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  • 1
    Keywords: Regenerative medicine. ; Stem cells. ; Nervous system Regeneration. ; Biomaterials. ; Cells. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System. ; Biomaterials-Cells.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Regeneration and tissue microenvironment -- Chapter 2. Non stem cell mediated tissue regeneration and repair -- Chapter 3. Immunological Perspectives Involved in Tissue Engineering -- Chapter 4. Advances in Medical Imaging for Wound Repair and Regenerative Medicine -- Chapter 5. Role of Biosensors in Regenerative Therapeutics: Past, Present & Future Prospects -- Chapter 6. Acute and Chronic Wound Management: Assessment, Therapy and Monitoring Strategies -- Chapter 7. Stem cells and therapies in cardiac regeneration -- Chapter 8. Hydrogel-based Tissue-mimics for Vascular Regeneration and Tumor Angiogenesis -- Chapter 9. Advances in 3D Printing Technology for Tissue Engineering -- Chapter 10. Adult Neurogenesis: A Potential Target for Regenerative Medicine -- Chapter 11. Regenerative approaches in the nervous system -- Chapter 12. Prenatal interventions for the treatment of congenital disorders -- Chapter 13. Understanding LncRNAs in biomaterials development for osteointegration -- Chapter 14. Current approaches in vertical bone augmentation and large bone deficiencies in the oro-facial region -- Chapter 15. In-vitro and in-vivo tracking of cell-biomaterial interaction to monitor the process of bone regeneration -- Chapter 16. The Prospects of RNAs and Common Significant Pathways in Cancer Therapy and Regenerative Medicine.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the recent innovations and therapeutic potentials of regenerative medicine and discusses the applications of stem cells, biomaterials, and tissue engineering in regenerative medicine. The book covers essential aspects of regenerative medicine, including tissue microenvironment, immunological perspectives, stem, and non-stem cell-mediated approaches, imaging techniques, biomarkers, and 3D printing technology. It also reviews the applications of biosensing technologies in regenerative medicine, including biomanufacturing, organ-on-a-chip technologies, and as indicators of therapeutic efficacy. Further, it focuses on the regenerative medicine approaches for diseases of the central nervous system. It also provides the therapeutic potential of regenerative medicine to improve soft tissue and wound healing, cardiovascular, neural, bone, and orofacial regeneration.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 390 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811960086
    DDC: 612.028
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Regenerative medicine. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Genetics. ; Epigenetics. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Biomedical Research. ; Genetics. ; Epigenetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Genetics and Epigenetics of Ageing and Age Associated Diseases -- Chapter 2. Coenzyme Q as an anti aging strategy -- Chapter 3. Autophagy as a Promising Therapeutic Target in Age-Associated Neurodegenerative Disorders -- Chapter 4. Glycolytic inhibitors as Caloric Restriction Mimetics (CRM) -- Chapter 5. Anti-aging and rejuvenation based on stem cell therapy -- Chapter 6. Novel strategies for metformin as an anti-aging drug in skin aging -- Chapter 7. Anti-inflammatory-dependent anti-aging strategies -- Chapter 8. Spermidine, an autophagy inducer, as a therapeutic anti-aging strategy -- Chapter 9. Melatonin in Aging and Aging Related Disorders -- Chapter 10. Intermittent fasting as an anti- aging strategy -- Chapter 11. The role of curcumin as an anti-aging compound -- Chapter 12. The Role of Telomerase Activators in Anti-Aging Strategies and Their Clinical Potential -- Chapter 13. Clinical Laboratories and Their Role in Anti-Aging Strategies -- Chapter 14. Antiaging strategies based on sirtuin activation -- Chapter 15. A vaccine for the pandemic of ageing? Conceptual and ethical issues -- Chapter 16. Cognitive and emotional ageing across the life span: Implications for building the cognitive reserve and resilience -- Chapter 17. Tissue reconstructive & regenerative medicine approach as an anti-ageing intervention: Relevance to age-induced Osteoarthritis -- Chapter 18. Age-Adjustment Expertise in Animal Models of Human Diseases.
    Abstract: The book focuses on the emerging anti-aging approaches for maintaining better health in old age. It provides a current understanding of the underlying principle, possible targets, implementation approaches, and efficacy of the various anti-aging strategies. The chapters include a wide range of topics incorporating the major advances in anti-aging strategies, including telomerase activation, stem cell therapy, autophagy induction, sirtuin activation, and dietary restrictions. Further, it discusses the epigenetic mechanisms underlying aging-related processes and epigenetic strategies to delay and reverse aging-related diseases. The book covers the strategy based on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine for understanding the complexity of aging and restoring the functionalities of organ systems. It further presents the applications of melatonin supplementation-based anti-aging therapeutic intervention. Finally, the book reviews the ethical dimension of anti-aging intervention strategies. This book is immensely useful to scientists and researchers from various disciplines in the life sciences. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 340 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811974434
    DDC: 612.028
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    Keywords: Biology Technique. ; Experimental immunology. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Clinical biochemistry. ; Immunological Techniques. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Medical Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Antibody-Drug Conjugates Basic Concepts and Structures -- Relationship between target and specific action of antibody-drugs conjugates -- The internalization and therapeutic activity of antibody drug conjugate -- The internalization and intracellular trafficking of ADC -- Distribution and metabolism of antibody-drug conjugates -- Application of Antibody fragments in ADCs -- Novel Targeting Carriers in Antibody-drug Conjugates -- Site-specified Conjugating Technology and Application -- Determination of drug-to-antibody ratio of ADCs -- Pharmacokinetic study of antibody-drug conjugates.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the related research achievements in Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and their cell metabolism kinetics. The book has three main parts. The first part describes the basic theory of ADCs, including the basic concept and structure of ADCs, and the relationship between the targets of ADCs and their specific functions. The second part mainly introduces the endocytosis and intracellular metabolism of ADCs, including the relationship between endocytosis and ADC activity, the endocytosis and intracellular transport of ADCs, the distribution and metabolism of ADC in vivo. Then it discusses the new formats and research technology of ADCs, including the application of miniaturized antibodies in ADC synthesis, novel carriers for ADC design, the technology and application of site-specific conjugation, and approaches for analyzing the drug: antibody ratio (DAR), the study of pharmacokinetics of ADCs. This book combines the basic theory with the research technology. It can be used as a reference book for students, teachers and researchers of biomedical field.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 135 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811956386
    DDC: 571.96028
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    Keywords: Forestry. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence farming. ; Forestry. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Progress Towards Sustainable Intensification and Climate Change -- Chapter 1. Introduction: Agroforestry for Sustaining the Global Agriculture in Changed Environment -- Chapter 2. Agroforestry Matches the Evolving Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Agenda in Asia and Africa -- Chapter 3. Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration in Africa: Evidence for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Drylands -- Chapter 4. Urban and Peri-urban Agroforestry to Sustain Livelihood and Food Security in the Face of Global Environmental Change and Epidemic Threats -- Part II. Landscape Restoration and Combating Desertification -- Chapter 5. Agroforestry for Climate Change Resilience in Degraded Landscapes -- Chapter 6. The Great Green Wall Initiatives and Opportunities for Integration of Dryland Agroforestry to Mitigate Desertification -- Chapter 7. Silvopastoral Systems on Degraded Lands for Soil Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change Mitigation -- hapter 8. Utilization of Saline and Other Poor-quality Waters to Sustain Agroforestry Production -- Chapter 9. Potential of Agroforestry Systems for Food Security, Climate Change Mitigation, Landscape Restoration and Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal -- Part III: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services -- Chapter 10. The Role of Agroforestry Systems for Enhancing Biodiversity and Provision of Ecosystem Services in Agricultural Landscapes in Southeast Asia -- Chapter 11. Potentials of Indigenous Fruit Trees in Enhancing Nutrition, Income and Biodiversity Conservation in African Agroforestry -- Chapter 12. Ethnic Homestead Gardens: Diversity, Management and Conservation -- Chapter 13. Agroforestry for Plant Diversity and Livelihood Security in Southwest Asia -- Chapter 14. Achieving Biodiversity Conservation, Livelihood Security and Sustainable Development Goals through Agroforestry in Coastal and Island Regions of India and South East Asia -- Chapter 15. Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services of the Agroforestry Systems of the Himalayan Region: An Overview -- Chapter 16. Soil Biodiversity and Litter Decomposition in Agroforestry Systems of the Tropical Regions of Asia and Africa -- Part IV: Analytical Approaches and Policy Perspective -- Chapter 17. Agroforestry Suitability Mapping: A Geospatial Approach for Quantifying Land Potential for Intensification -- Chapter 18. Agroforestry as a Climate-Smart Agriculture: Strategic Interventions, Current Practices and Policies -- Chapter 19. Agroforestry as a Key Intervention to Achieve Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Targets -- Chapter 20. Potential of Traditional Agroforestry Systems for Intensification of Agriculture and Meeting Global Goals: Lessons from Asia and Africa -- Chapter 21. A Framework for Analysing Spatial Patterns and Extent of Influence by Single Trees on Ecosystem Properties in Agroforestry -- Chapter 22. Integrating Moringa oleifera and Moringa stenopetala in Agroforestry for Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change in Asia and Africa -- Chapter 23. Payment for Ecosystem Services from Agroforestry: Case Studies and Lessons -- Chapter 24. Agroforestry for Sustaining Industrial Raw Materials: Experience from a Value Chain Leveraged Consortium Model -- Chapter 25. Synthesis: Agroforestry for Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture in Asia and Africa.
    Abstract: This edited book opens up new vistas for sustainable intensification in agriculture to provide food to ever growing population as well as adapting to the risks of global environmental change. Diverting from conventional agriculture, the book explores new dimensions and concepts that have been identified for future research and development in sustaining agriculture in Asia and Africa regions. The chapters are written by leading researchers and practitioners in the field of agroforestry. The book demonstrates how agroforestry could be instrumental in bringing stability and sustainability in agricultural production. It offers sustainable solutions for the impending problems of climate change, ecosystem degradation, declining agricultural productivity, and uncertain food security. It is an essential resource for students in agroforestry courses, as well as a valuable introduction to the field for professionals in related areas.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 816 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811946028
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security,
    DDC: 634.9
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  • 5
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    Keywords: Biology Technique. ; Food Microbiology. ; Food science. ; Biological Techniques. ; Food Microbiology. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. History and Technology of Chinese Liquor -- Chapter 2. Classification of Chinese Baijiu -- Chapter 3.Baijiu-Making Equipments -- Chapter 4. Process Principles and Engineering of Solid-State Fermentation of Chinese Liquor -- Chapter 5. Solid-state Distillation of Chinese Liquor (Baijiu) -- Chapter 6. History and advance of flavour research of Baijiu -- Chapter 7. Sensory Properties of Baijiu -- Chapter 8. Chemical Components of Chinese Baijiu -- Chapter 9. Microbial Diversities During Chinese Liquor Fermentations -- Chapter 10. Composition and Succession of the Microbiota in Light-Aroma Baijiu Production -- Chapter 11. Diversity and Succession of the Microbiota in Sauce-Aroma Baijiu -- Chapter 12. Composition, Succession and Key Species of Microbiota in Strong-Aroma Baijiu Production -- Chapter 13. Functional Microorganisms Associated with Baijiu Fermentation -- Chapter 14. Microbial interaction in Chinese liquor fermentation -- Chapter 15. Regulation of the microbiota in Chinese liquor fermentation process -- Chapter 16. Challenges and Perspectives (Strategies).
    Abstract: This book provides a cutting-edge scientific overview of Chinese liquor, also known as Baijiu. Chinese liquor is one of the world’s most ancient fermented alcoholic beverages. Fermented foods and beverages are consumed worldwide as an indispensable constituent in our daily life. However, most fermented foods rely on traditional techniques with limited known scientific knowledge. These indigenous processes are typically empirical without scientifically-based control and technological insights. The book analyses Chinese liquor processing on the three most important disciplines of fermented foods: process technology/engineering, flavor chemistry, and microbiology. It also addresses the perspectives and future research needs associated with spontaneous fermented foods. This book offers a deep understanding of the science of Chinese liquor production to students, researchers, and related practitioners both in the academic and the industry. It would also benefit many other fields of fermented foods for their optimization, standardization, and modernization.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 608 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811921957
    DDC: 570.28
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    Keywords: Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Bioclimatology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant physiology. ; Plants Development. ; Hormones. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Development. ; Hormone.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Role of phytohormones in plant responses to acid rain -- 2. The complex interaction between elevated CO2 and hormones on the control of plant growth -- 3. Role of plant hormones in plant response to elevated CO2 concentrations – above- and below-ground interactions -- 4. The intriguous roles of phytohormones in plant response to ozone interacting with other major climate-change stressors -- 5. Role of phytohormones in plant responses to acid rain -- 6. The role of plant hormones in fruit response to photo-oxidative and heat stress -- 7. Phytochrome and hormone signaling crosstalk in response to abiotic stresses in plants -- 8. Phytohormone-mediated regulation of heat stress response in plants -- 9. Phytohormones and cold stress tolerance -- 10. Drought stress: involvement of plant hormones in perception, signaling and response -- 11. Involvement of phytohormones in flooding stress tolerance in plants -- 12. Roles of long-distance signals in nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur uptake and sensing in plants -- 13. Phytohormone involvement in plant responses to soil acidity -- 14. Plant response to toxic metals: emerging sources, phytohormone role and tolerance strategies.
