that recover the imbalanced agriculture systems and manage pathogenic diseases. This book presents the updates about the plant associated microbiomes and their contemporary uses. It covers the knowledge gap between soil and plant helper microbiomes and their application in the agriculture and allied sectors. Modern insights of phytobiomes are explored in various chapters on a variety of interrelated aspects of the fascinating areas like plant microbial interaction, integrated pest management, soil fertility intensification, sustainable crop production, and disease management. Sections in the book describe how to plant beneficial microbiomes have been utilized for sustainable green farming, with the aim to resolve the global food problem without harming the soil and environment health. This book is intended for everyone who is involved in agriculture, microbial biotechnology, bioinformatics, and all disciplines related to microbial biotechnology. These include academic students, scientists, and researchers at universities, institutes, industries, and government organizations who want to understand microbial linkages in a shorter time. It contains basic information that will be help to the non-specialist readers to understand progressive research.
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    Pages: X, 403 p. 39 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811531514
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3151-4
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    Agroindustrial Waste for Green Fuel Application (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Bioenergetics. ; Agriculture. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Bioenergetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Pulses waste to biofuels -- Chapter 2. Utilization of Wheat and Maize waste as Biofuel source -- Chapter 3. Agricultural residues and manures into bioenergy -- Chapter 4. Bioenergy from cellulose of Woody Biomass -- Chapter 5. Potential Technologies for Advanced Generation Biofuels from Waste Biomass -- Chapter 6. Biological pretreatment strategies for second generation lignocellulosic biomass to enhance ethanol production -- Chapter 7. Agricultural lignocellulosic waste to Biofuels -- Chapter 8. Mixed lignocellulosic feedstocks: An effective approach for enhanced biofuel production -- Chapter 9. Bioenergy: Challenges ahead and Future -- Chapter 10. Production of bioethanol from mixed lignocellulosic biomass:Future prospects and challenges.
    Abstract: The book revisit in depth scope of agroindustrial waste for enhancement in biofuels production on practical ground. It explores and discusses various cellulose rich agro-wastes along with low cost, advance technology based options for sustainable biofuels production. Lignocellulosic biomasses are potential producer of biofuels due to renewable nature and huge occurrence. Cellulose is the main polymeric component of these biomasses apart from lignin and hemicellulose. It can be converted into fermentable sugars using cellulase enzyme which can be further converted into the renewable energy sources such as biohydrogen, bioethanol, biogas and butanol. Chapters in this title provide exclusive and critical analysis of specific biofuels production process only from lignocellulosic biomass, based on their type, property, availability, cost and most important sugar or cellulose content along with the simplest process search for converting these biomasses into biofuels to make overall process more simple and economical. It is a useful guide for academician and environmentalist who are working to explore feasible advantages associated with these kinds of waste management and their effective valorization. It is also a great resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, professionals, and other interested individuals/groups working in the field of biofuel/bioenergy.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811962301
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6230-1
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    Grant writing for medical and healthcare professionals (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Research Methodology. ; Clinical medicine Research. ; Biomedical Research. ; Research Skills. ; Clinical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section I: Understanding Grant Writing: What is your Aim (Ambition-Interest-Mission), and what you want to do -- What is a grant? How to prepare for writing a grant proposal application -- Funders Perspective: What the funding body expects from researchers? -- Funding organizations for science and healthcare -- Obtaining letters of support -- Section II: The process for grant writing: Writing a Grant Proposal for a Single Centre Study: step-by-step approach -- Budgeting the project-detailing the required funding and expenditure -- Proving the competency of the researcher and the adequacy of the infrastructure to carry out the research -- Agreement and MOU – ethical and legal aspects of funding for healthcare research -- Write an impressive cover page (Covering letter) and abstract for the grant proposal application -- Surveillance plan and site visit – Roles and rights of the researcher and the funding agency -- Sources of funding and acknowledgment – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines -- Writing a grant proposal for a Collaborative study -- Checklist for grant proposal – Mandatory elements -- Tips for improvising the chance of getting the grant -- Dealing with The Rejected Grant Proposal- Learning From The Mistakes -- Section III: Grant writing for specific regional funding organizations: Preparing a grant proposal for medical research in the UK -- Preparing a grant proposal for the USA -- Preparing a Grant Proposal for Australia -- Proposal Writing for Grant Application in Malaysia -- Grant writing for other Asian countries.
    Abstract: Conducting research requires resources to meet the research need. The resources in the research institutes/ centers are often inadequate, limiting the research outcome. Research grants help overcome those limitations and help the researchers carry out quality research without any restriction. Grant proposal writing is an essential skill to be mastered by every researcher. However, the majority of the medical schools, except the few research institutes, do not have a structured learning module for obtaining grants. On most occasions, the skill of writing grant proposals goes by self-learning. For students, it is burdening due to the tremendous time consumed to learn the craft of writing the grant proposal and the exhausting clinical and academic work. This book is carefully prepared to keep in mind the difficulties faced by the young researchers and the students concerning choosing a funding agency, grant makers' expectations, budgeting, surveillance and site visits, rights of the researcher and the funding agency, and ethical and legal aspects of obtaining the grant. The book also covers the alternate plan for partial funding or interruption of the financing, reporting the source of funding and acknowledgment, good clinical practice guidelines, and dealing with the rejected grant proposal. The research projects are often dropped or modified extensively due to the limited resources in the existing facility. The researchers are forced to compromise the research objective due to expensive requirements. There is a shortage of awareness regarding the availability of funding and grant for the conduct of research. Even if the researchers are aware of obtaining the financing, there is a lack of training in grant proposal writing, which is essential in getting the research funding. This book on grant proposal writing for medical and healthcare professionals covers such difficulties and deficiencies. It will provide complete companionship from knowing the funding agency to obtaining the grant. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811970184
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7018-4
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    Plant Phenolics in Sustainable Agriculture : Volume 1 (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Climatology. ; Environment. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Salicylic acid-mediated salt stress tolerance in plants -- Chapter 2. Biotechnology for Extraction of Plant Phenolics -- Chapter 3. Exploitation of Plant Phenolics in Animal Farming -- Chapter 4. FLAVONES AND FLAVONOLS: BIOACTIVITIES AND RESPONSES UNDER LIGHT STRESS IN HERBS -- Chapter 5. Interactive Biology of Auxins and Phenolics in Plant Environment -- Chapter 6. Bioavailability and Nutritional analysis of Flavonoids -- Chapter 7. Newly Identified Phenolic Compounds from Different Plant Families -- Chapter 8. Phenolic alleochemicals from crops and weed management -- Chapter 9. Phenolic Compounds against Fungal and Viral Plant Diseases -- Chapter 10. Phenolic compounds from medicinal herbs: their role in animal health and diseases: A new approach for sustainable welfare and development -- Chapter 11. Phenolics- A game changer in the life cycle of plants -- Chapter 12. Phenolics as plant protective companion against abiotic stress -- Chapter 13. Phenolics: A key defence Secondary Metabolite to Counter Biotic Stress -- Chapter 14. Phenolics From Agro-Industrial By-Products -- Chapter 15. Plant Phenolics and Post Harvesting Technologies -- Chapter 16. Plant Phenolics as Natural Preservatives in Food System -- Chapter 17. Plant phenolics for overcoming multidrug resistance in human fungal pathogen -- Chapter 18. Plant Phenolics: their biosynthesis, regulation, evolutionary significance and role in Senescence -- Chapter 19. Plant phenolics under water deficit conditions: Biosynthesis, accumulation and physiological roles in water stress alleviation -- Chapter 20. Plants as Biofactories for Phenolic Compounds -- Chapter 21. QUANTITATIVE GENETICS AND THE GENETIC BASIS FOR POLYPHENOLICS TRAIT IN PLANTS -- Chapter 22. Role of Phenolic Compounds in Plant Defensive Mechanisms -- Chapter 23. Role of Salicylic Acid in Biotic and Aboitic Stress Tolerance in Plants -- Chapter 24. Root Phenolics Profile Modulates Microbial Ecology of Rhizosphere -- Chapter 25. Defensive role of plant phenolics against pathogenic microbes for sustainable agriculture.
    Abstract: This book presents the latest research on plant phenolics, offering readers a detailed, yet comprehensive account of their role in sustainable agriculture. It covers a diverse range of topics, including extraction processes; the role of plant phenolics in growth and development; plant physiology; post-harvesting technologies; food preservation; environmental, biotic and abiotic stress; as well as nutrition and health. Further the book provides readers with an up-to-date review of this dynamic field and sets the direction for future research. Based on the authors’ extensive experience and written in an engaging style, this highly readable book will appeal to scholars from various disciplines. Bringing together work from leading international researchers, it is also a valuable reference resource for academics, researchers, students and teachers wanting to gain insights into the role of plant phenolics in sustainable agriculture.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811548901
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4890-1
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    Exploring Synergies and Trade-offs between Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Environment. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Plant biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Conservation Biology. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Achieving Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Change: Clash of the Titans or Alignment of the Stars? -- Chapter 2. Climate Change, Hunger and Food Security in Asia with special reference to Sri Lanka: Can the SDGs be Achieved by 2030? -- Chapter 3. The Status of Climate Variability and Food Accessibility: A Case of Households in Gauteng Province, South Africa -- Chapter 4. Climate resilient mariculture technologies for food and nutritional security -- Chapter 5. Climate change and adaptation: Recommendations for agriculture sector -- Chapter 6. Integrated Farming Systems: Climate Resilient Sustainable Food Production System in the Indian Himalayan Region -- Chapter 7. Adaptation mechanism of methylotrophic bacteria to drought condition and its strategies in mitigating plant stress caused by climate change -- Chapter 8. Synergies and Trade-offs between Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals in the Context of Marine Fisheries -- Chapter 9. Increasing Synergies between Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Energy Policy -- Chapter 10. Ensuring Domestic Water Security for Cities under Rapid Urbanisation and Climate Change Risks -- Chapter 11. Improving Water Productivity for Smallholder Rice Farmers in the Upper West Region of Ghana: A Review of Sustainable Approaches -- Chapter 12. Synergies between climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem function and services, indirect drivers of change and human well-being in forests -- Chapter 13. Climate change projections of current and future distributions of the endemic Loris lydekkerianus (Lorinae) in peninsular India -- Chapter 14. Climate Change, Air Pollution and SDG 3: An Indian Perspective -- Chapter 15. Empowerment of fisherwomen through marine farming.
    Abstract: The existential environmental crisis prompted the United Nations to formulate the Millennium Development Goals at the turn of the 21st century in order to embark on an era of sustainable development. The progress and deficiencies in achieving the Millennium Development Goals provided impetus to the intelligentsia and policymakers to map out the pertinent goals for a sustainable growth trajectory for humanity and the planet. The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted in September 2015, took the shape of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets. In effect, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals focus on protecting the earth's life support systems for intra- and inter-generational equity and for development that is rooted in sustainability science. Attaining these goals is an uphill task; nevertheless, scientific knowledge, trans and interdisciplinary inquiries, concerted global action and capacity building would provide an enabling environment for achieving the SDGs. This book explores the synergies and trade-offs between climate change management and other SDGs. It highlights the policy imperatives as well as the interrelations between combating climate change and its impacts (SDG 13) and food and nutritional security (SDG 2), water security (SDG 6), soil security (SDG 15), energy security (SDG 7), poverty eradication (SDG 1), gender equality (SDG 5), resilient infrastructure (SDG 9), and sustainable and resilient cities (SDG 11).
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811573019
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7301-9
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    Molecular Hydrogen for Medicine : The Art of Ancient Life Revived (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Human physiology. ; Medical sciences. ; Life sciences. ; Biomedical Research. ; Human Physiology. ; Health Sciences. ; Life Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I What is Molecular Hydrogen Medicine? -- Chapter 1 The power of hydrogen molecules uncovered -- Chapter 2 Development of Molecular Hydrogen Medicine -- Chapter 3 From the front-line of research – Interviews -- Chapter 4 Physiological effects of the hydrogen molecule -- Chapter 5 Some fundamental properties of hydrogen and water -- Chapter 6 Functions of heavy water in living organisms -- Chapter 7 The future of Molecular Hydrogen Medicine -- Part II Tracing the History of Life and Hydrogen -- Chapter 8 The genesis of life in the world of hydrogen, Eons ago- Chapter 9 Drastic changes of living organisms in the oxygen age -- Chapter 10 Since the appearance of humans.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive account of the current status of molecular hydrogen medicine, a young field that emerged with the discovery that inhalation of hydrogen gas leads to the elimination of harmful reactive oxygen species in rats. Various physiologic effects have since been demonstrated, and possible medical applications identified. Numerous clinical projects have now been undertaken, yielding startling results. Despite this, molecular hydrogen medicine remains underappreciated among the medical community at large. The author aims to rectify this situation by fairly but critically evaluating the potential clinical benefits based on the latest scientific research. In addition, the observed physiological effects of hydrogen gas are considered within the broad context of the evolution of life on earth, offering new perspectives and helping to place molecular hydrogen medicine legitimately within the framework of life sciences. Written in an accessible manner, the book will be of value to students, researchers, clinicians, and the general public.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811571572
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7157-2
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    Sustainable Solutions for Elemental Deficiency and Excess in Crop Plants (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plant physiology. ; Plants Development. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Development. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 - General aspects -- Chapter 1 - Elemental concentrations in soil, water and air -- Chapter 2 - Deficiency of essential elements in crop plants -- Chapter 3 - The toxicity and accumulation of metals in crop plants -- Chapter 4 - Effect of deficiency of essential elements and toxicity of metals on human health -- Chapter 5 - An overview of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium: Key players of nutrition process in plants -- Chapter 6 - The mechanisms of trace element uptake and transport up to grains of crop plants -- Chapter 7 - Biofortification of crop plants: A practical solution to tackle elemental deficiency -- Chapter 8 - An overview on management of micronutrients deficiency in plants through bio-fortification: a solution of hidden hunger -- Chapter 9 - Biological interventions towards management of essential elements in crop plants -- Chapter 10- Biotechnological approaches to enhance crop quality for iron and zinc nutrition -- Chapter 11- Toxic metals in crops: A burgeoning problem -- Chapter 12 - Heavy metal contamination of environment and crop plants -- Chapter 13 - Mechanism of Toxic Metal Uptake and Transport in Plants -- Chapter 14 - Cadmium: Bioavailability in Soils and Phytotoxicity -- Chapter 15 - Cadmium: Uptake in plants and its alleviation via crosstalk between phytohormones and sulfur -- Chapter 16- Agronomic management practices to tackle toxic metal entry into crop plants -- Chapter 17- Microbial inoculation to alleviate the metal toxicity in crop plants and subsequent growth promotion -- Chapter 18 - Genetic engineering to reduce toxicity and increase accumulation of toxic metals in plants.