    Abstract: This book provides new insights into the mechanisms of plant hormone-mediated growth regulation and stress tolerance covering the most recent biochemical, physiological, genetic, and molecular studies. It also highlights the potential implications of plant hormones in ensuring food security in the face of climate change. Each chapter covers particular abiotic stress (heat stress, cold, drought, flooding, soil acidity, ozone, heavy metals, elevated CO2, acid rain, and photooxidative stress) and the versatile role of plant hormones in stress perception, signal transduction, and subsequent stress tolerance in the context of climate change. Some chapters also discuss hormonal crosstalk or interaction in plant stress adaptation and highlight convergence points of crosstalk between plant hormones and environmental signals such as light, which are considered recent breakthrough studies in plant hormone research. As exogenous application or genetic manipulation of hormones can alter crop yield under favorable and/or unfavorable environmental conditions, the utilization of plant hormones in modern agriculture is of great significance in the context of global climate change. Thus, it is important to further explore how hormone manipulation can secure a good harvest under challenging environmental conditions. This volume is dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 and 13. The volume is suitable for plant science-related courses, such as plant stress physiology, plant growth regulators, and physiology and biochemistry of phytohormones for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students at colleges and universities. The book can be a useful reference for academicians and scientists involved in research related to plant hormones and stress tolerance.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 372 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811949418
    DDC: 581.788
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    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Proteins . ; Human physiology. ; Biological transport. ; Cell membranes. ; Pharmacology. ; Protein Biochemistry. ; Human Physiology. ; Membrane Trafficking.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Classification and Gene Structure of Aquaporins -- 2. Protein Structure and Modification of Aquaporins -- 3. Expression Regulation and Trafficking of Aquaporins -- 4. Transport Characteristics of Aquaporins -- 5. Non-transport Functions of Aquaporins -- 6. The Evolutionary Aspects of Aquaporin Superfamily -- 7. Aquaporins in Nervous System -- 8. Aquaporins in Cardiovascular System -- 9. Aquaporins in Respiratory System -- 10. Aquaporins in Digestive System -- 11. Aquaporins in Urinary System -- 12. Aquaporins in Reproductive System -- 13. Aquaporins in Immune System.-14. Aquaporins in Eye -- 15. Aquaporins in Skin -- 16. Aquaporins in Glandular Secretion -- 17. Aquaporins in Fetal Development -- 18. Aquaporins in Diabetes Insipidus -- 19. Aquaporins in Edema -- 20. Aquaporins in Obesity.-21. Aquaporins in Tumor -- 22. Aquaporin Inhibitors -- 23. Non-aquaporin Water Channels.-24. Methods to Measure Water Permeability.
    Abstract: This book provides a state-of-the-art report on our current understanding of aquaporins and the future direction of the field. Aquaporins (AQPs) are a group of water-channel proteins that are specifically permeable to water and other small molecules, such as glycerol and urea. To date thirteen water-channel proteins (AQP0 – AQP12) have been cloned and the mechanisms and physiological functions of water transport across biological membranes have long been the subject of interest. Recent advances in the molecular biology and physiology of water transport have yielded new insights into how and why water moves across cell membranes, and studies on aquaporin knockout mouse models suggest that aquaporins are involved in the development of some diseases and they may be useful targets of research into selective-inhibitor drugs. By focusing on the advances made over the last 30 years in the biophysics, genetics, protein structure, molecular biology, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of aquaporins in mammalian cell membranes, this book provides novel insights into further mechanisms and the physiological significance of water and some small molecule transport in mammals in order to stimulate further research in new directions. In the second version, fourteen chapters will be updated base on the most recent research articles. Ten new chapters will be added.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 365 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811974151
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1398
    DDC: 615
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    Keywords: Drug delivery systems. ; Biomaterials. ; Therapeutics. ; Biology Technique. ; Genetic engineering. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Drug Delivery. ; Biomaterials. ; Therapeutics. ; Gene Delivery. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. ALGINATE BASED MATRIX TABLET FOR DRUG DELIVERY -- Chapter 2. Alginate based micro particulate systems for drug delivery -- Chapter 3. Alginate based nanocarriers for controlled drug delivery applications -- Chapter 4. Alginate based carriers for topical drug delivery -- Chapter 5. Alginate based Hydrogel in drug delivery and biomedical applications -- Chapter 6. Alginate based interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) in drug delivery and biomedical applications -- Chapter 7. Alginate based micelle in biomedical applications -- Chapter 8. Alginate based polyelectrolyte complexes for drug delivery and biomedical applications -- Chapter 9. Alginate-Based Inhalable Particles for Controlled Pulmonary Drug Delivery -- Chapter 10. Biomedical Applications of Alginate in the Delivery System for Natural Products -- Chapter 11. Alginate in cancer therapy -- Chapter 12. Alginate carriers in wound healing applications -- Chapter 13. Alginate as support material in enzyme Immobilization -- Chapter 14. Alginate in Gene and Vaccine Delivery -- Chapter 15. Alginate based scaffolds in Tissue engineering and Regenerative Medicine.
    Abstract: This book focuses on recent trends of research on alginate-based biomaterials in Drug Delivery strategies and biomedical engineering. It contains the widely used alginate-based biomaterials as micro to nano-controlled drug delivery (oral, ocular delivery, topical delivery, etc.) and its fabrication technology, characterization, and biomedical aspects (such as cancer therapy, tissue engineering, gene delivery, vaccine delivery, enzyme immobilization, wound healing, dental applications, etc.) in a single book. The chapters cover updated information, current research trends, informatics, and all aspects of applications. Alginate is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved natural biomaterial and has diverse biomedical applications. In recent years, researchers and scientists are working on the alginate-based drug delivery systems that have been designed and characterized as a matrix, micro to nanocarriers, fibers, composite/scaffolds, etc. Alginate has versatile properties such as biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, and easily available. This book especially highlights both the drug delivery strategies and biomedical engineering aspects such as controlled drug delivery, drug targeting to the site of action, cancer therapy, gene and vaccine delivery, enzyme immobilization, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 423 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811969379
    DDC: 615.6
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    Keywords: Diseases. ; Biomaterials. ; Nucleic acids. ; Cancer. ; Diagnosis. ; Diseases. ; Nucleic Acid. ; Cancers. ; Diagnosis.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Nucleic Acid Structure and biology -- Chapter 2_Nucleic acid-mediated inflammatory diseases -- Chapter 3_ Alternative splicing and cancer -- Chapter 4_Nucleic acid-based strategies to treat neurodegenerative movement -- Chapter 5_Human Diseases induced by Oxidative damage in DNA -- Chapter 6_Nucleic Acid in Nanotechnology -- Chapter 7_ Nucleic Acid in Diagnostics -- Chapter 8_Nucleic Acid as sensors and logic gates -- Chapter 9_ Nucleic Acid Therapeutics in Cancer Biology -- Chapter 10_ Nucleic Acid as Vaccine -- Chapter 11_Nucleic Acid Editing to combat diseases.
    Abstract: This book reviews the structure-function relationship of nucleic acids, their role in the pathophysiology of the diseases, and as therapeutic targets for human diseases. The chapters discuss the role of nucleic acids in inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. The book also describes recent advancements in nucleic acid-based therapy, the application of nucleic acids in diagnostics, in the development of nano-carriers, logic gates, and sensors. It explores the use of nucleic acids (RNA and DNA) as a unique and multifunctional platform for numerous applications, including therapeutics, diagnostics, nanodevices, and materials. It further examines the role of DNA methylation, histone modifiers and readers, chromatin remodelers, microRNAs, and other components of chromatin in the progression of cancer. The book also discusses the applications of nucleic acid as a vaccine and as a gene-editing tool. It also provides an overview of the clinical trials using genome editing platforms for disease treatment and the challenges in implementing the editing technology. Finally, the book elucidates a representative description of challenges associated with nucleic acid-mediated therapy.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 416 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811985201
    DDC: 616
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental engineering. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental management. ; Ecology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Microplastics in the freshwater and earthbound conditions: Prevalence, destinies, impacts and supportable arrangements -- Chapter 2. Effect of microplastics on microbial network -- Chapter 3.Quick estimation of microplastic in meat -- Chapter 4.Source, migration and toxicology of microplastics in soil -- Chapter 5.Impact of microplastics on nutrient -- Chapter 6.Agricultural plastic mulching as a source of microplastics in the terrestrial condition -- Chapter 7.Worldly and spatial varieties of microplastics in side of the road dust from provincial and urban area, : Implications for diffuse contamination -- Chapter 8.Microplastic particles in the Persian/Arabian Gulf -- Chapter 9.Impacts of microplastic biofilms on supplement cycling in recreated freshwater frameworks -- Chapter 10.Conveyance, bounty and dangers of microplastics in nature -- Chapter 11.Accumulation system of antibiotic medication hydrochloride from fluid arrangements by nylon microplastics -- Chapter 12.Expulsion of microplastics by means of drinking water treatment: Current information and future headings -- Chapter 13.Impacts of polystyrene microplastics on larval advancement, settlement, and transformation -- Chapter 14.Bioaccumulation of microplastics and its in vivo connections -- Chapter 15.Microplastics in oceanic situations: Toxicity to trigger biological results -- Chapter 16.Waterfront sea elements decrease the fare of microplastics to the vast sea -- Chapter 17.Barnacles as potential bioindicator of microplastic contamination in Hong Kong -- Chapter 18.Microplastic accumulation in remote ocean dregs from the Rockall Trough -- Chapter 19.Environmental microplastics: A survey on current status and points of view -- Chapter 20.The joined poisonous quality impact of microplastics and nonylphenol on microalgae Chlorella pyrenoidosa -- Chapter 21.Daylight interceded cadmium discharge from shaded microplastics containing cadmium color in watery stage -- Chapter 22.Environmental microplastic testimony in a urban environment and an assessment of transport -- Chapter 23.Biofilm modifies antibiotic medication and copper adsorption practices onto polyethylene microplastics.
    Abstract: This book provides an overview of the sources, occurrence, fate and solution of microplastics. Microplastics in sediment and soil environment have been only scarcely surveyed, and no profound discussion on microplastics removal is summarized until this book. Here we focus on sharing clear schematic information and the book sufficiently supports important microplastic topics: such as microbial network, microplastic toxicology and accumulation, agricultural plastics, nylon microplastics, polystyrene microplastics, polyethylene microplastics and many more. The book mainly provides an overview of recent advances in knowledge of sources, occurrence, distribution, chemical behavior and ecological threats while it also presents information related to feasible solutions for microplastic pollution management. This comprehensive resource will be valuable up-to-date knowledge for environmental scientists, ecotoxicologists, ecologists, marine biologists, environmental chemists in the academic field and this book is intended to be beneficial information for environmental managers, water suppliers, wastewater treatment, plastics manufacturer, and policy makers as well.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 129 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819906956
    DDC: 577
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    Keywords: Plant diseases. ; Molecular biology. ; Genetics. ; Plant Pathology. ; Molecular Biology. ; Genetics and Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Genomics of crucifers’ host-pathosystem - Prologue -- 2. Crucifers’ pathogens genome -- 3. Genomics of host- pathogen interaction -- 4. Molecular detection and Identification of pathogens, pathotypes and genes -- 5. Pathogenomics of pathogenic variability -- 6. Bio-metabolomics of crucifer’s host-pathosystem -- 7. Genomics of crucifer’s host-pathosystem at a glance -- 8. Protocols to study host-pathosystem -- 9. Future research priorities of crucifers’ host pathosystem -- 10. Subject index.
    Abstract: The book deals with latest research achievements of Brassica scientists using omics approaches in understanding host-pathogen interaction, molecular detection, identification, and functional characterization of effectors/genes including pathogenomics and biometabolomics. Genomics of host-pathogen interaction is a source of information for the teachers, students, researchers, and policy makers to foster success in enhancing the Brassica production and productivity through the development of improved disease-resistant varieties with the use of omics technologies. It is a base and sound plate form for managing biological stresses of Brassica at global level. The book covers up-to-date information on genomics of host-pathogen interaction, pathogenomics of crucifers’ pathogen, and biometabolomics of host pathosystem supplemented with ample photographs, illustrations, and figures which make it stimulating, effective, and easy to comprehend for readers, researchers, biology students, teachers, and policy makers.