    Abstract: This book covers all aspects of deficiency of essential elements and excess of toxic ones in crop plants. The metal deficiency and toxicity are the two sides of same problem that are threatening to sustainable agricultural growth. The book presents prospective strategies for the management of elemental nutrition of crop plants. Chapters are arranged in a manner so as to develop a lucid picture of the topic beginning from basics to advanced research. The content is supplemented with flow charts and figures to make it convenient for readers to holistically grasp the concepts. It will be a value addition for students, research scholars and professionals in understanding the basics as well latest developments in the area of metal deficiency and excess in crop plants.
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    Biomedical Translational Research : From Disease Diagnosis to Treatment (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical genetics. ; Diagnosis. ; Molecular biology. ; Cancer. ; Biomedical Research. ; Clinical Genetics. ; Diagnosis. ; Molecular Biology. ; Cancer Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Age-Rage Stress In The Pathophysiology Of Atherosclerosis And Its Treatment -- Chapter 2. Stem Cells In Dermatology: What The Future May Hold -- Chapter 3. Current Advances And Future Avenues In Endocrinology -- Chapter 4. Autologous Conditioned Serum In Lumbar And Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review -- Chapter 5. Bench To Bedside In Ophthalmology -- Chapter 6. Rapid Eye Movement In Sleep And Dream Sleep -- Chapter 7. Novel Cellular-Stress Models With Implications In Understanding And Treating Ent Pathologies -- Chapter 8. Respiratory Disorders : Contemporary Issues In 2020 -- Chapter 9. Discovery Of Hepatitis Viruses And Two Nobel Prizes : A Tale Of Observations Serendipity Collaboration Research Institute Inter Predated And Game Changing Innovation. Chapter 10. Conventional And Modern Approaches For Clinical And Laboratory Diagnosis Of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 11. Gut Microbes In Cardiovascular Diseases -- Chapter 12. Heart Failure – Future Perspectives -- Chapter 13. IL-10 : A Key Molecular In The Mitigation Of Heart Failure -- Chapter 14. Gene Therapy In Liver Disease : Challenges And Outcomes -- Chapter 15. Interrupting Crystal To Calculus Conversion : The Future Of Research In Urolithiasis -- Chapter 16. Stem Cells – Medical Marvel In Management Of Kidney Diseases -- Chapter 17. Deciphering The Code Of Male Infertility : Genetic Tests, Counselling And Molecular Basis Of Spermatogenic Failure -- Chapter 18. Translational Epidemiology In Cancer Research : The Less Travelled Path -- Chapter 19. Adenosine Pathway In Genitourinary Malignancies: A Promising Immunotherapeutic Target -- Chapter 20. Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors In Cancer Therapy: A Ray Of Hope -- Chapter 21. Recent Developments In The Immunotherapeutic Approaches For Cancer Treatment. Chapter 22. Thrombotic Complications In Women : Risks And Prevention -- Chapter 23. Biomedical Science And Women Health -- Chapter 24. Advances In The Role Of Macronutrients In Human Health And Diseases.
    Abstract: The second volume of the Biomedical translational research discusses advancements in biomedical research for understanding the pathophysiology of various diseases towards improving diagnosis and treatment. It presents the integration of molecular-based technologies, clinical genomics, and medical informatics to improve diagnostic and treatment strategies. Further, the book reviews molecular genomics approaches for diagnosis and managing tuberculosis. It also covers the innovative strategies for cancer treatment through targeting metabolic pathways, tumor microenvironment, cancer stem cells, and immune cells. It also illuminates novel strategies for heart failure diagnosis and therapeutic approaches for the treatment of heart failure. It discusses improvements in translational research for discovery of new diagnostic tests, identifying novel biomarkers and drugable targets, and predicting optimal treatments based on understanding the underlying molecular basis of the disease. Lastly, it reviews the preclinical models of restenosis and their application and limitation in the evaluation of device-based interventional technologies for the treatment of coronary artery diseases.
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    Advances in Hydrogen Sulfide Biology (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Physiology. ; Life sciences. ; Pharmacology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Physiology. ; Life Sciences. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Metabolism of endogenous H2S and its metabolites -- A common molecular switch for H2S to regulate multiple protein targets -- The protective role of H2S in the heart -- The proangiogenic effects of H2S -- H2S and the immune system -- Protection of H2S on the neurons -- The role of H2S in the metabolism of glucose and lipids -- Regulation of the ion channels by H2S -- The epigenetic mechanisms for H2S signalling -- The development of H2S donor.
    Abstract: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has emerged as an important gas signalling molecule in a series of organs/tissues, on the diseases of which it plays protective roles, such as proangiogenic effects in ischemic tissues, antiapoptotic effects in the cardiomyocytes, regularization of fatal arrhythmia in myocardial infarction, amelioration of inflammation in autoimmune diseases, modification of neuronal transmission, increase in sodium excretion from the kidney, and amelioration of insulin resistance, etc. This book focuses on the effect of hydrogen sulfide in cardiovascular system, immune system, nervous system, kidney, as well as on the metabolism of glucose and lipids and regulation of ion channels and so on. This book also provides the advances in the understanding of endogenous H2S metabolism and H2S protein targets, as well as H2S donors. It will benefit researchers in both academics and industry working on the underlying mechanism of H2S field and the future of translational medicine of H2S.
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    Pages: IX, 236 p. 47 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811609916
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1315
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0991-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-0991-6
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    Agricultural and Environmental Nanotechnology : Novel Technologies and their Ecological Impact (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Ecology . ; Environmental engineering. ; Bioremediation. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section 1 An introduction to nanoagriculture, agronanobiotechnology and nanoremediation -- Chapter 1. Nanoagriculture: Advantages and drawbacks -- Chapter 2. Agronanobiotechnology: present and prospect -- Chapter 3. Nanoremediation -- Chapter 4. Cutting-edge technologies in agriculture without hampering sustainable development -- Section 2 Nanoagriculture -- Chapter 5. Controlled Delivery of Elements, Molecules, Genetic Material, or Organisms -- Chapter 6. Nanosensors for crop management -- Chapter 7. Nanotechnology for pest management -- Chapter 8. Nanotechnology in water and wastewater treatment -- Chapter 9. The contribution of the nanotechnology to the farmer wellbeing -- Section 3 Agronanobiotechnology -- Chapter 10. Magnetofection for plant breeding -- Chapter 11. Nano and OMICs technologies -- Chapter 12. Interactions between nanomaterials and plant-microbe partnership -- Chapter 13. Nanobiological pest control -- Section 4 Nanoremediation -- Chapter 14 Nanoremediation of heavy metals in agricultural soils -- Chapter 15 Nanoremediation of organic pollutants -- Chapter 16 Phytobial remediation -- Chapter 17 Nanobioremediation -- Section 5 Ecological impacts -- Chapter 18 Nanomaterials in the human food chain -- Chapter 19 Nanotechnological achievements and the environmental degradation -- Chapter 20 Accumulation of engineered nanomaterials in soil, water and air -- Chapter 21 Collateral effects of nanopollution on human and environmental health.
    Abstract: This book highlights the best practices regarding nanoscience and nanotechnology for agriculture and environmental sectors to shape sustainable development thought to improve the quality and quantity of the agriculture products and to decrease the collateral effect of nanotechnology in the ecosystems. Besides, leading nanotechnologies are showed and discussed to guarantee their proper management in lands and ecosystems. Therefore, nanotechnologies such as agronanobiotechnology, nanofertilization, pest control, magnetofection for plant breeding, plant molecular farming, OMICs technologies, phytonanotechnology, nanoremediation, etc. are described in five sections and 21 chapters. Undoubtedly it is an ideal and updated book for undergraduate or postgraduate students, and scientists or researchers involved in nanoscience, nanotechnology, crop production, and remediation technologies as well as for those researchers that solving technical problems regarding the crop management and the human and environmental health without hampering the pursuit of sustainable development goals.
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    Pages: XI, 674 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811954542
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5454-2
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    Coexistence and Confrontation of Agricultural and Food Models : A New Paradigm of Territorial Development? (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agriculture Economic aspects. ; Economic geography. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Economics. ; Economic Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface - A courageous and truly necessary work -- General introduction - Questions, issues and analytical framework -- PART I. SPECIALIZATION/DIVERSIFICATION -- Introduction - Productive and territorial specialization: a blocking factor or a resource -- 1. From agro-industrial specialization to the plurality of models in southern Brazil -- 2. The construction of development itineraries in dairy basins, between specialized and diversified models -- 3. Does the evolution of agricultural production models allow for their coexistence in the territories -- PART II. INNOVATION -- Introduction - Innovation: ferment and fruit of the coexistence and confrontation of agricultural and food models -- 4. Mass retailing, a driving force for hybridization and innovation in territorial food systems -- 5. Coexisting in Cuma: cooperation between heterogeneous farmers -- 6. Emergence and compartmentalization of advisory subsystems for ecological intensification of agriculture in Burkina Faso -- PART III. ADAPTATION -- Introduction - Adaptation: necessity and project in coexistence -- 7. ProHuerta: from subsistence self-production to the agroecological challenge of giants -- 8. Hybridization of food chains in peri-urban production systems: the example of Pisa, Italy -- 9. Tradition in the market: valuing the know-how and identity of the Faxinal Emboque community in Brazil -- 10. History and coexistence of agricultural development models. The cases of Argentina, France and Brazil -- PART IV. TRANSITION -- Introduction - Thinking about transitions through the coexistence and confrontation of agricultural and food models: scales, actors and territorial trajectories -- 11. The role of interactions between organic and "conventional" in the ecological transition of the territorial food system of southern Ardèche -- 12. Challenging and caring: forms of solidarity in local purchasing groups -- 13. Governing coexistence in an economy "in transition": peasant farming and mega-farms in the Vietnamese dairy sector -- 14. Thinking about the diversity of transition trajectories -- PART V. A NEW PARADIGM OF TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT? -- Introduction - Ambivalence of models and the challenge of territorial governance of coexistence -- 15. Coexistence as an arrangement: the multiplicity of dairy models in Switzerland -- 16. Neoliberalization of agricultural policy in Japan and contradictions between agricultural models -- 17. Where is the development model of food systems that emerged at the end of the 20th century going -- 18. Agricultural and food models: don't believe in them too much, but believe in them anyway -- 19. Confronting models: coexistence to navigate between the naivety of consensus and the violence of polarization -- 20. Governing the coexistence and confrontation of agricultural and food models in the territories: paradigm, postures, methods -- List of authors.
    Abstract: This book analyses situations of coexistence and confrontation of agricultural and food models according to four major dimensions of territorial development: the tension between specialisation and diversification; innovation; adaptation; and food transition. New agricultural and food models are being deployed in territories around the world in response to criticisms of the old forms of agriculture and food production, and in order to meet new challenges. These models embody archetypes of the observed diversity, actors’ projects or new norms. A number of conceptual studies and case studies from France and other countries allow us to understand the interactions between these models (confrontation, complementarity, co-evolution, hybridisation, etc.), taking us well beyond the characterisation of their diversity and the evaluation of their relative performances. The coexistence and confrontation of these models build up their capacity for radical change. The book asks original questions about the analytical framework, its methodological challenges and the expected outcomes for the support of agricultural and food development in rural and urban territories. It is intended for researchers, teachers, students and professionals interested in territorial development. Pierre Gasselin, Sylvie Lardon, Claire Cerdan, Salma Loudiyi and Denis Sautier are the scientific coordinators of this book. They are geographers and economists at CIRAD, INRAE and VetAgro Sup, where they conduct research on the transformation of agriculture, food systems and territories in France and other countries. This book is the result of a collective research process involving 36 authors from Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, France, Japan, Switzerland and Vietnam. Jan Douwe van der Ploeg, author of the Foreword, is Professor Emeritus of Rural Sociology at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands and Associate Professor of Agricultural Sociology at the China Agricultural University in Beijing. He has conducted extensive research on processes of agricultural transition and on dynamics of rural development.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789402421781
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-2178-1
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    Agriculture and Air Quality : Investigating, Assessing and Managing (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Pollution. ; Environment. ; Biogeography. ; Measurement. ; Measuring instruments. ; Computer simulation. ; Agriculture. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Biogeosciences. ; Measurement Science and Instrumentation. ; Computer Modelling.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Preamble -- Agriculture and air quality: background information -- Agriculture, environment and air quality: a historical perspective and social understanding -- Part I: Compounds, mechanisms and impacts -- Chapter 1. The main pollutants and their impacts on agriculture, ecosystems and health (Jean-François Castell, Juliette Faburé, Valérie Pernelet-Joly, Laurent Huber, Juliette Lathière) -- Chapter 2. Mechanisms of pollutant exchange at soil-vegetation-atmosphere interfaces and atmospheric fate (Sébastien Saint-Jean, Carole Bedos, Raluca Ciuraru, Sophie Génermont, Laurent Huber, Juliette Lathière, Benjamin Loubet, Raia Silvia Massad, Patrick Stella, Andrée Tuzet, Éric Villenave) -- Chapter 3. Necessary integrative approaches (Raia Silvia Massad, Pierre Cellier, Carole Bedos, Juliette Lathière, Nathalie de Noblet-Ducoudré, Paul Robin) -- Part II: Measurement and modelling methods -- Chapter 4. Measuring air pollutant concentrations and fluxes (Benjamin Loubet, Dominique Baisnée, Mathieu Cazaunau, Audrey Fortems-Cheiney, Raluca Ciuraru, Cathy Clerbaux, Jean-François Doussin, Gaëlle Dufour, Cristian Focsa, Christian George, Valérie Gros, Mélynda Hassouna, Jean-Luc Jaffrezo, Julien Kammer, Patricia Laville, Abdelwahid Mellouki, Maurice Millet, Denis Petitprez, Etienne Quivet, Nathalie Redon, Roland Sarda-Esteve, Stéphane Sauvage, Gaëlle Uzu, Éric Villenave, Nora Zannoni) -- Chapter 5. Modelling exchanges: from the process scale to the regional scale (Raia Silvia Massad, Andrée Tuzet, Erwan Personne, Carole Bedos, Matthias Beekmann, Isabelle Coll, Jean-Louis Drouet, Audrey Fortems-Cheiney, Sophie Génermont, Benjamin Loubet, Sébastien Saint-Jean) -- Part III: From diagnosis to action -- Chapter 6. Establishing a diagnosis: inventorying, monitoring and assessing (Sophie Génermont, Benoît Gabrielle, Étienne Mathias, Carole Bedos, Christian Bockstaller, Jean-François Castell, Vincent Colomb, Aurélien Gouzy) -- Chapter 7. Reducing the impacts of agriculture on air quality (Pierre Cellier, Sophie Génermont, Antoine Pierart, Sophie Agasse, Jean-Louis Drouet, Nadège Edouard, Thomas Eglin, Laurence Galsomiès, Nadine Guingand, Benjamin Loubet, Isabelle Roussel) -- List of chemical compounds -- List of Acronyms.