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    Pages: XXIII, 930 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811938122
    DDC: 571.92
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    Keywords: Ecology Methodology. ; Biotic communities. ; Plant ecology. ; Ecological Modelling. ; Ecosystems. ; Plant Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Modelling tools and plausible scenarios in science-policy to improve evidence based decision making for human-well-being -- 2. Basic Introduction to Species Distribution Modelling -- 3. Machine Learning based predictive modelling approaches for better understanding evolutionary history, distribution and niche occupancy: Experience from Western Ghats -- 4. Mapping the impact of climate change on eco-sensitive hotspots using species distribution modelling (SDMs) – Gaps, Challenges and Future Perspectives -- 5. Approaches for modelling the climate change impacts on ecosystems -- 6. Developing a Bayesian Model of Climate-Induced Lake Overturn in Talisay, Taal Lake -- 7. Global sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of MaxEnt model: Implications in species habitat projections -- 8. Tree species diversity and richness patterns reveal high priority areas for conservation in Eswatini -- 9. Improving the conservation status of a threatened tree (Acer sikkimensis Miq. syn. Acer hookeri Miq.) through standardization of seed germination protocol and using ecological niche modeling -- 10. Ecological Niche Modeling of the endemic Himalayan near-threatened treeline conifer Abies spectabilis (D.Don) Mirb. in the Indian Central Himalaya -- 11. Modeling the distribution of a medicinal plant Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz for its conservation in Arunachal Pradesh -- 12. Habitat Suitability and Niche Modeling for Conservation and Restoration of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. in Temperate Himalayan Forest Ecosystem -- 13. Application of species distribution modeling for conservation and restoration of forest ecosystems -- 14. Habitat suitability analysis of Asiatic Elephants (Elephas maximus) in the Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest of Assam using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) -- 15. Factors Affecting the Habitat Suitability of Eastern Swamp Deer (Rucervus duvaucelii ranjitsinhi Groves, 1982) in Manas National Park and Implication for Terai Grassland Restoration -- 16. Evaluating Potential Habitats of Chital, Sloth Bear and Jungle Cat in Selected Areas of Central Indian Landscape -- 17. Habitat suitability modeling of Tor tor (Hamilton, 1822) in the Indian drainage systems using MaxEnt -- 18. Modelling the influence of Marine Fishery Advisories on the reduction of Carbon Dioxide emissions for Odisha under varying Climate Change Scenarios using CMIP models – an evidence-based approach for policymaking -- 19. Impacts of pollution on tropical montane and temperate forests of South Asia: Preliminary studies by post graduate students in India and Sri Lanka -- 20. Selection of strategic sampling sites for river quality assessments near mined areas as a policy handle for low-impact development and biodiversity conservation – a case study of River Godavari -- 21. Ecological niche modeling predicts the potential area for cultivation of Melia dubia Cav. (Meliaceae): a promising tree species for agroforestry in India -- 22. Proportions of change in the airborne particulate matter (PM10) concentrations across selected states in Peninsular India - a study of decadal, pre-pandemic trends for planning restoration -- 23. Decomposition of Sunflower Cuttings and its Impact on Soil Fertility of Rice Terraces (Payoh) in Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines -- 24. Forest ecosystem modeling for policy planning: A review -- 25. Ecological Carrying Capacity Modelling and Sustainability Assessment of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines -- 26. Assessment of the contribution of Fresh Water Ecosystem Services to the Hydropower Sector in the Kura-Araz basin -- 27. Eutrophication modelling of Chilika Lagoon using an artificial neural network approach.
    Abstract: This edited book is focused on SDG 15. This volume covers aspects of species and ecosystem modeling in understanding the complexity of ecological systems, restoration, protected area management, and species conservation. The book follows a systematic and situation-sensitive approach to discuss ecosystem and species modeling tools, approaches, science, case studies, opportunities, and gaps for enhancing conservation efforts, ensuring ecosystem resilience, and addressing sustainability issues. The book emphasizes on science, innovations, case studies, and strategic relevance as main pillars of using ecosystem and species modeling tools and implementing the outcomes and results. In addition, clear conceptual frameworks, elaborated methodologies, and their applications are included to support policy planning and interventions to reduce and reverse human encroachment in human-dominated natural ecosystems, their degradation, and loss of important species and ecosystem services. Essential information with a special focus on advances and opportunities in advancing the implementation of results and outputs of the modeling tools, challenges and constraints for addressing loss of ecosystem services, designing and implementing sustainable landscape restoration, environmental risk assessment, and finally understanding policy implications and concerns for mainstreaming modeling results in conservation planning and decision-making is included in the book. Further topics include ultimate translational value of modeling tools and efforts across transitional ecosystems and species habitat to provide better evidence to influence the nature-based solutions (NbS) and ecosystem health assessment using Red List of Ecosystems (RLE). The emerging roles of integrative socio-ecological as well as techno-cultural factors in promoting the relevance of ecosystem and species modeling is one of the key features of this book. This edited volume is of interest and useful to researchers, students, scholars, policy makers, forest managers, consultants, and policy makers in the fields of protected area management, forest department, conservation, modeling, climate change, and sustainability science, and also authors engaged in IPBES, IPCC, and several other assessments.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXV, 570 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819901319
    DDC: 577
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    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Epidemiology. ; Public health. ; Veterinary Science. ; Epidemiology. ; Public Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Veterinary Public Health -- Chapter 2-Zoonoses -- Chapter 3- Epidemiology -- Chapter 4- Ecological concepts -- Chapter 5- Causation of disease -- Chapter 6-Agent, Host and Environmental Factors -- Chapter 7-Disease Transmission -- Chapter 8-Disease Distribution in Population -- Chapter 9-Data in Epidemiology -- Chapter 10-Measures of Disease -- Chapter 11-Strategies of Epidemiology -- Chapter 12-Sampling Techniques -- Chapter 13-Measurement of Causal association -- Chapter 14-Investigation of an outbreak -- Chapter 15-Diagnostic test and its evaluation -- Chapter 16-Surveillance -- Chapter 17- Prevention, Control and Eradication -- Chapter 18-Economics of Disease -- Chapter 19-World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) -- Chapter 20-Food borne infection & intoxication -- Chapter 21-Investigation of Foodborne outbreak – Source attribution -- Chapter 22-Viral infections-Norwalk -- Chapter 23-Hepatitis A -- Chapter 24-Hepatitis E -- Chapter 25-Rota virus -- Chapter 26-PRIONS/BSE -- Chapter 27-Viruses occasionally reported as foodborne -- Chapter 28- Foodborne Bacterial Infections-Salmonellosis -- Chapter 29-Escherchia coli -- Chapter 30-Klebsiella -- Chapter 31-Aeromonas hydrophila -- Chapter 32-Staphylococcus spp -- Chapter 33-Streptococcus suis -- Chapter 34-Clostridium perfringens -- Chapter 35-Botulism -- Chapter 36-Campylobacteria -- Chapter 37-L. monocytogenes -- Chapter 38-Bacillus cereus -- Chapter 39-Food borne parasites -- Chapter 40-One Health.
    Abstract: This book introduces and reviews the essential principles of Veterinary Public Health, Zoonoses, One Health, principles and applications of epidemiology in studying infectious diseases including foodborne infections and intoxications.The initial chapters discuss the concept and principal functions of Veterinary Public Health. The book further covers the impacts of Veterinary Public Health on human Health particularly in management of zoonoses. The following section discusses theapplication of epidemiology in the study of outbreaks, epidemic, pandemics and their prevention and control strategies. It helps understanding the factors associated with disease causation transmission and spread and also investigate the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. The chapter on foodborne illnesses illustrates how the knowledge of epidemiology is applied in the study of diseases in community, spread of causative agents from farm to fork. The definition, cause, symptoms, management, control and prevention of foodborne infection and intoxication are dealt with. The last chapter introduces the concept, objectives, and definition of One Health and discusses the advancements made and challenges in One Health around endemic and emerging zoonotic diseases. .
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    Pages: XXIX, 424 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811978005
    DDC: 636.089
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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.
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    Pages: XIII, 385 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811994975
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Biodiversity. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Grassland ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Grassland Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Fish and fisheries of the temperate Himalayas: An overview and way-forward -- Chapter 2. Fishery resources and ichthyofaunal diversity in the temperate Himalayas -- Chapter 3. Mapping of the Himalayan surface waters using remote sensing and geographic information system tools: An overview of single band-based techniques -- Chapter 4. Fisheries development in open water resources of the temperate Himalaya -- Chapter 5. Diversity and threat to coldwater fishes of river Torsa at the Terai region of West Bengal, India -- Chapter 6. The endangered mighty mahseer (Tor putitora) in the Himalayan waters -- Chapter 7. Aquaculture practices in the temperate Himalayan region -- Chapter 8. Status and prospects of rainbow trout farming in Himalayan waters -- Chapter 9. Fisheries and aquaculture of snow trouts in the Trans-Himalayan region -- Chapter 10. Ornamental Fisheries in Hindu Kush Himalayan Region -- Chapter 11. Recirculating aquaculture system for intensive fish farming in Indian Himalayan region: An overview -- Chapter 12. Coldwater fish nutrition in the Indian Himalayas -- Chapter 13. Molecular characterization and population structure of the important Himalayan fish species -- Chapter 14. Prospects and challenges of molecular interventions for enhancing aquaculture production in the temperate Himalayas -- Chapter 15. An overview of coldwater fish diseases and their control measuresChapter 16. Oomycetes, fungal-like menace in coldwater aquaculture -- Chapter 17. Antimicrobial peptides: An alternative to antibiotics for environment-friendly hill aquaculture -- Chapter 18. Advances in detection techniques for fungus-like organisms of aquaculture importance -- Chapter 19. Nutritional quality and human health benefits of important coldwater fishes of the Indian Himalayas -- Chapter 20. En-route towards aquaponics in coldwater: Identifying the gaps in principles and system design -- Chapter 21. Impact of climate change in temperate fisheries of the Himalayas and possible adaptation approaches -- Chapter 22. Livelihood opportunities with recreational fisheries and ecotourism -- Chapter 23. Design and operational principle of re-circulatory aquaponic system in the Himalayas: Prospects and challenges -- Chapter 24. Farm design and layout for aquaculture operations in the temperate Himalayas -- Chapter 25. Hydroelectric projects: An inevitable challenge in fisheries of the temperate Himalaya.
    Abstract: This book covers all aspects of fisheries and aquaculture of the temperate Himalayas, including fisheries resources, fish biodiversity, aquaculture status, prospects, and potential. It also includes mapping of resources, health and disease management of cultured species, feed and nutritional aspects of the cultured fish species, ornamental fisheries aspects, etc. In addition, it elucidates the recent advances in biotechnological interventions for enhancing fisheries and aquaculture productivity in the region. Essential information on the application of Geo Information System (GIS) for resource mapping, the scope of adopting re-circulatory aquaculture system for productivity enhancement, and trout culture in the Himalayan waters are provided in the book. A detailed account of recreational fisheries and fish-based ecotourism in the temperate Himalayas for generating livelihood has been provided. The impact of climate change on the fisheries of the Himalayas has been dealt with separately. The book also covers the conservation and rehabilitation aspects of endangered species of the region. This book will become a ready reference for the scientists, teachers, researchers, students, policymakers, and other stakeholders for managing fishery resources in the temperate Himalayas.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 488 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811983030
    DDC: 333.95
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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. .
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    Pages: XVIII, 582 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819900305
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    DDC: 630
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Urban ecology (Biology). ; Sustainability. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Architecture. ; Urban Ecology. ; Sustainability. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Cities, Countries, Regions.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Theory and method of urban structure and environment -- 2. Population mobility and urban development -- 3. Spatiotemporal quantification and identification of urban development and its characteristics -- 4. Sustainability Performance of Urbanization and its Environment -- 5. Qualitative assessment of urban ecosystem services based on GIS -- 6. Visual Quality Evaluation of Urban Landscape Based on Computer Vision Technology -- 7. Application of Machine Learning in Prediction of Urban Heat Island -- 8. Climate Sensitive Urban Design for Thermal Comfort -- 9. Urban Structure and Its Environment.
    Abstract: This book provides new information to understand the relationship between urban development and environmental change to the reader. How to create a sustainable and livable urban environment and realize the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN) is one of the biggest challenges in this century, even in the next centuries. The covered subject areas of this book aim at finding a way to push SDGs forward by collecting the related knowledge between urban development and its environmental implication. Specifically, the book focuses on UN SDGs 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), 11 (sustainable cities and communities), and 13 (climate action). Regarding the SDGs 9, this book assesses urban population mobility, urban ecosystem services, and green infrastructure to address climate change in cities. Regarding the SDGs 11, this book explores the sustainability of urban landscape change associated with urbanization based on a multi-scale perspective. Regarding the SDGs 13, this book explores the issues affecting the development of healthy cities in the context of climate change and possible ways to address them. This book focuses on newer fields related to various forms of urbanization and urban climate. Under different urbanization and development scenarios, the city and built environment are facing new challenges and become a major concern. Better understandings of related physical laws and sustainable technologies are badly needed. This book is a good reference to urban planners, city officials, citizens who are concerned about the city environment, and policymakers, as well as students studying urban structure and environment.
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    Pages: XXVII, 289 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811966415
    Series Statement: Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements,
    DDC: 577.56
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Forestry. ; Ecology . ; Ecosystems. ; Forestry. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Conservation of Tropical Forest for the Well-being of Community -- Chapter 2. Forest Pathology in Ecosystem Services -- Chapter 3. Non-Timber Forest Problems: NTFPs in Conservation and Development Initiatives -- Chapter 4. Characterizing and assessing forest density and productivity of Ulu Muda Forest Reserve based on satellite imageries -- Chapter 5. Temporal Reduction of Forest Ecosystem Services and Drivers of Deforestation -- Chapter 6. A Trade-Off Analysis of Sustainable Landscape Planning: A Case Study of Sintang Regency (Heart of Borneo), Kalimantan -- Chapter 7. Land Use and Land Cover Change Prediction using ANN-CA model -- Chapter 8. Linking Blue-Green Infrastructure to Micoclimate and Human Thermal Comfort for Urban Cooling: A review -- Chapter 9. Assessing the Community Participation in Ecotourism at Ulu Muda Forest Reserve Malaysia -- Chapter 10. Improving Livelihood of Sugar Palm Community in Malaysia -- Chapter 11. Local community involvement in Mangrove Forest conservation and edutourism in Kampung Sijangkang -- Chapter 12. The Resilience of the Natural Resource Dependency of Indigenous People in a Wilderness Area: The Case of Virachey National Park, Cambodia -- Chapter 13. Reconciling the values and needs of wildlife and local communities: A way forward to deal with human-wildlife conflicts in Malaysia.
    Abstract: This edited book covers major importance of tropical forest diversity and its values to vegetation, wildlife, and the local community. It addresses the current issues and opportunities in the Southeast Asia’s tropical forests. This book lays the groundwork for a better understanding of tropical forest ecosystem services. Ecosystem services has four concepts: provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting services. In an era of rapid population growth and increasing pressure on tropical natural resources, ecosystem services have become central to the discussion of climate change mitigation. The values of tropical forest ecosystem services deserve to be the highlighted when it comes to shaping responsible behaviors towards sustainable development goals (SDGs). This book is of interest and useful to researchers and academics teaching in the field of tropical forest conservation, tropical ecosystems, tropical products technology, ecotourism, forest plantation management, bio industrial economy, agroforestry business and marketing. Professionals, foresters, industrial entrepreneurs, ecologists, and a valuable source of reference to the relevant researchers and students in the region.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 249 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811933424
    DDC: 577
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    Keywords: Zoology. ; Ecology . ; Behavior genetics. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Zoology. ; Ecology. ; Behavioral Genetics. ; Evolutionary Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Evolution of hermaphroditism in fishes: phylogeny and theory -- Chapter 2. Simultaneous hermaphroditism in fishes -- Chapter 3. Protandry in fishes -- Chapter 4. Protogyny in fishes -- Chapter 5. Bidirectional sex change in fishes -- Appendix 1. Database of hermaphroditic fish species -- Appendix 2. References of hermaphroditic fish species cited in Appendix 1.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive review of hermaphroditism in fishes. It focuses on the behavioral ecology of functional hermaphroditism in fishes and discusses its evolution. Approximately 99% of all vertebrate species consist of separate-sex individuals (gonochorists), i.e., pure males and pure females. The other 1% of vertebrate species are hermaphroditic, and almost all of them are fishes. Among hermaphroditic fishes, four major types of hermaphroditism are known: simultaneous (or synchronous) hermaphroditism, protandry (male-to-female sex change), protogyny (female-to-male sex change), and bidirectional sex change (or reversed sex change in protogynous species). The book examines the occurrence of hermaphroditism in relation to phylogeny and mating systems. It also reviews the hypotheses for the evolution of hermaphroditism, and the size-advantage model, which is the main theory for the evolution of sex change, tested in relation to the mating system. The appendix in the last chapter provides an annotated list of hermaphroditic fish species (ca. 500 spp.).
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 250 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811960956
    DDC: 590
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Toxicology. ; Food science. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Toxicology. ; Food Science. ; Chemical Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Biosynthesis, structure and function of bacteriocin -- Chapter 2 Antibacterial mechanism of bacteriocin in lactic acid bacteria -- Chapter 3 Characteristics of lantibiotics -- Chapter 4 Genetic modification of bacteriocins -- Chapter 5 Potential use of bacteriocins as antibacterial agents -- Chapter 6 Application of bacteriocin in food industry -- Chapter 7 Application of bacteriocin in livesock and poultry -- Chapter 8 Bacteriocins of plant-related bacteria and biocontrol of plant pathogens -- Chapter 9 Cytotoxicity of bacteriocins to eukaryotic cells -- Chapter 10 Bacteriocins and human nutrition and health.
    Abstract: This book intends to report the new results of the study of bacteriocins, from basic research to application fields. It mainly introduces the biological characteristics of bacteriocins, the relationship between their structure and function, the antibacterial mode of action, and their application as antibacterial agents in food industry, medical care, and other areas, especially their application potential in human health. This book can be used as a reference book for researchers, undergraduates, and graduated students in the professional fields of food science and engineering, bioengineering, medicine, and agriculture.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 219 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819926619
    DDC: 579
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    Keywords: Nutrition   . ; Economic development. ; Ethnology Africa. ; Culture. ; Food security. ; Medical sciences. ; Nutrition. ; Development Studies. ; African Culture. ; Food Security. ; Health Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction Changing Dietary Patterns, Indigenous Foods, and Wild Foods in Relation to Wealth, Mutual Relations, and Health in Tanzania -- Chapter 2. Environment, Dietary Patterns, and Combinations of Food Intake in Tanzania -- Chapter 3. Purchase, Cultivation, and Forage: Does it Make a Difference in Food Intake Frequency? -- Chapter 4. Does Staple Food Sufficiency Ensure Food Variety? A Comparative Analysis from Southern, Southeastern, and Central Tanzania -- Chapter 5. Changing Dietary Patterns and Associated Social Context Subjective Health Quality of Life, Wealth, and Mutual Relations in Tanzania -- Chapter 6.Social Capital and Subjective “Poverty” Contribute to People’s Subjective Health, but Financial Support Does Not -- Chapter 7. Growth with Disparity in a Rich Diverse City: Case of the Economic Capital Dar es Salaam -- Chapter 8. High Maize Productive Rural Inland Areas: Ample Staple Food, but What about Health? -- Chapter 9. Coastal Traditional and Changing Dietary Patterns: Protein from Fish and Pulses as well as Patterns of Purchased Food -- Chapter 10. Does Intake of Wild Foods Improve Subjective Health? Evidence from 3 Areas of Tanzania -- Chapter 11. Case of Inland Forest Vicinities in Tanzania: General Low Health Evaluation but Higher for Those Who Access Variety of Wild foods? -- Chapter 12. Traditional Semi-arid Agro-pastoral Inland Food Patterns and Society: Frequent Food Deficits but Balanced BMI and Prevention of Anemia -- Chapter 13. Nutrition Potential of African Wild Leafy Vegetables: Evidence from Semi-arid Central Tanzania -- Chapter 14. Conclusions What is the Secret to Good Health, and How are Wealth and Mutual Assistance Related?.
    Abstract: This book presents different dietary patterns, some utilizing wild foods and others facing drastically changing dietary patterns, and shows their implications for health in terms of wealth, mutual assistance, food sufficiency and food diversity. The book examines these globally important issues through a case study of Tanzania. Using a novel methodology based on a global standard quality of life indicator, the book sheds light on the relationship between wild food intake and health in Tanzania. Descriptive case studies illustrate the impact of various food patterns and wild food intake on human health. It also highlights the divergence between food production sufficiency and food diversity. It then discusses the influence of wealth, mutual relations, and methods of food access. Finally, the book concludes with recommendations for maintaining good health in various environments. The intended readers of this book are academics and professionals in the fields of development, nutrition, and environment in East Africa. These include, but are not limited to, regional and district personnel who are actively engaged in development, relevant ministries of food and agriculture, and international organizations such as FAO, UNICEF, UNDP, and UNEP. In the academic field, students and researchers in international studies, development studies, African studies, social studies, cultural studies, nutrition, agriculture, and environmental studies are targeted. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIX, 340 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819933709
    DDC: 613.2
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Ecology . ; Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Exploring Microbial Diversity of Arid Regions of Globe for Agricultural Sustainability: A Revisit -- 2. Harnessing drought tolerant PGPM in arid agro ecosystem for plant disease management and soil amelioration -- 3. Role of Plant Growth-promoting Bacteria in Rainfed and Irrigated Crops -- 4. Plant Growth Promoting Microbes: The Potential Phosphorus Solubilizers in Soils of Arid Agro-ecosystem -- 5. Diversity of PGPM and Ecosystem Services -- 6. Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms: An Option for Drought and Salinity Management in Arid Agriculture -- 7. Plant Growth Promoting Microbes: Key Players in Organic Agriculture -- 8. Interceding Microbial Biofertilizers in Agroforestry System for Enhancing Productivity -- 9. Role of PGPM in Managing Soil Borne Plant Pathogens in Horticulture Crops -- 10. The Use of Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms in the Managementof Soil-Borne Plant Pathogenic Organisms -- 11. Role of plant growth promoting microbes in managing soil-borne pathogens in forestry -- 12. Secondary Metabolites and Bioprospecting -- 13. PGPM: Fundamental, Bioformulation, Commercialization and Success at Farmer’s Field -- 14. PGPR: A Sustainable Agricultural Mitigator For Stressed Agro-Environments -- 15. Endophytic PGPM derived metabolites and their role in arid ecosystem -- 16. Current regulatory requirements for PGPM products for management of seed, soil and plant health: An overview -- 17. Evolving Concepts of Biocontrol of Phytopathogens by Endophytic Pseudomonas fluorescence -- 18. Symbiotic Effectiveness of Rhizobium Strains in Agriculture -- 19. Inoculant Production and Formulation of Azospirillum Species.
    Abstract: This edited book aims to focus on microbial diversity in arid lands and deserts versus specific microbial assemblages associated with plants. The book explains ecological drivers that shape this diversity, how plant-associated microbiomes are selected, and their biotechnological potential are discussed. Diversity and functional redundancy of these associated PGPM make them very active in supporting plant improvement, health and resistance to drought, salt and other stresses, and these dimensions will be explored in this book. Implementing proper biotechnological applications of the arid and desert-adapted PGPM constitutes a sizeable challenge, and the book attempts to take up that challenge and help researchers in this field to gain a detailed understanding of PGPM from arid ecosystems. This book serves as a handbook for research workers, teachers, postgraduate students and extension personnel, other development workers, and policy planners engaged in arid zone development.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 455 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811941245
    DDC: 579
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    Keywords: Microbial ecology. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Soil science. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Soil Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: SECTION 1: SCIENCE OF VERMICOMPOSTING -- Chapter 1. A decade of vermicomposting research at the University of Fort Hare: Selected insights -- Chapter 2. State-of-the-Art and New Perspectives on Vermicomposting Research: 18 years of progress -- Chapter 3. Experiences on methods of vermicompost analysis for plant and soil nutrition -- Chapter 4. An outstanding perspective on biological dynamics in vermicomposting matrices -- Chapter 5. Insights into earthworm biology for vermicomposting -- SECTION 2: VERMICOMPOST PRODUCTION Chapter 6. Vermicomposting as an eco-friendly approach for recycling and valorization grape waste -- Chapter 7. Vermitechnology: An underutilised agro-tool in Africa -- Chapter 8. Prospects of vermicompost and biochar in climate smart agriculture -- Chapter 9. Wild bird animal manure vermicomposting: Experiences from Namibia -- Chapter 10.Rock phosphate vermicompost with microbial inoculation potential in organic fertility -- SECTION 3: VERMICOMPOSTS ON SOIL QUALITY AND CROP GROWTH Chapter 11. A farmers’ synthesis on the effects of vermicomposts on soil properties -- Chapter 12. Vermicompost as a possible solution to soil fertility problem and enrichment in the semi-Arid Zones of Namibia -- Chapter 13 Role of vermicompost in organic vegetable production under resource-constrained famers in Zimbabwe -- Chapter 14. Co-application of vermicompost with other amendments for the improvement of infertile/degraded soils -- Chapter 15. Sustainable enhancement of soil fertility using bio-inoculants -- Chapter 16. The potential of vermicomposts in sustainable crop production system -- Chapter 17. Vermicompost and vermi-leachate in pest and disease control management -- SECTION 4: VERMICOMPOSTING AND WASTES -- Chapter 18. Vermicompost: A potential reservoir of antimicrobial resistant microbes (ARMs) and genes (ARGs) -- Chapter 19 Potential transformation of organic waste in African countries by using vermicomposting technology- Chapter 20. Earthworms in bioremediation of soils contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons.
    Abstract: This edited book collates the research done mainly in Africa on vermicomposting and related technologies that can assist African smallholder farmers in making nutrient rich organic fertilizers from their animal and crop residue wastes. Information on the development of organic sources of liquid fertilizer development for hydroponics is also presented. The book presents research findings on vermicomposting in a simplified way that will allow farmers and extension workers to adopt the indicated technologies. The book also covers critical aspects of standardization of vermicompost preparation, earthworm biology, nutrient enrichment of composts and organic liquid fertilizer production.Vermicomposting is a technology that employs earthworms to enhance the biodegradation and fertilizer value of organic wastes. The earthworms optimize the biodegradation ecosystem during composting, resulting in a final nutrient rich product with more recalcitrant forms of carbon and much lower levels of veterinary antibiotics and their metabolites. Vermicompost as an organic fertilizer is highly preferred over other forms of soil enhancers. A lot of research has been done on vermicompost and related activities in Africa but remain scattered across various publications. The book is an invaluable source of information for farmers especially those practicing organic crop production, vermicomposting researchers, as well as extension workers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 368 p. 58 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811980800
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security,
    DDC: 579.17
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Cancer Genetic aspects. ; Cancers. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Cancer Genetics and Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 An introduction to breast cancer -- Chapter 2 Current treatment approaches to breast cancer. Chapter 3 Introduction to cell cycle and its regulators -- Chapter 4 Cell cycle and cancer -- Chapter 5 cell cycle dysregulation in breast cancer -- Chapter 6 Molecular Subtypes of breast cancer and CDK dysregulation -- Chapter 7 Breast tumor micro environment and CDks -- Chapter 8 CDK Dysregulation in Breast Cancer: A Bioinformatics Analysis -- Chapter 9 CDK1 Dysregulation in Breast Cancer -- Chapter 10 CDK4/CDK6 dysregulation in estrogen positive receptor breast cancers -- Chapter 11 Therapeutic implications of CDKs in Breast Cancer -- Chapter 12 Novel CDK Inhibitors in Breast Cancer -- Chapter 13 Targeting CDKs with other chemotherapeutic drugs- A combinatorial approach -- Chapter 14 CDKs in cell-cycle progression and therapeutic strategies in Human breast cancer -- Chapter 15 CDk inhibitor for treatment of breast cancer -- Chapter 16 Response of therapy in cell cycle regulatory genes in breast cancer -- Chapter 17 Different cyclins and their significance in Breast cancer.