    Abstract: This book gives an overview of the relationships between agriculture and air quality, which is an issue of increasing importance for practitioners and policy makers. It provides the keys to understand natural and anthropogenic mechanisms governing emission and deposition of pollutants produced by and/or impacting agricultural activities. It identifies how management practices can help mitigating emissions and how public policies on air pollution progressively addressed the agricultural sector. This book was written for students, researchers and agriculture actors as well as for public decision-makers.
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    Pages: XXI, 330 p. 48 illus., 44 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789402420586
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-2058-6
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    Introduction to Agroecology (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Applied ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Applied Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Agriculture and its anthropocentric sciences -- Chapter 2. Natural ecosystems vs Agroecosystems -- Chapter 3. Soils as the Basis for Cultivated Ecosystems -- Chapter 4. Water as the basis for cultivated ecosystems -- Chapter 5. Linking Agroecosystems to Food Systems -- Chapter 6. Agroecosystem health and services -- Chapter 7. Agroecology and hunger -- Chapter 8. Wastes or resources in agroecosystems? -- Chapter 9. Global climate change and ag-riculture -- Chapter 10. Agrobiodiversity and agroecosystem stability -- Chapter 11. Domestication in agricultural systems -- Chapter 12. Animal welfare: a good life for animals -- Chapter 13. Forage based production systems -- Chapter 14. Cereal based cropping systems -- Chapter 15. Vegetable based production systems -- Chapter 16. Fruit and nut production systems -- Chapter 17. Aquaculture production systems -- Chapter 18. Environmental innovations in urban ecosystems -- Chapter 19. Integrated Pest Management (IPM): from theory to application -- Chapter 20. Organic agriculture: a model for sustainability -- Chapter 21. Integrated Agroecosystem Management -- Chapter 22. Employing an Agroecological Approach to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals- a Case Study from China.
    Abstract: This textbook applies basic concepts of ecology to address critical issues regarding food and agricultural systems. The intended audience is first year undergraduate students; it may also benefit higher-level undergraduates with an interest in agriculture and ecology. The level of science and general knowledge reflects this target group. The text is divided into five sections with 22 chapters in all. Each chapter has its own student learning objectives. The first two sections, “Context of Agroecology” and “Basics of Agroecosystems,” provide a sound basis for the further study of agriculture from an ecological standpoint. Section 3, “Digging Deeper into Agroecosystems,” explores the related issues of hunger, wastes, climate change, and biodiversity. It is suggested that students study these three sections before proceeding to section 4 or 5. Section 4, “Application of Agroecosystem Concepts,” introduces students to agricultural production and challenges them to use the concepts and ideas from the first three sections to critically evaluate such production systems. Section 5, “Agroecosystem Management,” brings the coverage full circle by examining global solutions and opportunities from both a scientific and social economic standpoint. Particularly these last four chapters offer both food for thought and inspiration for further work. The book’s goal is not to provide a comprehensive literature review; rather, it offers extensive data on and a stimulating analysis of the topic. .
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    Pages: XVIII, 333 p. 111 illus., 90 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811588365
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8836-5
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    Oxidative Stress : Human Diseases and Medicine (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Pharmacology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Oxidative stress and anti-oxidant strategies in human diseases -- Oxidative stress in the tumorimmune microenvironment -- Oxidative stress-mediated stem cell aging -- Stress proteins: Biological functions, human diseases and virus infections -- Importance of mitochondrial quality controls in Parkinson’s disease: the potential interplay of mitochondrial unfolded protein response and mitophagy -- Autophagy in cellular stress responses -- Cysteine metabolism in cancer progression and therapy resistance -- Stress and circadians -- ROS, glucose and lipid metabolism -- Drug repurposing: An avenue towards stress medicine in cancer therapy -- Redox regulation of metabolic enzymes in cancer -- Stress and inflammation -- Oxidative stress in cell signaling and cell fate determination under glucose starvation.
    Abstract: This book offers a systematic review of the cutting-edge knowledge in stress medicine. Cellular redox imbalance, resulting from overproduction of reactive oxide species (ROS), leads to oxidative stress and subsequent occurrence and development of many diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, pain, etc. In addition, ROS can induce post-translational modification of proteins and play roles through redox signaling pathways. In this book, the authors attempt to re-define the key concepts in oxidative stress, such as oxidative eustress and oxidative distress, revisit the pivotal signaling of oxidative stress in human diseases, and discuss the debate in current anti-oxidant strategies, such as natural products and drug repurposing. This book serves as a reference to graduate students and researchers in this growing field.
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    Pages: VI, 323 p. 43 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811605222
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0522-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-0522-2
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    Agricultural Waste: Environmental Impact, Useful Metabolites and Energy Production (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Disposal of Agricultural waste and its effects on Environment, production of useful metabolites and energy: potential and challenges -- 2 Utilizing Agricultural Waste in Production of Biochar for Improving Soil Properties and Increasing Crop Yield through Field Application -- 3 Value-added products from agricultural waste -- 4 Biomaterials derived from agricultural waste – a focus on collagen -- 5 Valorization of Agricultural Lignocellulosic Plant Byproducts Following Biorefinery Approach Towards Circular Bioeconomy -- 6 Bioactive Peptides from Protein-Rich Waste -- 7 Biopolymers in sugarcane vinasse treatment and valorization -- 8 Valorization of Guava fruit by-products -- 9 Valorization of coffee by-products:An overview -- 10 Valorization of tomato fruit processing residues -- 11 Sustainable utilization of tea waste -- 12 Vitis wastes as a source of stilbenes: natural occurrence, factors affecting biosynthesis and valorization in agri-food sector -- 13 Useful bioactive compounds from Olive tree by-products (leaves, branches, fruits) -- 14 Fruit pomaces as valuable by-products of wine and cider industries -- 15 Secondary Metabolites and Antioxidant Activity of the Solid-State Fermentation in Fruit Waste/Bagasse -- 16 Green extraction techniques applied to recover chemical compounds from olive-derived biomasses -- 17 Production and use of hydrolates from the distillation process of aromatic plants -- 18 From agricultural waste to functional food products: An Overview -- 19 Recent advancements in agricultural residues valorisation into bio-products -- 20 Biogas Energy from Animal Waste -- 21 Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Nanotechnology for Agro-wastes Valorization into Biofuels.
    Abstract: This contributed volume deals with problems associated with huge biomass generated by crop plants and the processing of fruits and food materials. The main focus is to address problems associated with organic residues from agro-industrial processes. This book aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of various processes involved in the valorization of this huge biomass available from agro-industrial processes and obtaining valuable primary and secondary metabolites which will have an impact on the rural economy. Decrease in forest cover associated with the production of agriculture-based waste resulting in pollutants like smoke by burning of residual crops, waste from breweries, food processing, pruning of bushes and trees, and from industries producing proteins, vegetable oils and fruit juices etc. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, agriculture scientists and policymakers. The book brings out the latest reading material for botanists, biotechnologists, environmentalists, biologists, policymakers and NGOs working for environmental protection.
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    Pages: IX, 589 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811987748
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, 31
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8774-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-8774-8
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    Enhancing Resilience of Dryland Agriculture Under Changing Climate : Interdisciplinary and Convergence Approaches (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Subsistence farming. ; Bioclimatology. ; Agriculture. ; Subsistence Agriculture. ; Climate Change Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Drylands: An Introduction -- 2. Current state and prediction of future global climate change and variability in terms of CO2 levels and temperature -- 3. Vulnerability of dryland agriculture over non-dryland agriculture toward the changing climate -- 4. Climate risk management in dryland agriculture: Technological management and institutional options to adaptation -- 5. Achieving land degradation neutrality to combat the impacts of climate change -- 6. Establishing linkages among changes in land-use, vegetation and crop lands to arrest soil erosion and desertification -- 7. Management of salt-affected soils for increasing crop productivity -- 8. Role of water harvesting and supplemental irrigation in enhancing agriculture productivity of dryland under climate change -- 9. Assessment and management of soil and water erosion in dryland ecosystem -- 10. Advances in micro-irrigation practices for improving water use efficiency in dryland agriculture -- 11. Enhancing agricultural water productivity using deficit irrigation practices in water Scarce regions -- 12. Meta-analysis studies emphasizing activities related to natural resources management for imparting resilience to dryland agriculture -- 13. Soil organic carbon sequestration in dryland soils to alleviate impacts of climate change -- 14. Soil Inorganic Carbon in drylands: An unsung player in climate change mitigation -- 15. Remediation of polluted soils for managing toxicity stress in crops of dryland ecosystems -- 16. Fertilizer management in dryland cultivation for getting stable crop yields -- 17. Development of a successful integrated farming system model for livelihood sustenance of dry land farmers -- 18. Unlocking potential of dryland horticulture in climate-resilient farming -- 19. Genetically-modified crops and crop species adapted to global warming in dry regions -- 20. Weed Management in Dryland Agriculture -- 21. Insect and Pest Management for sustaining crop production under changing climatic patterns of drylands -- 22. Potential effects of future climate changes in pest scenario -- 23. Impact of climate change on plant viral diseases -- 24. Adaptation Strategies for Protected Cultivation under Changing Climate Patterns in Dry Regions -- 25. Organic farming: prospects and challenges in drylands -- 26. Biochemical and Molecular aspects for plant improvement under climate stress -- 27. Understanding linkages between livestock sensitivity and climate variability in drylands for developing appropriate management strategies -- 28. Grass-legume intercropping for enhancing quality fodder production in drylands -- 29. Economic analysis of sustainable dryland agriculture practices -- 30. Adoption of Sustainable Dryland Technologies for Improving Livelihood of Farmers in Developing Countries -- 31. Challenges and Prospects in managing dry land agriculture under climate change scenario -- 32. Adaptive Resilience: Sustaining Dryland Agriculture the pastoralist way -- 33. Resource Conserving Mechanization Technologies for Dryland Agriculture -- 34. Agricultural mechanization for efficient utilization of input resources to improve crop production in arid region.
    Abstract: This contributed volume describes management practices based on interdisciplinary and convergence science approaches from different disciplines of agricultural science to enhance the resilience of dryland agriculture. The main focus of this book is to address the current issues and trends along with future prospects and challenges in adopting salient agricultural management practices in drylands globally under a climate-change scenario. Climate change and global warming have profound repercussions on increasing frequency, severity, and duration of droughts and/or floods, which may have implications for future productivity of dryland agriculture, e.g., more water shortages or abundances and high or low runoff rates, diminished crop yields, and reduced water productivity. In past few years, many technological advancements and management strategies have been evolved to tackle the climate-induced risks of dryland agriculture considering interdisciplinary and convergence approaches that integrate knowledge from multi-disciplines. This book is an attempt to bridge the gap in literature by unraveling controversies and characteristics of dryland ecosystems under the changing climate and dealing with detailed procedures of applying the advanced practices adapted to climate change for management of dryland agriculture. This edited book is of interest to ecologists, economists, environmentalists, geologists, horticulturalists, hydrologists, soil scientists, social scientists, natural resource conservationists and policy makers dealing with dryland agriculture. This book offers a broad understanding of dryland agriculture and assists the reader to identify both the current as well as the probable future state of dryland agriculture in a global context. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811991592
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    Resources Use Efficiency in Agriculture (2020)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Biotic communities. ; Plant physiology. ; Plants Development. ; Agriculture. ; Ecosystems. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Development.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Waste recycling for the Eco-friendly Input Use Efficiency in Agriculture -- Chapter 2: Earthworms for Eco-friendly Resource Efficient Agriculture -- Chapter 3: Biopesticides for Agriculture and Environment Sustainability -- Chapter 4: Precision Agriculture for Resource Use Efficiency -- Chapter 5: Nanomaterials for Agriculture Input Use Efficiency -- Chapter 6: Solar Radiation and Nitrogen Use Efficiency for Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 7: Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Agroecosystems -- Chapter 8: Long-Term Impact of Fertilizers on Soil and Rice Productivity -- Chapter 9: Organic Sources and Tillage Practices for Soil Management -- Chapter 10: Technical Efficiency in Agriculture -- Chapter 11: Agrochemicals Impact on Ecosystem and Bio-monitoring -- Chapter 12: Plant Biotechnology for Agricultural Sustainability -- Chapter 13: Soil and Water Conservation Measures for Mediterranean Fruit Crops in Rainfed Hillslopes -- Chapter 14: Efficient Use of Soil in Silvopastoral Systems of Native Forests -- Chapter 15: Water Resource and Use Efficiency under Changing Climate -- Chapter 16: Recovery of Micronutrients in Alkaline Soils: Recent Challenges and Future Perspectives -- Chapter 17: Biofortification of Cereals with Zn and Fe: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives -- Chapter 18: Resources Management for Sustainable Sugarcane Production -- Chapter 19: Linking Sustainability and Competitiveness of Almond Plantations under Water Scarcity and Changing Climate -- Chapter 20: Efficiently Groundcovers in Mediterranean Olive Groves under Changing Climate.
    Abstract: Achieving zero hunger and food security is a top priority in the United Nations Development Goals (UNDGs). In an era characterized by high population growth and increasing pressure on agricultural systems, efficiency in the use of natural resources has become central to sustainable agricultural practices. Fundamentally speaking, eco-efficiency is about maximizing agricultural outputs, in terms of quantity and quality, using less land, water, nutrients, energy, labor, or capital. The concept of eco-efficiency involves both the ecological and economic aspects of sustainable agriculture. It is therefore essential to understand the interaction of ecosystem constituents within the extensive agricultural landscape, as well as farmers’ economic needs. This book examines the latest eco-efficient practices used in agro-systems. Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, it offers an up-to-date overview, together with insights into directly applicable approaches for poly-cropping systems and landscape-scale management to improve the stability of agricultural production systems, helping achieve food security. The book will be of interest to educators, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders and policymakers alike. It can also be used as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate courses on agriculture, forestry, soil science, and the environmental sciences.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811569531
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6953-1
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    Fenugreek : Biology and Applications (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Agricultural procedures for the cultivation and production of fenugreek -- Chapter 01. Historical Background, Origin, Distribution and Economic Importance of Fenugreek -- Chapter 02. Fenugreek Cultivation in The Middle East and Other Parts of The World With Emphasis on Use of Active Gradients in Traditional Medicine & and Modern Pharmaceutical Science -- Chapter 03. Employing Modern Technologies in the Cultivation and Production of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) -- Chapter 04. The Role of Agricultural Practices on Quality Characteristics of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) as a Medicinal and Aromatic Plant -- Chapter 05. Agronomic Practices in Fenugreek -- Chapter 06. Exogenously-Applied Gibberellic Acid Alleviates Morphological and Physiological Attributes in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum L.) Under Salt Stress -- Chapter 07. Various Diseases Incidence on Fenugreek Crops and Their Management Strategies -- Chapter 08. Various Mitigation Approaches Applied to Confer Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) – A Review -- Part 2. Chemical Composition, Nutritional Properties and Active Compounds of Fenugreek -- Chapter 09. Extraction, Detection and Characterization of Various Chemical Components of Trigonella Foenum-graceum L. (Fenugreek) Known as a Valuable Seed in Agriculture -- Chapter 10. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): Nutritional, Health Properties and Food Uses -- Chapter 11. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.): The magical Healing of human Health Hazards -- Part 3. Physiological, Biotechnological and Molecular Responses of Fenugreek -- Chapter 12. Nodulation Process, Nitrogen Fixation and Diversity of Fenugreek Rhizobia -- Chapter 13. Diversity of Trigonella foenum graecum Microsymbionts in Morocco -- Chapter 14. Impact of Various Environmental Stress Factors on Productivity, Quality and Secondary Metabolites of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) -- Chapter 15. Heavy Metals Induced Stress and Metabolic Responses in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graceum L) Plants -- Chapter 16. Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics Approaches of Fenugreek -- Part 4. Medicinal and Clinical Approaches of Fenugreek -- Chapter 17. Medicinal Properties of Hulba (Fenugreek) in Unani System of Medicine -- Chapter 18. Fenugreek- A Wonder Spice with Versatile Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Applications -- Chapter 19. Trigonella foenum-graecum and its Bioactive Compounds having Potential Antidiabetic Activity -- Chapter 20. Evaluating the Chemopreventive Properties of Aqueous Extract of Trigonella foenumgraecum Against p-dimethylaminoazobenzene (p-DAB) Induced Carcinogenesis in Mice -- Chapter 21. Therapeutic Uses and Applications of Fenugreek -- Chapter 22. Pharmacological Actions and Therapeutic Potential of Trigonella foenum-graecum L.
    Abstract: This contributed volume brings together an inclusive collection of information about the medicinal crop fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Fenugreek is one of the medicinal plants important in the management of diabetes and contributes greatly in the alternative systems of medicine. These beneficial properties of fenugreek are covered in here. Further, this book explores the agronomy, biotechnology, genomics and biochemistry aspects of the crop. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, agronomists and biochemists. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for graduate students of agriculture and pharmacology. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Pages: XII, 537 p. 70 illus., 52 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811611971
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1197-1
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    Inflammation and Metastasis (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Human physiology. ; Immunology. ; Cytology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Human Physiology. ; Immunology. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 General Thinking About Inflammation -- Chapter 2 Inflammation from the Standpoint of Leukocytes -- Chapter 3 Vessels and Coagulation -- Chapter 4 Sterile Inflammation -- Chapter 5 Issue of Self and Non-self -- Chapter 6 Extension of Endogenous Field -- Chapter 7 Evidence for Existence of Endogenous TLR4 Ligands -- Chapter 8 Autoinflammatory Disorders -- Chapter 9 Cancer in General -- Chapter 10 Basic Research -- Chapter 11 Tumor Microenvironment -- Chapter 12 Whole-Body Matter -- Chapter 13 Premetastatic Microenvironment -- Chapter 14 What Is Homeostasis? -- Chapter 15 Explanation of Metastasis by Homeostatic Inflammation -- Chapter 16 Therapeutic Potential.
    Abstract: This book, now in a thoroughly revised and updated second edition, provides the latest information on cancer metastasis from the perspective of inflammation and presents new ideas on the complicated mechanisms of metastasis and potential therapeutic targets. Key features include discussion of mechanisms recently identified to be involved in the resolution phase of inflammation, presentation of the latest evidence regarding the roles of endogenous TLR4 ligands in metastasis, and thorough explanation of the concept of homeostatic inflammation and current understanding of the significance of its dysregulation for metastasis. Structure-based thinking is another important element of the book, and it is proposed that inflammation forms a functional triangle with angiogenesis and coagulation, at the center of which cancer is located. Examples of the many additional specific topics covered in this edition include the functional involvement of new types of RNA in cancer, the insights offered by recent advances in bioinformatics, and the potential of a casein kinase 1α inhibitor in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. The book will be a valuable update and resource for both experienced and younger researchers. Homeostasis, originated from an idea of internal milieu by Claude Bernard, is eventually maintained by endogenous elements. The essential features of inflammation are leukocyte mobilization and increased vascular permeability, which could take place in many homeostatic or physiological conditions at low levels. Homeostatic inflammation is a concept to explain pathological settings such as metastasis in which irrespective of its level those inflammatory features are misused with endogenous molecules (see Chap. 14,15). As inflammation comprises many biological fields, targeting a single molecule for a disease could potentially make a therapeutic contribution to other diseases. For example, one focus is applied here to the roles of calprotectin in lung metastasis, which is implicated in psychiatric disorders and COVID-19 as shown by recent evidence.
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811617577
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1757-7
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    Sustainable Valorization of Agriculture & Food Waste Biomass : Application in Bioenergy & Useful Chemicals (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Food science. ; Bioenergetics. ; Agriculture. ; Food Science. ; Bioenergetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter-01 Waste biomass valorization and its application in the environment -- Chapter-2 Biomass valorization as Energy production using waste biomass -- Chapter-3 Volatile Organic Compounds Impacts on Environment Bio-filtration an effective control method-A Review -- Chapter - 4 Utilization of waste Biomass for producing useful Chemical -- Chapter-5 Forestry biomass as carbon neutral source for the production of biofuels and aromatics -- Chapter-6 Biomass (Algae) Valorization as an Energy Perspective: Review of Process Options and Utilization -- Chapter-7 Bio-hydrogen Production Using Agricultural Biowaste Materials -- Chapter-8 Conversion of Food Waste into Valuable Products -- Chapter-9 Food Waste Materials for Bioenergy Production -- Chapter-10 Biochar for sustainable crop production -- Chapter-11 Production of alternative fuel from lignocellulosic kitchen waste through pyrolysis -- Chapter-12 Generation of bio-energy from industrial waste materials.
    Abstract: This edited book focuses on agricultural and food waste biomass valorization in various fields such as energy and environment and the development of several other value-added products. The chapters in this book cover different areas like sources of agricultural and food wastes, recent trends on waste utilization, innovations and sustainability of techniques, and challenges associated with valorization of wastes. In the last few decades, scientists and researchers of different countries predicted that waste material generated due to global problems can be used as a potential feeding material for the manufacturing of different valuable products. Hence, there is a need for more research and development of several other value-added products from waste materials. Proper utilization of these waste materials has been discussed in this book. It also covers the bioactive recovery from food waste, health benefits of extracted bioactive, and utilization of valorized products. The book also explores future technological challenges and sustainability issues. This title is a great resource for environmental and chemical engineers, food scientists, food researchers and technologists, as well as for students and professionals working in this field.
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    Pages: XV, 309 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819905263
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0526-3
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    Biology, Cultivation and Applications of Mushrooms (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Beauty, Diversity and Potential Uses of Certain Macrofungi -- Chapter 2. Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Mushrooms : Insights into its Use against Covid-19 -- Chapter 3. Recent advances in the discovery of bioactive metabolites from Xylaria Hill ex Schrank -- Chapter 4. Wild Medical Macrofungi in Montenegro: Diversity, Distribution, Ecology and Uses -- Chapter 5. Health Promoting and Pharmacological Compounds from Mushrooms -- Chapter 6. The nutritional and pharmacological potential of medicinal mushroom “Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi)” -- Chapter 7. Anti-aging Properties of Medicinal Mushrooms in Systemic Aesthetic Medicine -- Chapter 8. Diversity, Chemistry and Environmental Contamination of Wild Growing Medicinal Mushroom Species as Sources of Biologically Active Substances (Antioxidants, Antidiabetics and AChE Inhibitors) -- Chapter 9. Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms: Some Aspects and Prospects -- Chapter 10. Truffles: The Cultivation and Health Benefits -- Chapter 11. Auricularia spp.: From farm to pharmacy -- Chapter 12. Therapeutic Potential of Mushroom Bioactive Nutraceuticals -- Chapter 13. Potential Uses of Mushrooms as Dietary Supplement to Enhance Memory -- Chapter 14. Beauty, Diversity and Utility of Mushrooms on Postage Stamps -- Chapter 15. Citizen for Mushrooms -- Chapter 16. Mushroom Biotechnology: Developing Cultivation Protocol for Four different Mushrooms and Accessing their potential in Pollution Management -- Chapter 17. The Tolimas and The Mushroom: Mycolatry in Prehispanic Colombia -- Chapter 18. Lignocellulosic Waste Management through Cultivation of Certain commercially useful and Medicinal Mushrooms -- Chapter 19. Selective and Simultaneous Delignification Capacity of Wood decay Fungi Trametes pini in Tectona grandis L. f. and Terminalia crenulata (Heyne) Roth -- Chapter 20. Biological and Ecological Aspects of Rare Bioluminescent Mushrooms -- Chapter 21. Cultivation of Two Edible Mushrooms and Need for Training of Mushroom Production Technology to Enhance Rural Economy -- Chapter 22. Cultivation and Medicinal Uses of Cordyceps militaris (L.) Link : A Revolutionary Entomopathogenic Fungus -- Chapter 23. Cultivation Technology of the Fungus Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst -- Chapter 24. Problems of Fungal Contaminants and Cultivation Strategies of Certain Medicinal Mushrooms -- Chapter 25. Biochemical Aspects and Cultivation of Medicinal Mushroom Pleurotus florida on Cellulosic waste of Cotton and Paper.
    Abstract: The edited book consolidates information for profitable commercial cultivation of medicinal mushrooms. The book suggests a large number of substrates to the growers for use in commercial cultivation of Mushrooms. It also elucidates the conservation of wild endangered medicinal mushrooms. Mushrooms are the fungal fruiting bodies which can be seen by naked eyes and collected by hands. These are extremely heterogeneous organisms characterized by high levels of species diversity and are widespread in all environments. Researches conducted by score of mycologists and biotechnologists, have resulted in the continuous discovery of new species and the variability of environments where fungi can be harvested, including air, space the seabed. The fields of applications are unfolding a panorama of uses in varied fields, ranging from agriculture, bioremediation, forestry, food, cosmetics, medical, and in pharmaceutical sectors. The book comprises of three parts, first mentions their applications in Ayurvedic and traditional system of Chinese medicine for the cure of ailments. The truffles are delicious, while many others are recommended, as cure in deadly diseases like cancer, COVID-19, and HIV, as well as memory and longevity enhancer. Lentinus, Ganoderma, and Cordyceps are considered good as antioxidant and cure for inflammation. Second part deals with their occurrence in different habitats and seasons and their biology. Enzymes and mechanisms involved in biodegradation and anatomical details of rotting wood. The third part brings about the need of mushroom technology in improving rural economy. This book is a useful read for researchers and students in agriculture, agronomy and researchers working on mushrooms.
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    ISBN: 9789811662577
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6257-7
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    BioSensing, Theranostics, and Medical Devices : From Laboratory to Point-of-Care Testing (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanomedicine. ; Biomedical Research. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Biosensing: Material, methods and principle of detection -- Chapter 2_Biosensing applications in the development of medical devices -- Chapter 3_Theranostics: basic principles -- Chapter 4_Material and technique advancements in the development of theranostic products -- Chapter 5_Medical device development strategies -- Chapter 6_Research aspects for the development of medical devices -- Chapter 7_Biosensor-based commercialized point-of-care devices -- Chapter 8_Medical devices in clinical set up -- Chapter 9_Clinical validation of medical devices -- Chapter 10_Regulatory steps involved in the validation of medical devices -- Chapter 11_Protocol for registration process of point-of-care device at FDA or equivalent agencies -- Chapter 12_Opportunities and challenges in medical device development -- Chapter 13_Prospective journey of the research idea from laboratory to the user in the clinic. .
    Abstract: This book provides up-to-date information on the prototypes used to develop medical devices and explains the principles of biosensing and theranostics. It also discusses the development of biosensor and application-orientated design of medical devices. In addition to summarizing the clinical validation of the developed techniques and devices and the regulatory steps involved in their commercialization, the book highlights the latest research and translational technologies toward the development of point-of-care devices in the health care. Lastly, it explores the current opportunities, challenges and provides troubleshooting on the use of biosensors in precision medicine. The book is helpful for researchers and medical professionals working in the field of clinical theranostics, and medical-device development wanting to gain a better understanding into the principles and processes involved in the development of biosensors.