    Abstract: This book highlights the interrelation between cell cycle regulators and breast cancer phenotypes. It reviews the roles of Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (CDK) in driving cell cycle progression, cell cycle checkpoints and dysregulation in breast cancer. It also examines the prognostic significance of CDKs in breast cancer. and CDK inhibitors for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Further, the book discusses the role of different G1 cyclins in differentiation, chromosome stability, and transcriptional regulation in breast cancer. Additionally, it examines the role of immunogenic effects of CDK inhibitors, the mechanism of resistance and the current clinical trials in breast cancer treatment. Towards the end, the book explores cell cycle regulation as an attractive target for targeted drug therapy in breast cancer. This book is a comprehensive yet concise resource for oncologists and researchers interested in exploring the therapeutic potential of Cyclin-Dependent Kinases in breast cancer.
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    Pages: XVII, 373 p. 133 illus., 92 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811989117
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Microbial populations. ; Microbial ecology. ; Microbial genetics. ; Microbial Communities. ; Environmental Microbiology. ; Microbial Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Photosynthetic Pigments in Diatoms -- 2. Impact assessment: Diatom flora of free flowing and fragmented stretches of serially impounded Bhagirathi River (Indian Himalayan Region) -- 3. Use of Multivariate Techniques for Quick Assessment of Hydropower Impacts on the Producer Community in Himalayan Rivers With a note on required sample size -- 4. Alpine lake environments and Psychrophile Diatoms around the World with a particular emphasis on Turkish glacial lakes -- 5. Ocean Acidification Conditions and Marine Diatoms -- 6. Diatom Algae for Carbon Sequestration in Oceans -- 7.Diatoms: A Potential for Assessing River Health -- 8. Terrestrial Diatoms and their Potential for Ecological Monitoring -- 9. Role of Diatoms in Forensics: A Molecular approach -- 10. Diatoms in Forensics: Adding new dimension to the growing relevance of diatoms in improving lives -- 11. Diatom silica a potential tool as biosensors and for biomedical field -- 12. Diatoms in biomedicines and nanomedicines -- 13. Recent Advances in Biomedicine: Diatomaceous Applications -- 14. Perspectives on the ecosystem services and need for conservation of diatomite and diatomaceous earth landscapes for India -- 15. Biofuels from Diatoms: Potential and Challenges -- 16. Potential Industrial Application of Diatoms for a Greener Future -- 17. The mechanism of ecosystem restoration and resilience of present-day coastal lagoons by coastal diatoms and their implications for management of successional diatomite landscapes.
    Abstract: This edited book provides a comprehensive and a reliable source of information on all major areas of diatom research. It addresses research advances in the key areas of diatom biology, morphology, systematics, phylogeny and ecology along with their interdisciplinary applications. Diatoms are the world’s most diverse group of algae populating the freshwater and marine ecosystems of the world. They are unicellular, photosynthetic, eukaryotes having ornate silicified cell walls. Diatoms contribute around 25% of annual global carbon fixation, which is more than all of the terrestrial rainforests combined. Diatoms underpin major aquatic food webs and drive global biogeochemical cycles and have several ecological and interdisciplinary applications. This book targets a wide range of audience including researchers, academicians, teachers and students of varied disciplines such as biology, environmental sciences, ecology, evolution, nanotechnology and other related disciplines. It is useful read for beginners as well as advanced researchers.
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    Pages: XX, 282 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811959202
    Series Statement: Plant Life and Environment Dynamics,
    DDC: 579.1788
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Science. ; Biological Techniques. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Science and philosophy -- Chapter 2 Student’s proposal, dissertation, or thesis -- Chapter 3 Research integrity and publication ethics -- Chapter 4 Good Research Practices -- Chapter 5 Publication 101 -- Chapter 7 Lessons learned from Nature’s reports -- Chapter 8 Success can be learned.
    Abstract: This monograph offers a comprehensive guide to good research practices and mindsets, covering a wide range of topics across 8 chapters. Readers will find numerous themes and strategies that can help them develop their research skills and achieve their objectives, from effective proposal writing to stress management and upskilling. This book explains the purpose, process, tips, and mistakes of writing proposals, theses, articles, and reviews in clear and straightforward language, allowing readers to develop good research plans. By applying the advice and insights offered in this book, students and researchers can improve the quality of their work, cultivate research integrity, and develop good publication plans, write well, and reduce rejection rates. Research outputs will be more likely to be of high quality if students and researchers are encouraged to cultivate these pieces of advice. The focus of the book is not solely on the outcomes of research. Rather, it also delves into mindset, habits, adaptability, time management, stress management, recent tools for upskilling, planning, and execution. Throughout the book, the author seeks to instill a growth mindset in the readers, encouraging them to develop positive research habits and behaviors. KPIs, particularly publications, shall not be used as a reason to erode research integrity and ethnicity; therefore, plagiarism, self-citation, falsifying data, exaggerating findings, authorship in publications, the use of AI tools, CRediT, and COPE are discussed. This book contains interviews with high-profile researchers, top management at institutions, policy advisers, etc., whose opinions and advice the readers will find valuable. Overall, this all-in-one guide is an essential resource for postgraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and academics who are struggling to find a survival strategy in the rapidly changing research environment. The book assists readers in developing right mindset, planning their research and publications, and in achieving their predetermined objectives. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIII, 241 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819928125
    DDC: 580
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Disposal of Agricultural waste and its effects on Environment, production of useful metabolites and energy: potential and challenges -- 2 Utilizing Agricultural Waste in Production of Biochar for Improving Soil Properties and Increasing Crop Yield through Field Application -- 3 Value-added products from agricultural waste -- 4 Biomaterials derived from agricultural waste – a focus on collagen -- 5 Valorization of Agricultural Lignocellulosic Plant Byproducts Following Biorefinery Approach Towards Circular Bioeconomy -- 6 Bioactive Peptides from Protein-Rich Waste -- 7 Biopolymers in sugarcane vinasse treatment and valorization -- 8 Valorization of Guava fruit by-products -- 9 Valorization of coffee by-products:An overview -- 10 Valorization of tomato fruit processing residues -- 11 Sustainable utilization of tea waste -- 12 Vitis wastes as a source of stilbenes: natural occurrence, factors affecting biosynthesis and valorization in agri-food sector -- 13 Useful bioactive compounds from Olive tree by-products (leaves, branches, fruits) -- 14 Fruit pomaces as valuable by-products of wine and cider industries -- 15 Secondary Metabolites and Antioxidant Activity of the Solid-State Fermentation in Fruit Waste/Bagasse -- 16 Green extraction techniques applied to recover chemical compounds from olive-derived biomasses -- 17 Production and use of hydrolates from the distillation process of aromatic plants -- 18 From agricultural waste to functional food products: An Overview -- 19 Recent advancements in agricultural residues valorisation into bio-products -- 20 Biogas Energy from Animal Waste -- 21 Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Nanotechnology for Agro-wastes Valorization into Biofuels.
    Abstract: This contributed volume deals with problems associated with huge biomass generated by crop plants and the processing of fruits and food materials. The main focus is to address problems associated with organic residues from agro-industrial processes. This book aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of various processes involved in the valorization of this huge biomass available from agro-industrial processes and obtaining valuable primary and secondary metabolites which will have an impact on the rural economy. Decrease in forest cover associated with the production of agriculture-based waste resulting in pollutants like smoke by burning of residual crops, waste from breweries, food processing, pruning of bushes and trees, and from industries producing proteins, vegetable oils and fruit juices etc. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, agriculture scientists and policymakers. The book brings out the latest reading material for botanists, biotechnologists, environmentalists, biologists, policymakers and NGOs working for environmental protection.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 589 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811987748
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, 31
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Cytology. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Nanomedicine. ; Biotechnology. ; Cell Biology. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biological Sciences. ; Nanotechnology. ; Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Cellular and molecular mechanisms in inflammatory diseases -- Chapter 1. Vascular Diseases as mediator of systemic inflammation -- Chapter 2. Inflammation and gut microbiote -- Chapter 3. Cardioimmunology: na interdisciplinar approach -- Chapter 4. Cell therapy as strategy for respiratory Diseases -- Chapter 5. Mitochondrial dysfunction as a trigger of inflammation in cardiovascular diseases -- Chapter 6. Cancer therapy-induced inflammation and its consequences -- Chapter 7. Coupling glucose phosphorylation to oxygen in brain mitochondria: would it be redox set point? -- Chapter 8. Methods for the analysis of arachidonic acid-derived metabolites in platelets -- Part 2. Nanomedicines for inflammatory diseases -- Chapter 9. In vitro models and molecular markers for assessing nano-based systems inflammatory potential -- Chapter 10. Using micro- and nanocarriers for myocardial targeted delivery -- Chapter 11. Nano-based hydrogels for atopic dermatitis treatment -- Chapter 12. Nanomedicine applied to inflammatory bowel diseases -- Chapter 13. Nanomedicine therapies for macrophage-targeted delivery -- Chapter 14. Nano-based therapies for pulmonary inflammatory diseases -- Chapter 15. Pulmonary inflammation treated by nanocarriers.
    Abstract: Biotechnology involves an interdisciplinary science that provides an interface between biological, molecular and cellular aspects of living organisms with broad technologies applicable in the fields of health, environment and materials. This book “Biotechnology applied to inflammatory diseases: Cellular mechanisms and nanomedicine” is focused on elaborating especially on two trendy areas from Biotechnology. In this volume, different inflammatory pathologies in terms of cellular and molecular mechanisms are characterized to better understand the science behind current precision medicine. The second part of the book focuses on the main biotechnological advancements for the understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in the progression of various types of inflammatory diseases, highlighting up-to-date contributions of nanomedicine. The reader will be able to explore the utilization of technologies for various inflammatory diseases and will be able to enable an engaging and valuable knowledge for further research and clinically applied scenarios. .
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    Pages: IX, 340 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811983429
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances,
    DDC: 660.6
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    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Natural products. ; Botany. ; Ethnology. ; Pharmacology. ; Natural Products. ; Plant Science. ; Ethnography.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction to Western Himalayas -- 2. Achillea millefolium L., Common Yarrow -- 3. Arisaema jacquemontii Blume, Jacquemont's Cobra Lily -- 4. Species of Arnebia genus found in the western Himalayas -- 5. Species of the Berberis genus found in the western Himalayas -- 6. Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo – Himalayan Marsh Orchid -- 7. Fritillaria roylei Hook.f.: Himalayan Fritillary -- 8. Gentiana kurroo Royle: Himalayan Gentian -- 9. Habenaria intermedia D.Don and Habenaria edgeworthii Hook., f. ex Collett.: The Western Himalayan medicinal Plants -- 10. Humulus lupulus L.: Beer plant -- 11. Inula racemosa Hook. f. – Puskarmool: Its ethnobotanical uses, phytochemicals and pharmacological activities -- 12. Juniperus recurva Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don and Juniperus squamata D. Don: Himalayan Juniper -- 13. Lancea tibetica Hook.f. & Thomson: Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology -- 14. Malaxis muscifera (Lindley) O. Kuntze. and Malaxis acuminata D. Don.: Jeevak -- 15. Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth.: Kutki -- 16. Species of the genus Polygonatum found in the Western Himalayas -- 17. Species of the genus Rhodiola found in the Western Himalayas -- 18. Saussurea lappa C.B. Clarke: Kushta/Kut -- 19. Saussurea lappa C.B. Clarke: Kushta/Kut -- 20. Species of the genus Selinum found in the western Himalayas -- 21. Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Flem.): Chirayata/Chiretta -- 22. Taxus wallichiana Zucc.: The Himalayan yew -- 23. Tribulus terrestris L.: Gokshur /Gokharu -- 24. Species the Genus Viola found in Western Himalayas.
    Abstract: This book presents a comprehensive guide to traditional immunity-boosting medicinal plants of the Himalayas, their traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, diversity, conversation, biotechnology, toxicology, as well as future prospective. All the chapters cover the latest advances in ethnobotany, phytochemistry, biochemistry, and biotechnology. The book offers a valuable asset for researchers and graduate students of chemistry, botany, biotechnology, microbiology, and the pharmaceutical sciences. The main purpose of the present book is to draw on the rich culture, folklore, and biodiversity of immunity-boosting medicinal plants of the Western Himalayas, with particular emphasis on the Indian Trans-Himalayan and Western Himalayan region. All the plants included in the present book are extensively used by the local tribes and people for their health-promoting properties from ancient times. This book will be a substantial contribution to the knowledge of the region and the country. Also, the book will be very useful to scientists, graduates, and undergraduates, along with researchers in the fields of natural products, herbal medicines, ethnobotany, pharmacology, chemistry, and biology. Further, it is an equally significant resource for a person working in different traditional medicinal systems; doctors (especially those engaged in Ayurveda, Chinese traditional medicinal system, Amchi, and allopathy); the pharmaceutical industry (for drug design and synthesis); biochemistry and biotechnology sciences; and the agricultural sciences. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 609 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811995019
    DDC: 615
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Metabolism, Secondary. ; Plants. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Secondary Metabolism.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of orchid mycorrhizal symbiosis from genetic information -- 2. Breeding of orchids using conventional and biotechnological methods: Advances and future prospects -- 3. Biotechnological interventions and societal impacts of some medicinal orchids -- 4. Gene expression profiling in orchid mycorrhizae to decipher the molecular mechanisms of plant-fungus interactions -- 5. Exploring the potential of in vitro cultures as an aid to production of secondary metabolites in medicinal orchids -- 6. Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, medicinal potential and biotechnology strategies for the conservation of orchids from the Catasetum genus -- 7. Diversity and antimicrobial potential of Orchidaceae-associated fungal endophytes -- 8. Asymbiotic seed germination in terrestrial orchids: Problems, progress and prospects -- 9. Progress and prospect of orchid breeding: An overview.