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    Pages: IX, 376 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811627828
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2782-8
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    Agritech: Innovative Agriculture Using Microwaves and Plasmas : Thermal and Non-Thermal Processing (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Telecommunication. ; Food science. ; Electrical engineering. ; Agriculture. ; Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications. ; Food Science. ; Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I Tutorial -- 1 Microwave thermal and non-thermal processes -- 2 Plasma thermal and non-thermal technologies -- 3 High-voltage and pulsed power technologies -- 4 Agricultural Engineering -- Part II Microwave Application -- 5 Improvement and effective growth of plants' environmental stress tolerance on exposure to microwave electromagnetic wave effects -- 6 Food Processing -- 7 Stimulating the Aging of Beef with Microwaves -- 8 Controlling Weeds with Microwave Energy -- 9 Soil Modifications -- 10 Microwave application for animal feed processing to improve animal performance -- 11 Microwave heating for grain treatment -- Part III Plasma Applications -- 12 Growth enhancement effect of gene expression of plants induced by active oxygen species in oxygen plasma -- 13 Improvement of plant growth and control of cultivation environment using electrical stimuli -- 14 Promotion of reproductive growth of mushroom using electrical stimuli -- 15 Keeping freshness of agricultural products -- 16 Enzyme activity control and protein conformational change -- 17 Plasma applications in microalgal biotechnology.
    Abstract: This book describes innovative agricultural methods using thermal and non-thermal microwave or plasma energies. Humans that were nomadic in the past can now stably obtain food by developing agriculture. Cities were formed as a result of remarkable development. Later, chemicals were introduced to agriculture to stabilize the food supply further. Natural products were initially used, but various artificial compounds have been developed for agriculture since the 1900s. To further improve crop productivity and diversification, gene recombination (genetic engineering) using biotechnology has progressed in recent years and continues to develop further. However, these technologies contain pesticide residues and pose safety risks. The innovative new agriculture explained in this book is based on the use of microwaves and plasma that do not rely on chemicals and genetic modification. This is one of the first books focusing on the agricultural usage of microwaves. In addition, it is a technical book that incorporates plasma into agriculture from this perspective. The book covers microwaves and plasmas, which are completely different fields. Thus, it will be attractive to many readers who want to acquaint themselves with these alternative technologies and implement them.　This book will be useful to a broad audience including researchers and technicians at Universities and practitioners in industries. It is made accessible to readers across different fields by including abundant figures and by limiting the use of equations to the possible extent.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811638916
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3891-6
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    Translational Informatics : Sports and Exercise Medicine (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Bioinformatics. ; Sports sciences. ; Medical informatics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Bioinformatics. ; Sport Science. ; Health Informatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Ontologies and Knowledge Graphs for Exercise Medicine -- Chapter 2. Participatory exercise medicine and personalized healthcare -- Chapter 3. Integration of genetic and phenotyping data for sports medicine -- Chapter 4. Microbiota, sports and exercise medicine -- Chapter 5. Human immune system and exercise medicine: current process and future directions -- Chapter 6. Circadian Rhythm and Personalized Exercise -- Chapter 7. Data-driven Exercise Medicine for Cardiovascular Disease -- Chapter 8. Physical Activities and Prevention of Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Chapter 9. Exercise guidelines for cancer patients -- Chapter 10. Diabetes as a metabolic disease and translational exercise medicine informatics.
    Abstract: The book provides readers the informatics and data-driven models for the discovery of personalized excise prescriptions applied to different cases. Overdiagnosis or over-treatment often happened since the complex interaction among the lifestyle, genetic, and environmental factors. Sports and exercise are reported efficient to prevent or reduce the risk of diseases, but the interactions between sports/exercise and disease are personalized and complex. Translational informatics is a powerful paradigm and it promotes the transfer of big data, knowledge and models to the precision application of sports to prevent diseases. Sports and exercise may have different effects on diverse diseases including cancers, neurodegenerative disease, and cardiovascular diseases, etc. This book covers many modern informatics models such as ontologies, knowledge graphs, blockchain, participatory medicine, semantic artificial intelligence, big data modeling, and so on. It also describes the challenges for the sports and exercise medical data sharing and standardization, the privacy protection of data as well as the integration of data from genomic level to physiological phenotype level. This book will be helpful to the readers who are interesting in sports and exercise medicine, healthcare, big data modeling, artificial intelligence in medicine and healthcare. .
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    Pages: IX, 234 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811691621
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9162-1
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    Biomarkers of Radiation in the Environment : Robust Tools for Risk Assessment (2022)
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    Keywords: Biochemical markers. ; Radiation dosimetry. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Biochemistry. ; Biomarkers. ; Radiation Dosimetry and Protection . ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Biological Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: TECHNIQUES FOR BIOMARKER DEVELOPMENT -- Chapter 1. Reducing Uncertainties In Live Monitoring Of Radiation In Wildlife -- Chapter 2. Synchrotron Light Facilities And Applications In Life Sciences -- Chapter 3. Elemental Imaging In Biology Using Synchrotron X-Ray Fluorescence Microscopy -- LOW-DOSE EFFECT MECHANISMS Chapter 4. Modelling Direct And Indirect Effects Of Radiation: Experimental, Clinical And Environmental Implications -- Chapter 5. Immune Networks In The Context Of Low Dose Ionizing Radiation -- Chapter 6. Learning From Nato Biomarker Research For Humans -- BIOMARKERS FOR RISK EVALUATION -- Chapter 7. Exosomes As Radiation Biomarkers -- Chapter 8. Monitoring Very Low Dose Radiation Damage In Dna Using “Field-Friendly” Biomarkers -- Chapter 9. The Development Of Bio-Assays Based On Non-Targeted Effects Of Radiation; A Potential Worm-Hole Into Ecosystem Level Biomarkers -- BIOMARKERS IN WILDLIFE Chapter 10. Birds As Bioindicators Of Radioactive Contamination And Its Effects -- Chapter 11. Amphibians In Field Radioecology: A Review And Perspective -- Chapter 12. Measuring Adaptive Responses Following Chronic And Low Dose Exposure In Amphibians -- Chapter 13. Are There Ecosystem-Relevant Endpoints For Measuring Radiation Impacts?.-Chapter 14. Biomarkers And Ecological Indicators For Environmental Radioactivity In Invertebrates.-BIOMARKER USE AND RESPONSES -- Environment, Workers And Public -- Chapter 16. Application Of The International System Of Radiation Protection In Fit-For-Purpose Assessment Of Impacts -- Chapter 17. Practicalities Of Mainstreaming Biomarker Use – A Canadian Perspective -- Index.
    Abstract: This proceedings volume results from the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on 'Biomarkers of Radiation in the Environment: Robust Tools for Risk Assessment (BRITE)’. The BRITE workshop discussed insights from cancer research, epigenetics, non-human and human risk assessment, since many of the state-of-the-art biomarkers being developed for humans deserve consideration for environmental applications and vice versa. Sessions were very wide-ranging covering methods, mechanisms, cross disciplinary application and regulation. The chapters in this book have been grouped into five major themes that were covered by the BRITE workshop: · Techniques for biomarker development · Low-dose effect mechanisms · Biomarkers for risk evaluation · Biomarkers in wildlife · Biomarker use and responses Each chapter has been written independently and reflects the views of the chapter author(s). Therefore, the readers can form their own balanced view of the different perspectives on biomarkers of radiation in the environment. Given the breadth of topics covered and the state-of-the-art perspectives shared by leading experts in their respective fields, this book should form a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in how biomarkers can be used to improve our understanding of radiation in the environment and its potential impacts.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789402421019
    Series Statement: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-2101-9
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    Input Use Efficiency for Food and Environmental Security (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural ecology. ; Soil science. ; Ecology . ; Agriculture. ; Agroecology. ; Soil Science. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Input Use Efficiency in Rice-Wheat Cropping Systems to Manage the Footprints for Food and Environmental Security -- Chapter 2. Agricultural Input Use Efficiency and Climate Change – Ways to Improve the Environment and Food Security -- Chapter 3. Smart and Efficient Technological intervtion and Ecosystems Services in Rice-Wheat System for Food and Environmental Security -- Chapter 4. Use of Agrochemicals in Agriculture: Alarming Issues and Solutions -- Chapter 5. Agronomic Strategies for Improving Micronutrient Use Efficiency in Crops for Nutritional and Food Security -- Chapter 6. Advances in Input Management for Food and Environmental Security -- Chapter 7. Reduction of Energy Consumption in Agriculture for Sustainable Green Future -- Chapter 8. C Farming: for Climate Smart Agriculture and Environmental Security -- Chapter 9. Judicious Soil Management for Having Improved Physical Properties of Soil and Input Use Efficiency. Chapter 10. Input Use Efficiency for Improving Soil Fertility and Productivity -- Chapter 11. Efficient Use of Nitrogen Fertilizers: A Basic Necessity for Food and Environmental Security -- Chapter 12. Phosphorus Availability in Soils and P Use Efficiency for Food and Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 13. Role of Potassium for Improving Nutrient Use Efficiency in Agriculture -- Chapter 14. Integrated Approaches for Biofortification of Food Crops by Improving Input Use Efficiency -- Chapter 15. Enhancing Water Use Efficiency for Food Security and Sustainable Environment in South Asia -- Chapter 16. Optical Sensors for Rational Fertilizer Nitrogen Management in Field Crops -- Chapter 17. Remote and Proximal Sensing: Optimising Input Use Efficiency for Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 18. Plans and Policies Towards the Input Use Efficiency for Food and Environmental Security -- Chapter 19. Precision Input Management for Minimizing and Recycling of Agricultural Waste -- Chapter 20. Recycling of Agro-wastes for Environmental and Nutritional Security -- Chapter 21. Agricultural Waste Management Policies and Programme for Environment and Nutritional Security. Chapter 22. Ethanol Production from Sugarcane: An Overview -- Chapter 23. Emerging Policy Concerns for Improving Input Use Efficiency in Agriculture for Global Food Security in South Asia -- Chapter 24. Estimating the Input Use Efficiency of Rice Farmers in Bangladesh:An Application of the Primal System of Stochastic Frontier Approach.
    Abstract: Ending hunger, achieving food security and promoting sustainable development are at the top of the list of United Nations (UN) sustainable global development priorities. In the times of high population growth and increasing pressure of agricultural systems, efficiency in use of natural resources has been at the epicenter of sustainable agricultural. The concept of ‘Input efficiency’ implies production of high quantity and quality of food, from using only finite natural resources as inputs, in the form of mainly land, water, nutrients, energy, or biological diversity. In this book, editors provide a roadmap to the food, nutritional, and environmental security in the agricultural systems. They share insight into the approaches that can be put in practice for increasing the input use efficiency in the cropping systems and achieve stability and sustainability of agricultural production systems. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, agroforestry, agroecology, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policymakers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Cannabis/Hemp for Sustainable Agriculture and Materials (2022)
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    Keywords: Agronomy. ; Sustainability. ; Botany. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Agronomy. ; Sustainability. ; Plant Science. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Industrial Hemp as a Crop for a Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 2. Industrial Hemp for Sustainable Agriculture: A Critical Evaluation From Global and Indian Perspectives -- Chapter 3. Cannabis/Hemp - Sustainable Uses, Opportunities, and Current Limitations -- Chapter 4. Agronomy and Ecophysiology of Hemp Cultivation -- Chapter 5. Patenting Journey of Hemp and Development of Various Applications -- Chapter 6. Industrial Hemp and Hemp Byproducts as Sustainable Feedstuffs in Livestock Diets -- Chapter 7. Biotechnological Transformation of Hempseed in the Food Industry -- Chapter 8. Current Trends in Applications of Cannabis/Hemp in Construction -- Chapter 9. Hemp-Based Materials for Applications in Wastewater Treatment by Biosorption-Oriented Processes: A Review -- Chapter 10. Potential Impacts of Cannabis sativa L. Cultivation on the Environment in Africa – A Review -- Chapter 11. The Cannabis/Marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) Landscape in Africa: An Overview of its Cultivation and Legal Aspects.-.
    Abstract: The book contains review articles on the latest evidence-based scientific knowledge and future insights on industrial hemp applications ranging from sustainable agriculture, sustainable development, and commercial uses of hemp-derived innovative products. The research articles evaluate and review the latest research and development on hemp’s agronomy, ecophysiology, the opportunities and challenges of hemp cultivation in the different regions of the world, including Africa.The book reviews complete patent literature on hemp from the publication of the first patent in 1856 till the end of 2020, providing an excellent insight into hemp’s business growth and future potential for industrial applications along with region- and sector-wise patenting activity concerning industrial hemp. In addition, articles describe the applications of hemp-derived green materials for building construction, wastewater treatment, and water purification. The book will be useful as a reference book for students, researchers, farmers, business houses, and individuals interested in industrial hemp for commercial aspects, sustainable development, farming, and other hemp-derived innovative products. .
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    Agricultural Policy Analysis : Concepts and Tools for Emerging Economies (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agriculture Economic aspects. ; Botany. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Economics. ; Plant Science. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 Policy Analysis and the Policy Environment -- 1 Overview of Agricultural Policy -- 2 Public Policy: An Overview -- 3 Agriculture and Economic Development -- Part 2 Concepts, Approaches, and Measures for Policy Analysis -- 4 The International Trading System Emalene Marcus-Burnett -- 5 Economic Concepts for Agricultural Policy Analysis -- 6 Measuring Competitiveness of Agricultural Markets -- 7 Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysis: Case Study Research Strategy -- Part 3 Tools to Analyse Sectoral and Global Regulations -- 8 General Equilibrium Analysis of Regional Trade Agreements -- 9 Analysing Trade Facilitation using Gravity Models -- 10 Analysing Marketing Policies using Market Integration Models -- 11 Partial Equilibrium Analysis of Agricultural Price Policies -- Part 4 Tools to Analyse Rural Development Programmes -- 12 Cost Benefit Analysis of Irrigation Projects -- 13 Choice Experiment Analysis of Non-Market Values of Ecosystem Services -- 14 Analysing Agriculture Extension Programmes using Randomised Control Experiments -- 15 Using Agricultural Production Functions to Analyse Land Tenure Reforms -- 16 Analysing Land Use Planning Regulations using Linear Programming Models -- 17 Economic Analysis of Climate Change Adaptations in Agriculture -- Part 5 Sri Lanka Case Studies -- 18 Political Economy of Agricultural Policies: Fertiliser Subsidy Reform -- 19 Policy Measures to Address COVID-19 Disruptions of the Agri-Food Sector -- 20 Epilogue. .
    Abstract: This book is centred around various interwoven topics which are fundamental to policy analysis in agriculture. Key concepts and tools that are fundamental for the analysis of agricultural policies and programmes are presented. Key concepts introduced include, the role of the state in a market economy with examples from the Sri Lankan and other developing economies, the international trade environment, and conceptual frameworks for analysing important domestic and international trade policies. It also highlights interconnections among agriculture, development, policy and illustrates the extent to which the agricultural sector contributes in achieving economic growth objectives, equity and equality objectives and environmental objectives. The book takes the readers through the nature of agricultural markets in developing countries, with special emphasis on Sri Lanka, and illustrates how the degree of competitiveness is measured at various market levels using multiple indices and methods. Several tools, with accompanying case studies, for the analysis of policies and programmes are detailed. These tools include the GTAP model, gravity models, extended benefit cost analysis, and linear programming. Tools and models are applied to the analysis of trade policies and agreements, marketing policies, environmental services, extension programmes, land tenure reforms and climate change adaptations. Case studies in relation to the agri-food policy and strategy response to COVID-19 Pandemic are also covered. This book is of interest to public officials working in agricultural planning and agricultural policy, teachers, researchers, agro-economists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, development studies, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Pages: XXXIII, 478 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811632846
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3284-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-3284-6
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    Modern Techniques of Rice Crop Production (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Plants. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plant physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Plant Signalling. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 Introduction -- 1 World Rice Production: An Overview -- 2 Climate Change and Global Rice Security -- Part 2 Agronomic Management -- 3 Techniques of Rice Nursery Establishment and Transplanting -- 4 Rice Seed and Seedling Priming -- 5 Nursery Management of Transplanted Rice -- 6 Rice Cultivation Systems -- 7 Smart Nutrient Management in Rice Crop -- 8 Irrigation Management in Rice -- 9 Rice-Based Cropping Systems -- 10 Rice Ontogeny -- 11 Rice Phenotyping -- 12 Rice Physiology under Changing Climate -- 13 Water-Wise Cultivation of Basmati Rice in Pakistan -- 14 Rice Interactions with Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria -- 15 Plant Growth Regulators for Rice Production in Changing Environment -- 16 Salinity Tolerance in Rice -- 17 Rice Pollination -- Part 3 Plant Protection -- 18 Plant Protection Strategies in Rice Crop -- 19 Weed Management Strategies in Direct Seeded Rice -- 20 Contemporary Management of Insect Pests in Rice -- 21 Insect Chitin Biosynthesis and Regulation Using RNAi Technology -- 22 Integrated Management of Rice Diseases -- 23 Diversity and Management of Plant Viruses Infecting Rice -- 24 Botanical Extracts for Rice Fungal Diseases -- 25 Nanotechnology for Rice Fungal Diseases -- 26 Rice Nematodes and their Integrated Management -- Part 4 Advanced Technologies -- 27 Managing Greenhouse Gas Emission -- 28 Applications of Crop Modeling in Rice Production -- 29 Climate Change and Rice Production: Impacts and Adaptations -- 30 Rice Production and Crop Improvement Through Breeding and Biotechnology -- 31 Hybrid Rice Production -- 32 Rice Biotechnology -- 33 New Breeding Techniques (NBTs) for Improving Rice Grain Yield to Feed 10 Billion: Progress and Prospects -- 34 CRISPR/Cas9 for Rice Crop Improvement: Recent Progress, Limitations and Prospects -- Part 5 Nutritional Aspects -- 35 Rice Nutritional Aspects -- 36 Rice Grain Quality -- 37 Phytochemical Composition of Rice -- 38 Rice Based Products -- Part 6 Miscellaneous -- 39 Advances Approached to Mitigate Abiotic Stresses in Rice (Oryza sative L.) Crop -- 40 Is Geographical Indication System an Opportunity for Developping-8 (D-8) Countries? An Evaluation of Registered Rice Production.
    Abstract: This book collects all the latest technologies with their implications on the global rice cultivation. It discusses all aspects of rice production and puts together the latest trends and best practices in the rice production. Rice is produced and consumed worldwide and especially an important crop for Asia. It is a staple food in majority of population living is this continent which distinguishes this from rest of the world. Climatic fluctuations, elevated concentrations of carbon dioxide, enhanced temperature have created extreme weather conditions for rice cultivation. Also, increasing pest attacks make situation complicated for the farmers. Therefore, rice production technology also has to be adjusted accordingly. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, plant biotechnologists, pathologists, agronomists, soil scientists, food technologists from different part of the globe. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for students of agriculture, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    ISBN: 9789811649554
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4955-4
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    Research Progress on Forage Production, Processing and Utilization in China (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Power resources. ; Environmental economics. ; Environmental Law. ; Soil science. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Resource and Environmental Economics. ; Environmental Law. ; Soil Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section 1 The development status of the forage industry in China -- Chapter 1 The development status of forage seed industry in China -- Chapter 2 The development status of forage planting industry in China -- Chapter 3 The development status and prospect of the forage processing technology in China -- Chapter 4 The development status of forage utilization industry in China -- Section 2 The research status of the forage industry in China -- Chapter 5 The research status of novel forage species -- Chapter 6 The research status of soil cultivation -- Chapter 7 The research status of seed and sowing in China -- Chapter 8 The research status of water and fertilizer management -- Chapter 9 The research status of pest control -- Chapter 10 Research progress of forage harvest -- Chapter 11 The research status of silage processing -- Chapter 12 The research status of green hay processing -- Chapter 13 The research status of TMR processing -- Chapter 14 The research status of straw processing -- Chapter 15 The research status of leaf protein processing -- Chapter 16 The research status of agricultural by-products processing -- Chapter 17 The research status of silage utilization -- Chapter 18 The research status of green hay utilization -- Chapter 19 The research status of the application of total mixed ration (TMR) in ruminant production -- Chapter 20 The research status of the straw utilization -- Chapter 21 The research status of the utilization of the leaf protein and its by-products -- Section 3 The Laws and policies on forage in China -- Chapter 22 The laws on forage in China -- Chapter 23 The policies on forage in China.
    Abstract: This book has 11 chapters which systematically introduce the latest achievements in scientific research and technological application of the forage industry in China, and also cover the laws and polices related to forage production. The main focus of this monograph is the progress of forage science in China. Each chapter in this book contains numerous charts and diagrams further illustrating the impact of development activities in the area. It is the first book in its field and compiled by mobilizing all the research forces in the field of forage grass and under the leadership of China Agricultural University, Lanzhou University, and Sichuan Academy of Grassland Sciences with the support of other related universities and research institutes. China is the largest forage consumption country in the world. Every year, more than 2 billion herbivorous livestock need more than 350 million tons of forage but the supply each year is only 250 million tons. With the policy and financial support of the Central Government, the forage industry in China has been developed rapidly, great progress has been made in the science and technology in forage production, processing, and utilization, and its influence has been increased in the world.
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    ISBN: 9789811675423
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7542-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-7542-3
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    Managing Plant Production Under Changing Environment (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plant physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: See attached. Chapter 1. Nanoremediation: An innovative approach for environmental safety -- Chapter 2. Sustainable agriculture and plant production by virtue of biochar in the era of climate change -- Chapter 3. Soil management vis-à-vis carbon sequestration in relation to land use cover/change in terrestrial ecosystem-a review -- Chapter 4. Salt-induced toxicity and anti-oxidantal response in Oryza sativa: An updated review -- Chapter 5. Soybean plants under waterlogging stress: Responses and adaptation mechanisms -- Chapter 6. Niger (Guizotia abyssinica (L. f.) Cass.) an oilseed crop under biotic stress -- Chapter 7. Role of phytohormones in antioxidant metabolism in plants under salinity and water stress -- Chapter 8. Plant phenolic compounds for abiotic stress tolerance -- Chapter 9. Efficacy of various amendments for the phyto-management of heavy metal contaminated sites and sustainable agriculture. A review -- Chapter 10. Exploring Plant Responses to Salinity and Implications of Halophytes as a Model for Salinity Improvement -- Chapter 11. Efficacy of Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) for the phyto-management of different heavy metals contaminated sites under chelating agent amendments. A review -- Chapter 12. Insights into Potential Roles of Plants as Natural Radioprotectants and Amelioration of Radiations Induced Harmful Impacts on Human Health -- Chapter 13. Development of rangeland conservation and sustainable management practices under changing climate -- Chapter 14. Biological Nitrogen Fixation: An Analysis of Intoxicating Tribulations from Pesticides for Sustainable Legume Production -- Chapter 15. Sustainable urban forestry, merits, demerits and mitigation of climate change at global scale -- Chapter 16. Temperate Forage Legumes Production, Weeds Dynamics and Soil C: N Economy under Organic Wastes -- Chapter 17. Atmospheric chemistry of aerosols and their role in global climate change -- Chapter 18. Increase in food scarcity, agriculture challenges and their management: Pakistan Perspectives. Chapter 19. Increase ability of transgenic plant expressing the bacterial enzyme to accumulate heavy metals.
    Abstract: This comprehensive edited volume collects the most recent information with up-to-date citations, on the decrease in plant productivity under climatic changes and its link with global food security. The book emphasis on the crop management practices and recent advancement in the techniques for mitigating the negative effects of climate induced biotic and abiotic stress. It brings together 19 chapters developed by eminent researchers in the area of plant and environmental sciences. Global climate change is increasingly becoming a concern for future of agriculture. High levels of inorganic and organic pollutants and climatic stress adversely affects the sensitive and complex equation of natural resources and ecosystem services. To meet the increased food demand, plant productivity needs to be enhanced, therefore this book fills in the gap and brings together information on the physiological and molecular approaches for improving crop productivity. The book is resourceful reading material for researchers, faculty members, graduate and post graduate students of plant science, agriculture, agronomy, soil science, botany, Molecular biology and environmental science.
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    ISBN: 9789811650598
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5059-8
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    Nanoscale Engineering of Biomaterials: Properties and Applications (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Proteins. ; Biomaterials. ; Nanomedicine. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biomaterials-Proteins. ; Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 -- 1 Interactions between the physiological environment and titanium-based implant materials – from understanding to control -- 2 Nanoscale surface Engineering and Characterization of Biomaterial -- 3 Progress of Nanotechnology-based Detection and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers -- 4 Biomaterials: Types and Applications -- Part 2 -- 5 Additive Manufacturing of Ti and its alloy-based Bioimplants for Orthopaedic Applications -- 6 Physico-chemical Modifications of Magnesium and Alloys for Biomedical Applications -- 7 Metallic Foams in Bone Tissue Engineering -- 8 Surface modification of metallic biomaterials for cardiovascular cells regulation and biocompatibility improvement -- 9 Advancement of spinel ferrites for biomedical application -- Part 3 -- 10 Functionalized 3D bioactive polymeric materials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine -- 11 Polymer matrixes used in wound healing applications. 12 Conductive Polymers for Cardiovascular Applications -- 13 Engineered polymeric materials/nanomaterials for growth factor/drug delivery in bone tissue engineering applications -- 14 Surface engineering of polymeric materials for bone tissue engineering -- 15 Antibacterial Surface Modification to Prevent Biofilm Formation on Polymeric Biomaterials -- 16 Polymer Surface Engineering in the Food Packaging Industry -- 17 Polymeric Membranes in Waste-water Treatment -- 18 Functionalized Fluoropolymer Membrane for Fuel Cell Applications -- Part 4 -- 19 Bioceramics for Biomedical Applications -- 20 Applications of nanomaterials in the textile industry -- 21 Properties and characterization of advanced composite materials -- 22 Properties and characterization of advanced composite materials -- 23 Nano composites application in sewage treatment and degradation of persistent pesticides used in agriculture -- 24 Biomimetic Mineralization of Electrospun PCL based Composite Nanofibrous Scaffold for hard tissue Engineering. .
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in a wide range of biomaterials for the development of smart and advanced functional materials. It discusses the fundamentals of bio-interfacial interactions and the surface engineering of emerging biomaterials like metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics, and composites/nanocomposites. In turn, the book addresses the latest techniques and approaches to engineering material surfaces/interfaces in, e.g., implants, tissue engineering, drug delivery, antifouling, and dentistry. Lastly, it summarizes various challenges in the design and development of novel biomaterials. Given its scope, it offers a valuable source of information for students, academics, physicians and particularly researchers from diverse disciplines such as material science and engineering, polymer engineering, biotechnology, bioengineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering for various commercial and scientific applications.
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    ISBN: 9789811636677
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3667-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-3667-7
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    Novel Technologies in Biosystems, Biomedical & Drug Delivery (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Drug delivery systems. ; Genetics Research. ; Imaging systems in biology. ; Biology Technique. ; Biomedical Research. ; Drug Delivery. ; Genetics Research. ; Biological Imaging. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Editorial: Biosystems -- 2. Potential of Biotechnology in cancer management -- 3. Biosimilars: Promising and Rapidly Emerging Biotherapeutics -- 4. Applications of Nanomaterials in Medicine: Current status and future scope -- 5. Biomedical Applications of Nanofluids in Drug Delivery.
    Abstract: The book gives an insight into the theoretical background, conceptual understanding, latest developments, and applications in the field of pharmaceuticals in general and drug design, discovery, biosystems, and biomedical and drug delivery technologies in particular . Knowledge is drawn from various disciplines such as Chemistry, Biology, Material Science and Engineering, Statistics, Biomedicine, and Genetics . A host of applications like bio-imaging, novel biological agents, testing, characterization and validation of drugs, computer-based models in drug design, and application of statistical tools in data analysis, design, and development of drug delivery systems, and ecosystems are dealt with in detail. The said book undoubtedly confirms the requirements of the postgraduate students, research scholars, academicians, scientists, and researchers from the academia, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical engineering domain. The book covers a conceptual understanding of the exploration of drugs in tandem with intended uses, sound ecosystem development, and carriers for drug and supplement delivery.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819952816
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5281-6
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    Science of Rice Chemistry and Nutrition (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Food science. ; Biotechnology. ; Nutrition   . ; Agriculture. ; Food Science. ; Biotechnology. ; Nutrition.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Rice Chemistry, Nutrition and Processing: An Introduction -- Chapter 2. The Structure of Rice Starch and its Application -- Chapter 3. Rice Proteins and Their Applications -- Chapter 4. The Oil from Rice Bran and Its Processing Technology -- Chapter 5. Extraction and Identification of Rice Polyphenols and Related Health Benefits -- Chapter 6. Dietary Fiber from Rice By-products and Its Applications -- Chapter 7. Postharvest Processing of Rice -- Chapter 8. Cooking of Rice -- Chapter 9. Storage of Cooked Rice -- Chapter 10. Commercial Processing of Rice -- Chapter 11. Germinated Brown Rice -- Chapter 12. Impact of Heat-Moisture Treatment on Hierarchical Structure and Functional Properties of Rice Starch -- Chapter 13. Perspective of Future Rice Processing.