    Abstract: This book provides comprehensive insights into the existing and emerging trends in orchid biology based on the findings of omics, high-throughput technology, biotechnology, molecular breeding, and genome editing approaches in orchids. It illustrates molecular mechanisms of orchid mycorrhizal symbiosis according to the recent achievements of transcriptomics and bioinformatics studies which accelerate the progress of orchid research with the aid of their high-throughput tools. In this book, a comprehensive view of orchid breeding was presented, and it includes fundamental methods as well as advanced strategies through the combination of several technologies such as genetic engineering, omics, computational biology, and genome editing. These resulting knowledge and tools are highly beneficial for obtaining novel and fascinating varieties in the orchid market which is a competitive industry of global trade. Another interesting content is the focus on the production of orchid bioactive compounds and their values in the field of ethnomedicine. Their sources chiefly came from secondary metabolites and can be enriched through elicitors and produced more efficiently by improved tissue culture protocols and bioreactors. In this edited collection, we provided space for presenting an updated review of in vitro seed germination which is a routine technology for well-trained researchers but can give a complete demonstration for the potential audiences including growers and research beginners. This book collects refined knowledge from a broad source of scientific literature by experts in the field of orchid research and surely is an adequate reference and textbook for students, teachers, and researchers. It includes methods and applications of orchid breeding technology which would gain high attention from growers, breeders, and the related fields of agriculture.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 283 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819910793
    DDC: 580
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    Keywords: Life sciences. ; Cognition in animals. ; Neurosciences. ; Psychology. ; Animal culture. ; Psychology, Comparative. ; Life Sciences. ; Animal Cognition. ; Neuroscience. ; Behavioral Sciences and Psychology. ; Animal Science. ; Comparative Psychology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Using knowledge about human vocal behaviour to understand acoustic communication in animals and the evolution of language and music -- Chapter 2. Acoustic communication in fruit flies and mosquitoes -- Chapter 3. Multiple functions of ultrasonic courtship song in moths -- Chapter 4. Recent progress in studies on acoustic communication of crickets -- Chapter 5. Vocal imitation, a specialized brain function that facilitates cultural transmission in songbirds -- Chapter 6. Dancing in singing songbirds: Choreography in Java sparrows -- Chapter 7. Vocal communication in corvids: who emits, what information and benefits? -- Chapter 8. Affiliation, synchronization, and rhythm production by birds -- Chapter 9. Cockatiels: a research subject for studying capability for music production -- Chapter 10. Acoustic properties and biological significance of ultrasonic vocalizations in rodents: emotional expressions -- Chapter 11. Effects of acoustic interference on the echolocation behavior of bats -- Chapter 12. Diverse sound use and sensitivity in auditory communication by chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) -- Chapter 13. The Interplay among the linguistic environment, language perception, and production in children’s language-specific development -- Chapter 14. Sound processing in the auditory periphery: toward speech communication and music comprehension.
    Abstract: This book is the first volume of the bioacoustics series published by the Society for Bioacoustics. This volume provides an overview of the advances and recent topics in acoustic communication in various animals. Most animals produce vibrations and sounds by moving their body parts, including vocal organs. These sounds can be research targets of bioacoustics studies. How animals use these sounds, especially in inter-individual relationships, is the focus of this volume, “Acoustic Communication in Animals”. The authors’ expertise varies from molecular biology, neurobiology to psychology, and human brain imaging. Their research subjects range from invertebrates to humans. Despite the variety of topics, chapters are developed under the consideration of ethology and evolution. Readers will recognize the profundity of the topics in each chapter. In addition, the view and understanding of natural sound sequences produced by animals can vary among different cultures. Research from Japan and regions that have been underrepresented in previous literature can offer new ideas and unique perspectives in the study of bioacoustics. Readers can grasp the progress of this research field in a broad range of species in one book. The book presents multi- and interdisciplinary topics and appeals to researchers and students in fields including psychology, physiology, zoology, ethology, and neurosciences.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 231 p. 48 illus., 21 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819908318
    DDC: 570
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    Keywords: Bioinformatics. ; Biotechnology. ; Data mining. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biotechnology. ; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Synthetic Biology -- Chapter 2. iGEM: The Competition on Synthetic Biology -- Chapter 3. Synthetic Biology-related Multi-omics Data Integration and Data Mining Techniques -- Chapter 4. Synthetic Biology: Technical Issues -- Chapter 5. Synthetic Biology: Development Issues -- Chapter 6. Synthetic Biology: Safety Issues -- Chapter 7. Synthetic Biology: Data Resources, Web Services and Visualizations -- Chapter 8. Synthetic Biology: Case Studies -- Chapter 9. Concluding Remarks.
    Abstract: This book focuses on biological engineering techniques, multi-omics big-data integration, and data-mining techniques, as well as cutting-edge researches in principles and applications of several synthetic biology applications. Synthetic biology is a new research area, while it has been rooted from the long-established area including biological engineering, metabolite engineering, and systems biology. This book will discuss the following aspects: (1) introduction to synthetic biology and iGEM, especially focusing on the systematic design, rational engineering, and sustainability of design in the omics ages; (2) synthetic biology–related multi-omics data integration and data mining techniques; (3) the technical issues, development issues, and safety issues of synthetic biology; (4) data resources, web services, and visualizations for synthetic biology; and (5) advancement in concrete research on synthetic biology, with several case studies shown. Devised as a book on synthetic biology research and education in the omics age, this book has put focuses on systematic design, rational engineering, and sustainability of design for synthetic biology, which will explain in detail and with supportive examples the “What,” “Why,” and “How” of the topic. It is an attempt to bridge the gap between synthetic biology’s research and education side, for best practice of synthetic biology and in-depth insights for the related questions.
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    Pages: XII, 113 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819924608
    DDC: 570.285
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    Keywords: Invertebrates. ; Cytology. ; Circadian rhythms. ; Physiology. ; Invertebrate Zoology. ; Cellular Circadian Rhythms. ; Animal Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Historical survey of chronobiology with reference to studies in insects -- Part I. Circadian rhythms -- Chapter 2. General features of circadian rhythms -- Chapter 3. Photic entrainment of circadian rhythms -- Chapter 4. Molecular mechanism of the circadian clock -- Chapter 5. Neural mechanism of the circadian clock -- Chapter 6. Peripheral circadian clock -- Chapter 7. Circa-bidian rhythm -- Chapter 8. Circadian rhythms in social insects -- Chapter 9. Environmental adaptation and evolution of circadian rhythms -- Part II. Other types of insect rhythms and photoperiodism -- Chapter 10. Lunar and tidal rhythms -- Chapter 11. Circannual rhythms -- Chapter 12. General features of photoperiodism -- Chapter 13. Molecular mechanism of photoperiodism -- Chapter 14. Neural mechanism of photoperiodism -- Chapter 15. Seasonal timer in aphids -- Chapter 16. Time-compensated celestial navigation.
    Abstract: This book reviews the physiological mechanisms of diverse insect clocks, including circadian clock, lunar clock, tidal clock, photoperiodism, circannual rhythms and others. It explains the commonality and diversity of insect clocks, focusing on the recent advances in their molecular and neural mechanisms. In the history of chronobiology, insects provided important examples of diverse clocks. The first report of animal photoperiodism was in an aphid, and the time-compensated celestial navigation was first shown in the honeybee. The circadian clock was first localized in the brain of a cockroach. These diverse insect clocks also have some common features which deserve to be reviewed in a single book. The central molecular mechanism of the circadian clock, i.e., the negative feedback loop of clock genes, was proposed in Drosophila melanogaster in the 1990s and later became the subject of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2017. Thereafter, researches on the molecular and neural mechanisms in diverse insect clocks other than the Drosophila circadian clock also advanced appreciably. Various new methods including RNAi, NGS, and genome editing with CRISPR-Cas9 have become applicable in these researches. This book comprehensively reviews the physiological mechanisms in diverse insect clocks in the last two decades, which have received less attention than the Drosophila circadian clock. The book is intended for researchers, graduate students, and highly motivated undergraduate students in biological sciences, especially in entomology and chronobiology. .
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    Pages: XIV, 357 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819907267
    Series Statement: Entomology Monographs,
    DDC: 592
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    Keywords: Regenerative medicine. ; Stem cells. ; Morphogenesis. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Organogenesis.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Cartilage Tissue; Development, Structure and Functions -- Chapter 2. Cartilage defects and diseases: conventional therapies and its limitations -- Chapter 3. Strategies to Control Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation for Regenerating Phenotypically Defined Articular Cartilage -- Chapter 4. Single Cell Analysis Approaches in Diagnostic and Therapeutic -- Chapter 5. The Importance of Mechanical Stimulation in Cartilage Formation: Applications of Bioreactors -- Chapter 6. Signaling Pathways Regulating Cartilage Formation -- Chapter 7. Role and Application of Biomolecules for Regeneration of Cartilage Tissue -- Chapter 8. Extracellular Matrix Miomimicry for Cartilage Tissue Formation -- Chapter 9. Cartilage Tissue Engineering; Advances and Frontiers -- Chapter 10. Advances in Hydrogels for Cartilage Regeneration -- Chapter 11. Shape Memory Polymers in Cartilage Tissue Engineering -- Chapter 12. Widely-used Biomaterials in Cartilage Biofabrication -- Chapter 13. Importance of 3D Printing Techniques in Cartilage Tissue Engineering -- Chapter 14. Cell Therapy as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for Cartilage Diseases -- Chapter 15. Extracellular Vesicles: A Potent Therapeutic Tool for Cartilage Regeneration -- Chapter 16. Osteochondral unit Approach for Articular Cartilage Regeneration -- Chapter 17. Stem Cells Therapy for Cartilage Regeneration in Clinic; Challenges and Opportunities -- Chapter 18. Validation of Tissue-Engineered Constructs: Preclinical and Clinical Studies.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive overview of cartilage structure, functions, and approaches for the regeneration of cartilage tissue. It reviews multiple signaling pathways that are involved in the growth and repair of cartilage tissue. The initial chapter of the book examines the etiology, diagnosis, and pathological features of various cartilage diseases. Subsequently, the book presents recent advances in biomaterial sciences, regenerative medicine, and fabrication technology for cartilage regeneration. It discusses hydrogels as a promising scaffold for cartilage tissue engineering, focusing on recapitulating microenvironments present during development or in adult tissue to induce the formation of cartilaginous constructs with biochemical and mechanical properties of native tissue. Lastly, it covers the applications of 3 D printing techniques for the fabrication of scaffolds for cartilage tissue regeneration for the production of biological implants capable of treating a range of conditions.
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    Pages: XV, 527 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819924523
    DDC: 612.028
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Computer simulation. ; Computer science Mathematics. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Computer Modelling. ; Mathematical Applications in Computer Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Processing method of the original data -- Chapter 3 Grey correlation analysis -- Chapter 4 Grey Clustering Analysis -- Chapter 5 Grey System Modeling -- Chapter 6 Grey Prediction -- Chapter 7 Grey decision-making -- Chapter 8 Grey Linear Programming -- Chapter 9 Grey Dynamic Control.
    Abstract: This book reviews the gray system and combines its latest research results in fishery science. The chapters cover the basic concept and theory of gray system, original data processing and gray sequence generation, gray correlation analysis, gray cluster analysis, gray system modeling, gray prediction, gray decision-making, and gray linear programming. The theory of gray system is a new cross-sectional discipline founded in 1982 by Professor Deng Julong, a well-known scholar in China. In recent decades, it has not only been deepened and expanded in theory but also widely used in the fields of society, economy, ocean, agriculture, fishery, and other fields, and made a series of significant scientific achievements. These have laid the foundation for the important position of the gray system theory. Due to the great uncertainty of the fishery resources and the fishery environment involved in the fishery science system, which is completely different from the natural resources on the land, the data and information belong to the category of “poor information”, and the variability and uncertainty are greater than other natural resources. As an extremely effective analytical method and tool, gray system theory has been applied increasingly in fishery science. The book is developed based on well-read and practical literature and will help scientists and research units engaged in scientific research and teaching in fishery science and related fields to develop new research methods and tools. .
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    Pages: VII, 196 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819906352
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Plants Evolution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant ecology. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Plant Evolution. ; Water. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant Ecology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Ahnfeltiaceae, Caulacanthaceae, Gigartinaceae -- Chapter 2. Dumontiaceae, Endocladiaceae, Gloiosiphoniaceae -- Chapter 3. Kallymeniaceae, Cystocloniaceae -- Chapter 4. Dumontiaceae, Endocladiaceae, Gloiosiphoniaceae -- Chapter 5. Solieriaceae -- Chapter 6. Gracilariales -- Chapter 7. Champiaceae, Lomentariaceae -- Chapter 8. Rhodymeniaceae, Faucheaceae.
    Abstract: This book is the fifth volume of the “Marine Algal Flora of China-Rhodophyta.” The series has seven volumes covering about 20 orders, 45 families, 173 genera, and 560 species including over 150 species firstly described from China, indicating significant importance to the knowledge of North-Western Pacific marine algal flora. The fifth volume Ahnfeltiales, Gigartinales, Sebdeniales, Nemastomatales, Plocamiales, Gracilariales, and Rhodymeniales. It provides first-hand literatures necessary to phycologists who aimed to study algal taxonomy and diversity, especially in the North Western Pacific region. Almost all species involved are illustrated in detail on morphology, inner structure, habitats, and geographical distribution, based upon herbarium specimens collected along the China coast, and a lot of elaborate pictures are attached inside. This flora will gain our understanding of current Chinese marine red algae, but much research is still necessary to reflect the whole picture of the red algal diversity along the China coast.