    Abstract: This book presents the knowledge of rice chemistry and nutrition. It includes identification, analysis, and application of bioactive chemical components of rice, the starch digestibility after pre-treatment, domestic cooking or processing, and the structure changes at multiple scales during processing and digestion. The novel application of rice starch, protein, polyphenols, dietary fiber, and the next generation of healthy rice products is summarized and the underline mechanisms of starch digestion are also revealed. Particularly, the advanced technologies for the fortification of rice nutrition as well as the challenges for the future rice processing industry are also included. This book provides the most recent research progresses and the state-of-the-art technologies regarding rice nutrition & chemistry to students, researchers, and technologists who are interested in rice and the fields of food science, nutrition, and food engineering.
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    Pages: VIII, 293 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819932245
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3224-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-3224-5
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    Pricing of Ecosystem Services in Agriculture: A Basis of Crop Insurance (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agriculture Economic aspects. ; Biotic communities. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Economics. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Concept and approaches of ecosystem services in agriculture -- 2 Pricing of agricultural products, soil, and water management -- 3 Pricing of soil and water conservation in agriculture -- 4 Pricing of carbon sequestration and environmental regulation -- 5 Pricing of renewable energy-based applications in agriculture -- 6 Crop insurance based on payment of ecosystem services.
    Abstract: The book deals with the pricing of ecosystem services provided by agriculture. All provisioning, regulating, supporting and cultural services are being covered in this title. Chapters in this contributed volume cover topics such as pricing of services from the soil, water, and nutrient management. Quantified monetary values of carbon sequestration and renewable energy applications in agriculture are covered with clear-cut methodologies. This book also links ecosystem service-based pricing with crop insurance. Improving the farmers’ livelihood is the central goal of the agricultural production system throughout the world. Under the climate change context, farms’ produce is now climate-vulnerable and heavily dependent on weather conditions. Moreover, we often neglect the contribution of several positive impacts of agricultural practices on ecosystems and natural resources. Therefore, there is a need to quantify and value these ecosystem services in agriculture. However, valuation and pricing the services in agriculture both tangible and intangible is a challenge. It is necessary to have clear-cut methodologies for pricing ecosystem services of agriculture in terms of net monetary benefits. The ecosystem service-based pricing could be a solid basis for calculating the insurance to farmers in case of occurrence of natural hazard and associated crop damage. This book is of interest to scholars, teachers, researchers, environmental scientists, watershed managers, capacity builders, and policymakers. The book also serves as effective reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture economics, ecology, agronomy, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policymakers will also find this to be useful.
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    ISBN: 9789811944161
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4416-1
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    Bioinoculants: Biological Option for Mitigating global Climate Change (2023)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant diseases. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Pathology. ; Environmental Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_ Microbial inoculants in the climate change scenario: An overview -- Chapter 2_Climate change, its effects on soil health and role of bioinoculants in mitigating climate change -- Chapter 3_ Emerging weeds under climate change and their microbial management -- Chapter 4_Climate change and agriculture: Impact assessment and sustainable alleviation approach using Rhizomicrobiome -- Chapter 5_Micronutrient mobilizer microorganisms: Significance in crop sustainability -- Chapter 6_Legume-rhizobium symbiosis and beyond: producing synthetic communities for increasing crop production under climate change challenges -- Chapter 7_Salinity mitigation using microbial inoculants -- Chapter 8_Cyanobacterial bioinoculants for abiotic stress management in the changing climate scenario -- Chapter 9_Alleviation of drought stress and amelioration of tomato plant growth by bacterial inoculants for mitigating climate change -- Chapter 10_Associative nitrogen fixers- Options for mitigating climate change -- Chapter 11_Trichoderma-based bioinoculant: A potential tool for sustainable rice cultivation -- Chapter 12_Photosynthetic microorganisms and their role in mitigating climate change through C sequestration and plant-soil interactions -- Chapter 13_Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: A keystone to climate-smart agriculture -- Chapter 14_Microbial siderophores in sustainable agriculture applications - preventing and mitgating effects of climate change. .
    Abstract: This edited book covers various bioinoculants for sustainable crop production under the changing global climate. The book envisages a compilation of articles relevant to the current status of production and use of novel microbial inoculants for different crops and highlights their role in mitigating global climate challenges. These include nutrient deficiencies, salinity, drought, and emerging pathogens. In addition, success stories and commercialization aspects are also discussed. Growing environmental concerns related to climate change can potentially decrease the global yield capacity of agricultural systems. Agricultural productivity is severely affected by major biotic and abiotic factors. The phytomicrobiome plays a critical role in the survival of the holobiont, particularly for plants growing in extreme environments. The use of microbial-based agricultural inputs has a long history, beginning with a broad-scale rhizobial inoculation of legumes in the early twentieth century. Microbial inoculants are considered one of the best and most effective strategies for sustainable agriculture under climate change, and a viable solution to meet the twin challenges of global food security and environmental sustainability. It is therefore imperative to understand the current status and development in the area of bioinoculants from a global perspective. The chapter’s focus would be on major agro-ecologies, covering all major crops across the globe, along with the commercialization status of different bioinoculants in different countries The book caters to the needs of the students, faculty, policymakers, and researchers working in the area of microbiology, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and botany. .
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    ISBN: 9789819929733
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2973-3
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    Study of Ecological Engineering of Human Settlements (2020)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Applied ecology. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Applied Ecology. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Environmental problems of human settlements and countermeasures based on ecological engineering -- Soil environmental deterioration and ecological rehabilitation -- Amelioration and utilization of saline-alkali land -- Forestry ecological engineering in coastal saline-alkali soils -- Mined lands reclamation by vegetation restoration -- Soil Improvement and Vegetation Construction Technology in Abandoned land of Copper Mining Area -- Discussion on non-point source pollution and control in water source areas -- Impact of landscape pattern changes on water quality -- Eco-village construction and pollution control effect analysis -- Discussion on the overall planning of forest town construction in Simen Town, Yuyao City -- Study on the construction mode of rural human settlement forest in the eastern Zhejiang plain -- Evaluation of air negative ion effect in rural human settlement forests -- Determination of air anion level in Shanghai coastal shelter forests -- Effects of different greening modes of expressways on air environment -- Research on noise reduction effect of green belts on expressway -- Biodiversity protection technology in the construction of rural landscape -- Impacts of rural Fengshui forest construction on biodiversity -- Distribution characteristics of plant diversity in rural habitats-case study in Xiaoluxia village Index.
    Abstract: This book analyzes the theory of ecological engineering of human settlements and provides case studies on the improvement of degraded lands and vegetation restoration, especially focusing on saline-alkali land, abandoned land, water source areas, and the impact of green belts on noise and air quality on the highways. In addition, it discusses the issue of biodiversity conservation strategies in rural landscape construction and demonstrates experiment measurement and field survey methods. The results obtained are supplemented by numerical calculations, presented in the form of tables and figures. As the first monograph on this subject, the book provides a wealth of ideas and resources for researchers, professionals and practitioners in the field of human settlements.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811513732
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1373-2
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    Contemporary Environmental Issues and Challenges in Era of Climate Change (2020)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Environmental health. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Environmental monitoring. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Health. ; Conservation Biology. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Ecosystem health and dynamics: An indicator of Global Climate Change -- Chapter 2. A comprehensive evaluation of heavy metals contamination in foodstuff and associated human health risk: a global perspective -- Chapter 3. Climate change impact on forest and agro-biodiversity: A special reference to Amarkantak Area, Madhya Pradesh -- Chapter 4. Agriculture sustainability and climate change nexus -- Chapter 5. Heat Stress in crops: Driver of climate change impacting global food supply -- Chapter 6. India’s major subsurface pollutants under future climatic scenarios: Challenges and remedial solutions -- Chapter 7. Phosphorus sorption characteristics of the surface sediments from industrially polluted GBPS reservoir, India -- Chapter 8. Spatio-temporal variations of precipitation and temperatures under CORDEX Climate Change Projections: A Case study of Krishna River Basin, India -- Chapter 9. Microorganisms in maintaining food and energy security in a world of shifting climatic conditions -- Chapter 10. Engineering Photosynthetic Microbes for Sustainable Bioenergy Production -- Chapter 11. Ensuring energy and food security through solar energy utilization -- Chapter 12. A Conceptual Framework to Social Life Cycle Assessment of e-Waste Management: a case study in the city of Rio de Janeiro -- Chapter 12. Unsustainable management of Plastic Wastes in India: A threat to global warming and climate change -- Chapter 14. Assessment of public acceptance of the establishment of a recycling plant in Salfit district, Palestine -- Chapter 15. An overview of the technological applicability of plasma gasification process -- Chapter 16. Natural Gas Hydrates: Possible Environmental Issues.
    Abstract: Over the last few decades, unprecedented global population growth has led to increased demand for food and shelter. At the same time, extraction of natural resources beyond the Earth’s resilience capacity has had a devastating effect on ecosystems and environmental health. Furthermore, climate change is having a significant impact in a number of areas, including the global hydrological cycle, ecosystem functioning, coastal vulnerability, forest ecology, food security, and agricultural sustainability. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), only immediate and sustained action will prevent climate change causing irreversible and potentially catastrophic damage to our environment. This book presents various scientific views and concepts, research, reviews, and case studies on contemporary environmental issues in changing climate scenarios and highlights different adaptation measures. Increasing awareness of modern-day patterns of climate change, it addresses questions often raised by environmental scientists, researchers, policymakers and general readers. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789813295957
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9595-7
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    Environmental Management : Environmental Issues, Awareness and Abatement (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Pollution. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental Management. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Law.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Management of water resources -- Chapter 2. Air pollution and its abatement -- Chapter 3. Environmental education and environmental impact assessment -- Chapter 4. Environmental acts and legislation -- Chapter 5. Management of Natural Resources. .
    Abstract: In the current age of science and technology, our lives have become dominated by countless scientific and technological innovations without which the earth would be a much poorer place. Life as we know would become absolutely bleak and boring without the inventions and advances being made all over the globe. In fact, scientific inventions, discoveries and innovations have ushered in a dramatic revolution in virtually every sphere of life. But at the same time, the skewed use of technology is at loggerheads with the environment. We, and our environment, now face a number of critical challenges and it is in response to this that we wrote this book to raise awareness for environmental issues and related management aspects. With a primary focus on Environmental Management – the rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without disturbing the ecosystem’s balance – it will thus help to improve the relationship between man and environment. Moreover, it offers a wealth of ready-to-use material for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of Environment and Water Management. The book systematically addresses a range of key aspects, e.g. scientific principles, methods and ideas, as well as life-long learning skills for students. Further, it provides a solid foundation for applying scientific approaches to environmental problems. .
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    Pages: XVII, 218 p. 34 illus., 16 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811538131
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3813-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-3813-1
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    Global Climate Change and Environmental Policy : Agriculture Perspectives (2020)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Environmental health. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Environmental Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Ecological Thinking and Agricultural Sustainability -- Chapter 2. Climate Policy -- Chapter 3. Vulnerability Assessment of the Agro Based Households to Climate Change in the Bundelkhand Region and Suggesting Adaptation Strategies -- Chapter 4. Strategies for Scaling up the Adoption of Organic Farming towards Building Climate Change Resilient Communities -- Chapter 5. Managing Climate Risk in a Major Coffee-Growing Region of Indonesia -- Chapter 6. Global Climate Change and Biofuels Policy: Indian Perspectives -- Chapter 7. Climate Change, Water Resources, and Agriculture: Impacts and Adaptation Measures -- Chapter 8. Mitigating enteric methane emission from livestock through farmer friendly practices -- Chapter 9. Timber Based Mixed Farming/Agroforestry Benefits: A Case Study of Smallholder Farmers in Limpopo Province, South Africa -- Chapter 10. Agriculture, landscape and food value chain transformation as key engines in climate change mitigation: A review of some low carbon policy options and implementation mechanisms -- Chapter 11. Weather Based Automated Agro Advisories: An option to improve sustainability in farming under climate and weather vagaries -- Chapter 12. Climate smart agriculture: Assessment and adaptation strategies in a changing climate -- Chapter 13. Climate Change and Farmers’ Adaptation: Extension and Capacity Building of Small-holder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa -- Chapter 14. Climate Change and Gender Policy -- Chapter 15. Climate Change Assessment for Current and Future Agricultural Scenario. .
    Abstract: Global climate change threatens human existence through its potential impact on agriculture and the environment. Agriculture is climate-sensitive, and climate variability and climate change have net negative impact on it. Additionally, the agricultural landscape is affected by monoculture and agro-biodiversity loss, soil fertility depletion and soil loss, competition from biofuel production, crop yield plateaus and invasive species. Nevertheless, the global agricultural production system has to meet the food demands from the growing human population, which is set to exceed 10 billion by 2050. This book discusses the impacts of climate change on agriculture, animal husbandry and rural livelihoods. Further, since agriculture, forestry and other land-use sectors contribute about 10–12 gigatonnes of CO2-equivalent per year, it argues that agricultural policy must dovetail adaptation and mitigation strategies to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. This calls for a reformative and disruptive agricultural strategy like climate-smart agriculture, which can operate at all spatio-temporal scales with few modifications. The book also redefines sustainable agriculture through the lens of climate-smart agriculture in the context of the sustainability of Earth's life- support system and inter- and intra-generational equity. The climate-smart agriculture approach is gaining currency thanks to its inherent positive potential, and its goal to establish an agricultural system which includes "climate-smart food systems", "climate-proof farms", and "climate-smart soils". Climate-smart agriculture provides a pathway to achieve sustainable development goals which focus on poverty reduction, food security, and environmental health. .
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    Pages: XIII, 435 p. 129 illus., 92 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811395703
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9570-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-9570-3
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    ICDSME 2019 : Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Dam Safety Management and Engineering (2020)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Security systems. ; Environmental economics. ; Financial risk management. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Management. ; Water. ; Security Science and Technology. ; Environmental Economics. ; Risk Management. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Challenges in Preparation and Implementation of Dam Safety Emergency Plan for Hydroelectric Plants in Sarawak -- Optimizing Reservoir Operation Under Changing Climate: A Case Study of Murum-Bakun Hydro Cascade in Sarawak -- Visual Inspection of Penstocks and Water Tunnels for Hydropower Plants in Malaysia -- Sediment yield modeling as sediment management strategies towards sustainability of hydropower reservoirs in Malaysia -- Review on Seismic Hazard Parameters for Design and Construction of Large Dams in Peninsular Malaysia -- Building-Capacity through School-Based Engagement on Dam Safety Program in Cameron Highlands -- Flood hydrograph generation for Kenyir Dam using Hydrological Modeling System -- PMP Driven Probable Maximum Flood for 4 dams in Sungai Perak Hydroelectric scheme.