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    Pages: XI, 278 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819914470
    Series Statement: Marine Algal Flora of China, 5
    DDC: 581.38
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Genetic aspects. ; Oncology. ; Therapeutics. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Genetics and Genomics. ; Oncology. ; Therapeutics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Evolution of translational cancer therapeutics -- Chapter 2 Oncology: Way forward from clinical and molecular diagnosis to treatment -- Chapter 3 Oncogenic genomics alterations in cancer patient -- Chapter 4 Altered mRNA expression profiles in cancer patients -- Chapter 5 microRNAs and long non-coding RNAs as key targets -- Chapter 6 Oncogenic alterations translated into diagnostics -- Chapter 7 Precision medicine in oncology -- Chapter 8 Precision medicine – translation of individualistic treatment in oncology -- Chapter 9Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics in Precision Medicine -- Chapter 10 Pharmacogenetic factors in pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic (PD/PK) modulations of medicines -- Chapter 11 Biomarkers in Precision Medicine in oncology -- Chapter 12 Bioinformatics and biostatistics in Precision Medicine -- Chapter 13 Omics in Precision medicine -- Chapter 14 Translational therapeutic targets : from bench to clinical trials -- Chapter 15 Strength of integartive genomic alterations, precision medicine and therapeutic targets as treatment choice in patient care.
    Abstract: This book describes translational cancer therapeutics and the way forward from clinical and molecular diagnosis to treatment. In addition, genomics alterations, microRNAs, and long non-coding RNAs translate precision medicine for the individualistic therapy of cancer patients. It describes the involvement of various pharmacogenetic factors in pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic (PD/PK) modulations of medicines. Indeed, the role of bioinformatics and biostatistics, considering the extensive data analysis serving precision medicine approaches, has also been entertained in the present book. Therefore, intended book demonstrates the successful medical evidence for the use of precision medicine in the treatment of cancer and its future clinical perspectives. It fills the gaps in cancer biology and precision medicine with its up-to-date content and well-designed chapters. It will serve as a valuable resource for science, medical students, and interdisciplinary researchers. It is a very welcome addition for the scientific community, research centers, and university-industry research collaborators to find out a complete capsular package about cancer drug targets, precision, and personalized medicine (including an introduction to cancer cell signaling, genomic alterations, miRNA targeting, pharmacogenetics, biomarkers, and metabolomics in precision medicine, etc.) at a single platform.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 274 p. 23 illus., 15 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819915293
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Biomedical engineering. ; Sports sciences. ; Biomechanics. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Sports Biomechanics. ; Biomechanics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Survey on Knowledge, Attitude and Confidence (KAC) on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Among Recreational Athletes in Contact Sports -- Chapter 2. Influence of Boot Studs Shape on Rugby Players’ Sprinting Performance -- Chapter 3. Influence of Receiver’s Position on Short Serve Placement Among Double Badminton Players -- Chapter 4. Effect of Kinesiology Tape Application on Shoulder Pain and Mobility Among State-Level Badminton Players -- Chapter 5. Effects of Wheel Depth on Individual Time Trial Performance Among Skilled Cyclists -- Chapter 6. The Psychometric Properties of the Malay Version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS 21-M) among smokers -- Chapter 7. Malaysian Rugby Team Coaching Competency: A Review of Qualitative Study -- Chapter 8. Association between Obesity Risk Knowledge and Body Mass Index among Sport Students -- Chapter 9. High Intensity Interval Training Protocols Variation Response to Immune Parameters and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Scoping Review -- Chapter 10. Nutritional status and its influence on body composition among healthy overweight men during COVID-19 lockdown -- Chapter 11. Development of an Instrument for Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of PE Teachers towards COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rasch Measurement Approach -- Chapter 12. Enhancing Sustainable Tourism in Kundasang Through Hiking -- Chapter 13. Effect of the Hopa Program on Body Mass Index and Physical Activity Level Among Children -- Chapter 14. Relationship of Personality Traits and Competitive Trait Anxiety in Recreational Individual Event Sports -- Chapter 15. Determination of Essential Performance Indicator for Football for Discriminating Between Winner, Draw and Loser Matches in Malaysia Super League 2021. etc. .
    Abstract: This book gathers papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise (MoHE 2022) with the conference theme "Enhancing Health and Sports Performance by Design". The topics covered include exercise science; human performance; physical activity and health; sports medicine; sports nutrition; management and sports studies; and sports engineering and technology. Its content is of interest to sports scientists, researchers and practitioners from various sports and exercise sub-disciplines.
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    Pages: XIV, 416 p. 47 illus., 29 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819921621
    Series Statement: Lecture Notes in Bioengineering,
    DDC: 610.28
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    Keywords: Biomedical engineering. ; Fluid mechanics. ; Microbial ecology. ; Mathematical statistics Data processing. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Engineering Fluid Dynamics. ; Environmental Microbiology. ; Statistics and Computing.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction .-Fundamentals of Bioaerosol Dynamics -- Fundamentals of Bioaerosol Infections -- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) -- Mathematical Models -- Case Studies of Bioaerosol Transport and Dispersion -- Case Studies of Influential Factors on Bioaerosol Transport -- Case Studies of Bioaerosol Inhalation and Deposition -- Case Studies of Health Risk Assessment and Prevention Recommendations -- Advanced Modelling and Future Trend.
    Abstract: This book aims to predict and model the transport of bioaerosols, identify their transmission characteristics, and assess occupants’ infection risks. Although existing epidemiological books provide fundamental infection rate of existing diseases, the ability of predicting emerging disease transmission in the air and assessing occupants’ infection risks to the bioaerosols is significantly lacking. This book is considered as a professional book that provides in-depth discussion of the aforementioned issues and provides potential approaches to solve these issues would be highly demanded by readers in this emerging research field. This book offers essential and systematic analysis on the fate of bioaerosols from their release in the air to the final destination in human’s respiratory systems through direct 3D visualizations techniques. It also provides quantifiable method to assess each occupant’s infection risks to the infectious bioaerosols in indoor environments. The readers will gain essential fundamental characteristics of bioaerosols (active time, viability, etc.) and will gain the advanced skills on how to integrate these properties into numerical modeling and assess the occupants’ exposure risks. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 328 p. 215 illus., 199 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819922567
    DDC: 610.28
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    Keywords: Stem cells. ; Blood-vessels Growth. ; Cardiology. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Angiogenesis. ; Cardiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Recent advances in in vitro generation of mature cardiomyocyte -- Chapter 2_Cardiac Reprogramming with Stem Cells: An Advanced Therapeutic Strategy in Advanced Heart Failure -- Chapter 3_Administration routes for advanced therapy medicinal products in patients with cardiovascular diseases -- Chapter 4_Cardiac Progenitor Cells, their Derivatives and Therapeutic Applications -- Chapter 5_Regenerative medicine: therapeutic insights from young cardiac stem cells -- Chapter 6_Rejuvenation and regenerative potential of heart stem cells -- Chapter 7_Cardiac Stem cells and utilization of atrial appendage microtissues or micrografts in the treatment of heart failure -- Chapter 8_Stem cells and regenerative medicine in valvulopathies -- Chapter 9_Cardiac tissue regeneration based on stem cell therapy -- Chapter 10_Stem Cell Applications in Cardiac Tissue Regeneration -- Chapter 11_Epicardial progenitors and stem cells in the cardiovascular applications -- Chapter 12_Human myoblast genome therapy and the regenerative heart -- Chapter 13_Exosomes and stem cell therapy -- Chapter 14_Mesenchymal stem cells in the clinical perspective for myocardial regeneration and repair -- Chapter 15_Towards the Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (hiPSC)-derived Exosomes as Therapeutic Intervention for Cardiovascular Diseases -- Chapter 16_Stem cell- derived extracellular vesicles as next generation tools in regenerative medicine -- Chapter 17_Avant-garde Hydrogels as Stem Cell Niche for Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine -- Chapter 18_Stem cell-derived cardiac organoids: past, present and future -- Chapter 19_Stem cell-based organoid engineering -- Chapter 20_Cardiovascular Stem Cell Applications Animal Models.
    Abstract: The book covers multifarious aspects of stem cell-based therapy for cardiovascular diseases. In addition to stem cells from different sources for cell-based therapy, it covers stem cell organoids and stem cell-derived exosomes in regenerative medicine. The book also encompasses advances in state-of-the-art infrastructure to improve the maturation aspects of pluripotent stem cells-derived cardiomyocytes using a novel scaffold-based cell culture system for cell delivery in experimental animal models and clinical settings. Besides the use of mesenchymal stem cells, the book includes chapters on the use of cardiac progenitor cells (CPCs), microtissue implantation, use of PSCs for valvulopathies, application of de-cellularized organ arrays as natural scaffolds for cardiac tissue engineering, use of epicardial stem cells, and skeletal myoblasts in cell-based therapy for myocardial regeneration. Besides the cell-based therapy approach, the book also reviews the stem cell-derived exosomes, their characteristics, and engineering strategies to enhance their therapeutic potential via targeting and drug loading and use in disease models. Additionally, the book also discusses the latest research on injectable hydrogels for cardiovascular regeneration and how hydrogel-based delivery protects the cells and their retention post-engraftment in the heart, a problem, which significantly reduces the efficacy of cell-based therapy.
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    Pages: XI, 514 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819907229
    DDC: 571.6
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    Keywords: Plant biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Sustainability. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Bioenergy - Impacts on Environment and Economy -- Need of bioenergy – an insight in to global perspective -- Sustainable Development of Bioenergy and its Impacts on Ecosystem -- Integrated Approaches for Economic Sustainability of Biofuel Industries -- The impact of Bioenergy resources for Sustainable environment -- The Impact of Bioenergy utilization on the ecosystem-Towards a Sustainable Future.
    Abstract: This contributed volume discusses the impact of bioenergy on the environment and economy. The book contents include contributions on themes, such as the impact of emulsified biofuels on the environment, environmental impacts of the current uses of biomass energy, sustainable development in ecosystem, trends in microbial fuel cells and the ecological and economic impacts on biofuel production, among others. The book also uses visual elements to aid learning. This book is a valuable, hands-on resource for researchers, academics and industry professionals, who are interested in alternative fuels, sustainability, clean energy, biofuel production, waste management, environmental pollution, renewable energy and allied fields.
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    Pages: XII, 292 p. 87 illus., 77 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819930029
    Series Statement: Energy, Environment, and Sustainability,
    DDC: 631.52
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Pharmacology. ; Neuroscience. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Overview of the relationship between aluminum exposure and health of human being.-Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Human Exposure to Aluminum -- Chapter 3 Entry and Deposit of Aluminum in Brain -- Chapter 4 Aluminum as a CNS and immune system toxin across the life span.-Chapter 5 Occupational exposure to aluminum and cognitive impairment -- Chapter 6 Debated relationship between Exposure to Aluminum in Daily Life and Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 7 Animal Model of Aluminum-Induced Alzheimer’s like Disease -- Chapter 8 Aluminum-induced AD-like Pathological Features.-Chapter 9 Aluminum induced neural cells death -- Chapter 10 Aluminum-Induced Electrophysiological Variation, Synaptic Plasticity Impairment, and Related Mechanism.-Chapter 11 Cross Talk Between Aluminum and Genetic Susceptibility -- Chapter 12 Epigenetic modification in aluminum-induced neuron death and synaptic impairment -- Chapter 13 Neurotoxic effects of aluminum and aluminum alloy nanoparticles(TBD) -- Chapter 14 Alumina nanoparticles induced neurotoxic and neurodevelopmental toxic effects.
    Abstract: This book reviews the scientific literature and the authors’ own research linking aluminum neurotoxicity with cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It focuses on aluminum levels in the brain, region-specific and subcellular distribution, its relation to neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid beta—the pathological features of AD, and the possible mechanism of aluminum inducing these pathological features. Further, the book stresses the importance of aluminum’s complex speciation chemistry in relation to biology, and details aluminum’s mechanism in oxidative stress and cell death, especially in connection with apoptosis and necroptosis. The electrophysiological variation and synaptic plasticity induced by aluminum are covered, while the metal’s debatable role in AD and the cross-talk between aluminum and genetic susceptibility are also discussed, and more recently the relationship between aluminum-induced epigenetic modification on DNA and non-coding RNAs and neuron death and synaptic impairment. The second edition updates eight chapters according to the most recent researches. Content about aluminum-induced AD-like pathological features, neurotoxic effects of aluminum and aluminum alloy nanoparticles(TBD) and alumina nanoparticles induced neurotoxic and neurodevelopmental toxic effects is also added. In closing, this book provides readers with a systematic summary of aluminum neurotoxicity.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVIII, 313 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819915927
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Radiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Artificial intelligence. ; Radiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Artificial Intelligence.