    Abstract: This book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 1st International Conference on Dam Safety Management and Engineering (ICDSME 2019), organized by the Malaysian National Committee on Large Dams (MYCOLD), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN). With the theme “resilient dams for resilient communities,” the conference highlighted the latest developments in the area and provided a platform for researchers and professionals to exchange ideas and to address dam safety and engineering issues with the environment in mind. The topics covered included, but was not limited to, best practices in dam safety, reservoir management, dam health monitoring, risk assessment, emergency management and sustainable dams.
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    Pages: XIX, 683 p. 371 illus., 328 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811519710
    Series Statement: Water Resources Development and Management,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1971-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-1971-0
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    Investigation and Assessment Technology for Typical Groundwater-contaminated Sites and Application Cases (2021)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Pollution. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Environmental Management. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Environmental background investigation of groundwater contamination sites -- Rating and evaluation of pollution source intensity for typical groundwater contamination sites -- Risk assessment of groundwater contamination sites -- Application case.
    Abstract: This book introduces readers to environmental background investigation, pollution source intensity evaluation and risk assessment approaches used at three main types of groundwater-contaminated sites: municipal domestic waste landfills, hazardous waste landfills and oil-contaminated sites. In addition, typical contaminated sites throughout China are examined to demonstrate how these approaches can be applied for their investigation, assessment and restoration. By reading this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the restoration and management of typical groundwater-contaminated sites.
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    Pages: XI, 388 p. 145 illus., 115 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811528453
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2845-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-2845-3
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    Political Economy of China’s Climate Policy (2022)
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Physical geography. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: An Economic Analysis of China's Climate Policy -- China’s Balance of Emissions Embodied in Trade: Approaches to Measurement and Allocating International Responsibility -- Low Carbon Transformation -- Adapting to the Carrying Capacity, Ensuring Ecological Safety -- Post-Paris Process: A Transformational Breakthrough Is Still Needed.
    Abstract: This book covers major advances in China’s climate policy over the past decade and presents theoretical approaches to climate justice and low-carbon transformation from a Chinese perspective. It analyzes the political economy of China’s climate policy, and subsequently addresses the following major aspects: carbon emissions and human rights, equity and carbon budgets, economic analysis of low-carbon transformation, economics of adaptation to climate change, and international climate regime building. .
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    Pages: XV, 324 p. 39 illus., 7 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811687891
    Series Statement: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8789-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-8789-1
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    Water and Life in Tonle Sap Lake (2022)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Environmental Management. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Lake and Livelihoods: Threats to Their Sustainability -- Chapter 3. Fish Resources: Its Importance and Challenges -- Chapter 4. Governance and Human–Nature Relation -- Chapter 5. Zoning and Its Impacts on Governance -- Chapter 6. Climate and Rainfall -- Chapter 7. Inundation and Water Surface Temperature: Satellite-Based Observation -- Chapter 8. Hydrology of the Inflow River Basins -- Chapter 9. Groundwater and Surface Water Exchange in the Lake Basin -- Chapter 10. Improvement of a Hydrological Model Performance by Satellite Rainfall Product -- Chapter 11. Flood Pulse and Water Level -- Chapter 12. Discharge Measurement and Hydraulic Characteristics in the Tonle Sap River -- Chapter 13. Mathematics and Numerics of a Two-Dimensional Local Inertial Equation -- Chapter 14. Numerical Simulation of Hydrodynamics Using the Two-Dimensional Local Inertial Equation -- Chapter 15. Hydrodynamic Properties Characterized by Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Simulation -- Chapter 16. Flow Regime of a Floating Village Using a Three-Dimensional Hydraulic Model -- Chapter 17. Sediment and Suspended Solids: Spatiotemporal Dynamics -- Chapter 18. Total Suspended Solid Dynamics Revealed by Long-term Satellite Image Analysis -- Chapter 19. Sediment Resuspension and its Relation to Flood Pulse -- Chapter 20. Sediment Loads from Tonle Sap Lake Tributaries -- Chapter 21. Physico-Chemical Properties of Suspended Solids and Sediment -- Chapter 22. Basin-wide Distribution of Water Quality -- Chapter 23. Basic Physicochemical Water Quality—Spatiotemporal Distribution -- Chapter 24. Nutrient Availability and Phosphorus Dynamics -- Chapter 25. Phosphorus Dynamics—Modeling and Simulation -- Chapter 26. Chemistry of Groundwater in the Floodplain -- Chapter 27. Bacterial Communities: Their Dynamics and Interactions with Physicochemical Factors -- Chapter 28. Microcystin Production and Oxidative Stress -- Chapter 29. Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria -- Chapter 30. Antibiotic Resistance of Intestinal Bacteria -- Chapter 31. Primary Production -- Chapter 32. Flooded Forests -- Chapter 33. Aquatic Fauna and Aquaculture -- Chapter 34. Waterbirds -- Chapter 35. Chemical Analysis of Heavy Metals and Pesticides: Pretreatment -- Chapter 36. Heavy Metals -- Chapter 37. Residual Pesticides -- Chapter 38. Heavy Metal Accumulation in Fish -- Chapter 39. Pesticide Residues in Vegetables from Provinces around Tonle Sap Lake -- Chapter 40. Water Use, Sanitation, and Health Conditions in Villages on/around the Lake -- Chapter 41. Health Risk Assessment of a Floating Village Based on a Three-Dimensional Hydraulic Model -- Chapter 42. Virus Removal by Poly Aluminum Chloride and Calcium Hypochlorite -- Chapter 43. Impact of Climate Change on the Hydrological Regime of Tonle Sap Lake -- Chapter 44. Projection of Land Use and Land Cover in the Lake Basin -- Chapter 45. Permissible Phosphorus Load -- Chapter 46. Effects of Environmental Factors on Eutrophication -- Chapter 47. Application of a Sorbent Derived from Lake Sediment and Bivalve Shells for Phosphorus Removal -- Chapter 48. Management of Flooded Forests and Fish Resources -- Chapter 49. Transdisciplinary Research Collaboration for Environmental Conservation -- Chapter 50. Recommendations for Further Research and Environmental Management.
    Abstract: This book describes the water, wildlife, and livelihood of Tonle Sap Lake and its basin in Cambodia, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. It comprehensively elucidates the processes underlying the dynamic, productive, and unique ecosystem, covering the major environmental and administrative components such as climate, water flow and storage, sediment, nutrient, flora, fauna, floating villages, management, and governance. Anthropogenic impacts including climate change on the lake are also highlighted. This book serves as a guidebook to multiple audiences, including professionals and academicians. It is beneficial to the university students and lecturers, researchers, freelancers, and policymakers in analyzing, interpreting, and taking action for the environmental conservation of the lake environment. In addition, this is the first comprehensive book on evidence-based research and policy-relevant experience and knowledge about Tonle Sap Lake. For instance, the content will assist the policymakers and researchers in setting management policies and practices, especially for large shallow lakes and developing countries. It can also be used as a textbook in environmental science and engineering at undergraduate and graduate levels worldwide in understanding and synthesizing new research directions relevant to the water environment.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVIII, 525 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811666322
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6632-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-6632-2
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    Status and Future Challenges for Non-conventional Energy Sources Volume 1 (2022)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Cogeneration of electric power and heat. ; Fossil fuels. ; Bioenergetics. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Fossil Fuel. ; Bioenergetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Ocean, Tidal and Wave Energy: Science and Challenges -- 2 Nuclear Energy and Conventional Clean Fuel -- 3 Solar cells: application and challenges -- 4 Photovoltaic modules: Battery storage and grid technology -- 5 Geothermal energy: Exploration, Exploitation, and Production -- 6 Application of high-temperature thermal energy storage materials for power plants -- 7 Hydrogen Fuel: Clean Energy Production Technologies -- 8 Natural Gas Hydrates – Energy Locked in Cages -- 9 Gas Hydrates in Man-made Environments: Applications, Economics, Challenges and Future Directions -- 10 Hydrate-based Desalination Technology: A Sustainable Approach -- 11 Subsurface Decarbonisation options as CO2 hydrates with Clean Methane Energy Recovery from Natural Gas Hydrate Reservoirs -- 12 Combined Heating and cooling system with Phase Change Material: A Novel Approach -- 13 Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) of Kraft Lignin (KL) Recovered from Lignocellulosic Biomass: State of the Art -- 14 Catalytic Hydropyrolysis and Hydrodeoxygenation of Biomass and Model Compounds for Fuels and Chemicals. .
    Abstract: This book highlights recent advancements in such an important topic, through contribution from experts demonstrating different applications in ‘day-to-day’ life, both existing and newly emerging non-biological technologies, and thought provoking approaches from different parts of the world, potential future prospects associated with some frontier development in non-conventional energy sources. It covers different types of natural energy sources such as: Ocean, Tidal and Wave energy; Nuclear energy; Solar cells; Geothermal energy; Hydrogen Fuel; Photovoltaic modules; Gas hydrates; Hydrate-based Desalination Technology; and Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Kraft Lignin/ Lignocellulosic Biomass to Fuels and Chemicals. This book is a comprehensive and informative compilation for international readers, especially undergraduate and post graduate students and researchers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 332 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811645051
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4505-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-4505-1
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    Environmental Footprints of Recycled Products (2022)
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ecological Footprint Assessment of Recycled Asphalt Pavement Construction -- Carbon Footprints Of Recycled Plastic Packaging And Household Food Consumption By Gender In Spain -- An Environmental Construction And Demolition Waste Management Model To Trigger Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery Towards A Circular Economy: The Mexican and Spanish Cases -- Ecological Footprint of Multi-Silicon Photovoltaic Module Recycling -- The Potential of Refuse Derived Fuel Production in Reducing the Environmental Footprint of the Cement Industry.
    Abstract: Recycling is the need of the hour and it is an inevitable destination at the end of the life of any product. Today, recycling can happen at postindustrial and post-consumer states and the importance of recycled products in the market has gained significant importance. Recycled products dominate the array of sustainable products in today’s context. Even though there are commercial implications for recycling, one of the very important and obvious reasons to go for recycling and to have recycled products is to have the benefits on environmental sustainability. It is highly important to assess the environmental footprints of recycled products and further improve the environmental benefits of such recycled products. This book presents five interesting chapters pertaining to the environmental footprints of various recycled products. .
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    Pages: VII, 160 p. 60 illus., 54 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811684265
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8426-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-8426-5
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    Current Trends in Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture (2021)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant physiology. ; Microbiology. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Physiology. ; Microbiology. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Soil Microbiomes for Healthy Nutrient Recycling -- 2 Soil Microbial Diversity: Calling Citizens for Sustainable Agricultural Development -- 3 Metagenomics in deciphering microbial communities associated with medicinal plants -- 4 Role of Metagenomics in Deciphering the Microbial Communities Associated with Rhizosphere of Economically Important Plants -- 5 Plant-Microbe Association for Mutual Benefits for Plant Growth and Soil Health -- 6 Deciphering and Harnessing Plant microbiomes: Detangling the Patterns and Process - A Clean, Green Road to Sustainable Agriculture -- 7 Rhizosphere Biology: A Key to Agricultural Sustainability -- 8 Rhizosphere Microbiomes and their Potential Role in Increasing Soil Fertility and Crop Productivity -- 9 Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Current and Future Prospects for Crop Improvement -- 10 Beneficial Microbiomes for Sustainable Agriculture: An Ecofriendly Approach -- 11 Endophytic Microbiomes and their Plant Growth Promoting Attributes for Plant Health -- 12 Mycorrhiza: A Sustainable Option for Better Crop Production -- 13 Phyllospheric Microbes: Diversity, Functions, Interaction, and Applications in Agriculture -- 14 Mitigation Strategies for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants through Stress Tolerant Plant Growth Promoting Microbes -- 15 Plant and Microbes Mediated Secondary Metabolites: Remunerative venture for Discovery and Development -- 16 Potential Strategies for Control of Agricultural Occupational Health Hazards -- 17 Insecticides Derived from Natural Products: Diversity and Potential Applications -- 18 Bacillus thuringiensis as Potential Biocontrol Agent for Sustainable Agriculture -- 19 Entomopathogenic Microbes for Sustainable Crop Protection: Future Perspectives -- 20 Soil Microbes as Biopesticides: Agricultural Applications and Future Prospects -- 21 Biofertilizers for Agricultural Sustainability: Current Status and Future Challenges -- 22 Current Trends in Microbial Biotechnology for Agricultural Sustainability: Conclusion and Future Challenges. .
    Abstract: Microbial biotechnology is an emerging field with applications in a broad range of sectors involving food security, human nutrition, plant protection and overall basic research in the agricultural sciences. The environment has been sustaining the burden of mankind from time immemorial, and our indiscriminate use of its resources has led to the degradation of the climate, loss of soil fertility, and the need for sustainable strategies. The major focus in the coming decades will be on achieving a green and clean environment by utilizing soil and plant-associated beneficial microbial communities. Plant-microbe interactions include the association of microbes with plant systems: epiphytic, endophytic and rhizospheric. The microbes associated with plant ecosystems play an important role in plant growth, development, and soil health. Moreover, soil and plant microbiomes help to promote plant growth, either directly or indirectly by means of plant growth-promoting mechanisms, e.g. the release of plant growth regulators; solubilization of phosphorus, potassium and zinc; biological nitrogen fixation; or by producing siderophores, ammonia, HCN and other secondary metabolites. These beneficial microbial communities represent a novel and promising solution for agro-environmental sustainability by providing biofertilizers, bioprotectants, and biostimulants, in addition to mitigating various types of abiotic stress in plants. This book focuses on plant-microbe interactions; the biodiversity of soil and plant microbiomes; and their role in plant growth and soil health. Accordingly, it will be immensely useful to readers working in the biological sciences, especially microbiologists, biochemists and microbial biotechnologists. .
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    Pages: XX, 572 p. 72 illus., 44 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811569494
    Series Statement: Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6949-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-6949-4
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