    Description / Table of Contents: The concept of Visualized Medicine -- Medical Imaging Technology and Imaging Agent -- Molecular Imaging for Early-stage Disease Diagnosis -- Image-guided Precision Treatments -- Imaging-navigated Surgery -- AI-aided Intelligent Disease Prediction -- Brain-Computer Interfaces in Medical Application.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the recent advancements for visualized medicine in terms of fundamental principles, rapidly emerging techniques (artificial intelligence (AI), surgical robots, etc.), revolutionary impacts on disease diagnosis, treatments and prognosis and developing frontiers. Especially with the combination of artificial intelligence (AI), medical imaging agents and medical robots, smart medical technologies have been innovated and applied to the clinical uses to serve the fatal human diseases diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and data analysis. This philosophy comprehensively revolutionizes the treatment strategy of human healthcare, and will enable precision medicine and precision surgery further intuitively detectable, smartly analyzable and accurately operational. This book will discuss and conclude: 1) state-of-the-art definition of visualized medicine; 2) advanced techniques and clinical applications of visualized medicine in the past decade; 3) novel frontiers and brand-new technologies, e.g. artificial intelligence (AI), surgical robots, etc. 4) revolutionary impacts on disease diagnosis, treatments and prognosis; 5) future challenges and perspectives.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 183 p. 99 illus., 89 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789813299023
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1199
    DDC: 616.0757
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Urban ecology (Biology). ; Ecology Methodology. ; Macroecology. ; Urban Ecology. ; Ecological Modelling. ; Macroecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Literature 16 -- Chapter 3. Research on the disaster process case studies in the world -- Chapter 4. Comparative analysis of the selected hydrological disaster process case studies -- Chapter 5. Comparative analysis of the selected meteorological disaster process case studies -- Chapter 6. comparative analysis of the Selected geophysical disaster process case studies -- Chapter 7. Comparative analysis of the selected climatological disaster process case studies -- Chapter 8. Comparative analysis of the Selected sociological man-made disaster process case studies -- Chapter 9. Comparative analysis of the selected technological man-made disaster process case studies -- Chapter 10. Review of the comparative analysis of the disaster process case studies in the world -- Chapter 11. Review of the natural and man-made disaster process case studies urban rehabilitation models -- Chapter 12. Conclusion on the main finding.
    Abstract: This book provides the first extensive examination and analysis of the use of the urbanscape during the disaster process, by connecting its elements throughout disaster phases: the pre-disaster phase, consisting of reduction in form of prevention and mitigation; the disaster event phase, consisting of the disaster impact followed by the disaster effects; and the post-disaster phase, consisting of the post-disaster recovery. This work includes the analysis of 18 disaster case studies worldwide, of which 12 case studies are within the natural and 6 case studies within the man-made disaster category. The criteria for choosing these examples is based on the division into natural and man-made disaster subcategories and the period of their occurrence, from 1991 to 2021. The main purpose of this comparative analysis is to reveal the use of the urbanscape during the disaster process, through the role of its open public spaces during each disaster phase in both natural and man-made disaster categories. The book is a useful read for researchers and students of disaster management. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 165 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811995057
    Series Statement: Disaster Resilience and Green Growth,
    DDC: 577.56
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Precision agriculture and nitrogen management technologies -- Chapter 3. Food safety and the importance of comprehensive analytical methods for pesticides and other contaminants -- Chapter 4. Artificial intelligence and hyperspectral modeling for soil management -- Chapter 5. Biochar-based technology in food production, climate change mitigation and sustainable agricultural soil management - post Terra Preta era -- Chapter 6. Diversity and ecological functions of soil microbial community in black soil in northeast China -- Chapter 7. Lignosulphonates as soil amendments in agriculture -- Chapter 8. Ecological functions of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in agriculture -- Chapter 9. The agro-extension service evolution in China and Norway: different pathways to tackle evolving challenges -- Chapter 10. Climate smart agriculture in China: current status and future perspectives -- Chapter 11. China-Africa joint force on integrated pest and disease management (IPM) for food security - fall armyworm as a showcase.
    Abstract: The edited volume focuses on modern agro-technologies for achieving climate smart agriculture in China and meeting the UN sustainable development goals (especially SDGs 2, 13, and 15). It describes the technologies being adopted in China for meeting food security challenges, with the main focus being on soils. China is a large and diverse country, and what happens there has a global impact. In the past decades, China has achieved remarkable increases in food production, feeding nearly 20% of the world population with less than 10% of the arable land. This great achievement was mainly based on the intensive use of chemical inputs like fertilizers and pesticides, which in turn caused environmental pollution and food safety issues. China has fully realized this important issue and has adopted a “Zero Growth” policy to restrict the further increase in chemical fertilizers after 2020. Chinese scientists have developed regional optimum crop management practices and guidelines to increase crop yield and nutrient use efficiencies compared with current farming practices. Chinese agricultural soil is also currently in critical condition with severe environmental pollution. These agricultural practices need improvement to maintain sustainable food production with minimum environmental footprint. At present, the traditional mode of agricultural production in China is difficult to sustain. This book offers case studies and sustainable solutions for transforming agricultural sciences in China. The book is a useful reading material for stakeholders such as governments, policymakers, research institutions, and farmers. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 252 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819928286
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security,
    DDC: 630
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Toxicology. ; Environmental health. ; Neurochemistry. ; Neurosciences. ; Biochemistry. ; Toxicology. ; Environmental Health. ; Neurochemistry. ; Neuroscience. ; Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The safe dose in the utilization of chemicals -- Chapter 3. Carcinogens -- Chapter 4. Endocrine disruptors -- Chapter 5. Nanomaterials -- Chapter 6. Epigenetic chemicals -- Chapter 7. Toward the integrated Health risk assessment of chemicals -- Chapter 8. Expanded toxicological mechanisms of chemicals -- Chapter 9. Fields and exposure periods -- Chapter 10. Environmental chemicals as plasticity disruptors -- Chapter 11. It began with the pharmacological evaluation of endocrine disruptors -- Chapter 12. Integration of health risk assessment for various chemicals: Common biomarkers in different exposure routes -- Chapter 13. Toward a dimension-free, pre-emptive, integrated health risk assessment of chemicals -- Chapter 14. Inheritance of neurological disorders -- Chapter 15. Epigenetics -- Chapter 16. Environmental epigenetics.
    Abstract: This book presents the frontier research of toxicology and health risk assessment of chemicals. First, it provides an overview of the current methods of evaluating safety amounts of chemicals and provides a new aspect of the principle of toxicology. Secondly, it shows recent research where the new method of health risk evaluation is adopted, followed by an integrated health risk assessment of chemicals. Finally, it describes the epigenetic inheritance of chemical impact on health throughout several generations. Estimating the safety amount of chemicals surrounding our lives is not sufficient for health risk evaluation, particularly for carcinogenic compounds, endocrine disruptors, and nano materials. The author’s group has found a family of chemicals linked to ADHD through animal screening and identified its chemical nature using chemoinformatics methods. Based on these new developments, this book proposes to utilize the biomarker common to those chemicals for health risk assessment, independent of exposure routes and physiological dimensions. The book appeals to researchers and students in the field of toxicology, health risk assessment, pharmacology, and public health. .
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    Pages: XIII, 301 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819915606
    DDC: 615.90072
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    Keywords: Genetics. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Evolutionary genetics. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Evolutionary Biology. ; Evolutionary Theory. ; Evolutionary Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Nature of Life: Structuralism and functionalities -- Chapter 2_Nature of Relationship Between: A Genotype and A Phenotype -- Chapter 3_Nature of Genomic Architecture: A Topological Model of Genome -- Chapter 4_Biological Algorithm of Involution: Ontology of Gene Expressions -- Chapter 5_Nature of Developmental Processes in Mammals -- Chapter 6_Nature of Aging Process: Genomic Ontology of Aging -- Chapter 7_Nature of Genomic Evolution: Its imprint in Cancer -- Chapter 8_Nature of Regulatory Genome: The Evolution and Natural Selection of Genotope -- Chapter 9_Principles of Genomic Evolution.
    Abstract: This book deals with the missing link in the domain of functional genomics viz. genomic architecture. It begins with a deconstruction of the Darwinian paradigm using the proposed model of modified involuted manifolds. It recasts the process of natural selection as a process of information transfer. Using a topological model, this book outlines a new genomic architecture. The key argument for this proposed model is that some such structuralism has always been implicit in genomics. The proposed model fits very well with the known genomic characteristics and allows to separate the regulatory genome from the transcriptive genomes. The model is capable of discerning modular architecture of genomes with different genomic functionalities existing in hierarchical relationships and demonstrates that genomes act as units of selection and as the environment for the individual genes which act as competing species. Towards the end, the book also examines the role of genomic evolution in cancer and the principles of natural selection and evolution of the genotype. The regulatory genome is also discussed, with an emphasis on its evolution and natural selection. It is a valuable source for researchers working in functional genomics, mathematical modeling in biology and evolutionary genomics. .
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    Pages: XXIII, 546 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819943180
    DDC: 576.5
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    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Veterinary Science. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Module 1_Functional Genomics and Proteomics -- Module 2_Microbial Genomics and Novel Biotechnological approaches to enhance animal health -- Module 3_Bioinformatics, Big Data, and Integrated Omics.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively discusses the applications of molecular genetics, functional and structural genomics, and proteomics vis-a-vis bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and robotics in livestock healthfulness and productivity. It reviews the biotechnological approaches in veterinary sciences for increasing productivity and resistance to disease. The book emphasizes the approaches based on artificial intelligence to analyze the data collected on animals, pathogens, and their environment. It underscores artificial intelligence applications in disease diagnosis, epidemiological studies, and detecting biological phenomena, including heat-detection, pregnancy, docility, and infections. Further, the book examines the genomics and proteomics approaches for understanding the gut microbiota and the role of pathogen-host interactions in animal health and disease. Lastly, it explores both pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbial transfer between humans, animals, and the environment across one health spectrum.
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    Pages: XXVI, 451 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819922093
    Series Statement: Livestock Diseases and Management,
    DDC: 636.089
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    Keywords: Molecular probes. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biological Sensors and Probes. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Advanced surface engineering strategies for point-of-care devices -- Chapter 2_Nanomaterial functionalization strategies for point-of-care devices -- Chapter 3_Advances in two- and three-dimensional nanomaterials for biosensor development -- Chapter 4_Carbon based nanomaterials and their functionalization strategies for biosensing -- Chapter 5_Magnetic nanoparticles based biosensing strategies for clinical analysis -- Chapter 6_Surface Engineered Nanobiosensors for Disease Biomarker Identification -- Chapter 7_Nano-bio-analytical systems for detection of emerging infectious diseases -- Chapter 8_Bioanalytical devices for whole cell and bacteria detection -- Chapter 9_Sensing surface development for volatile organic compound detection -- Chapter 10_Recent trends in enzyme-based sensing devices for clinical analysis -- Chapter 11_Paper based sensing devices for clinical and environmental monitoring -- Chapter 12_Smartphone interface and wearable biosensors for onsite diagnosis -- Chapter 13_Designing aptamers based optical bioanalytical systems -- Chapter 14_Lab-on-a-chip based multiple analytes detection system -- Chapter 15_Commercialization of nanobiosensors: Challenges and opportunities.
    Abstract: This book chronicles the role of advanced nanomaterials and surface engineering technologies in the development of point-of-care biosensors for health and environmental monitoring. All aspects of nanomaterial synthesis and characterization, functionalization methods, sensing surface engineering, signal amplification strategies, use of innovative technologies to enhance sensor efficiency and performances, and innovative applications of nanobiosensors to tackle real-life problems are discussed in this book with a focus on optical and electrochemical based sensing. It also covers the detection of infectious diseases and various disease biomarkers, smartphone-based biosensing, and portable diagnostics module developments with a discussion on the working mechanisms of these devices in various domains. The book also illustrates the recent trends in biosensing, and an overview of the challenges and probable solutions for the translation of biosensors from laboratory prototypes to commercial success.
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    Pages: XIII, 344 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819930258
    DDC: 571.6028
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    Keywords: Plant biotechnology. ; Plant Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Morphology, anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, ecology, diversity, habitat and geographical distribution -- Chapter 2. Ethnomedicinal/traditional knowledge and practical uses -- Chapter 3. Phytochemistry -- Chapter 4. Pharmacological activities -- Chapter 5. Commercial natural products: food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and agrochemicals -- Chapter 6. Biotechnological advances: plant tissue culture and horticulture approaches -- Chapter 7. Callus and suspension culture: extraction, purification and analysis of bioactive -- Chapter 8. Endophytic microorganisms in Apocynaceae plants -- Chapter 9. Conservation of Apocynaceae plants.
    Abstract: This book provides a concise overview of the Apocynaceae plant family, focusing on its morphology, diversity, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and biological activities. It explores biotechnological advances in large-scale production of therapeutic bioactive compounds and conservation efforts using plant tissue culture. The family Apocynaceae is one of the largest and important families in angiosperm, with several members having medicinal properties used to treat various ailments. Most of them are consumed as food by tribal people, while a few plants are used as a source of poison, insecticides, gum, and many other important products. Members of this family are rich in alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, flavonoids, glycosides, simple phenols, lactones and hydrocarbons. Other compounds such as sterols, lignans, and sugars have also been systematically studied. Extracts and isolated compounds from Apocynaceae members exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities. Notable plants like Holarrhena antidysenterica, Rauvolfia serpentina, Carissa carandas, and Tabernaemontana divaricata have been extensively researched. The family presents a diverse range of bioactive compounds with medicinal and pharmacological properties, holding promise for future applications. The book also covers endophytic microorganisms with their diversity, biological activities in Apocynaceae plants. It also highlights the role of endophytes in conservation of Apocynaceae plants. By identifying existing knowledge gaps, it aims to inspire further research in the field, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in Life Sciences, agriculture, medicine, and pharmaceutical sciences.
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    Pages: XVIII, 263 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819954063
    DDC: 631.52
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Forestry. ; Ecology. ; Forestry. ; Terrestial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Treeline Research in Himalaya: Current Understanding and Future Imperatives -- 2 Capturing Himalayan Timberline Dimensionand Ecological Attributes In Warming Climate Through Team Science -- 3 Temperature lapse rate in different himalayan treeline environments: regional analysis of patterns, seasonality and variability -- 4 Relationship between timberline elevation and climate in sikkim himalaya -- 5 The treeline ecotone in Rolwaling Himal, Nepal: Pattern-process relationshipsand treeline shift potential -- 6 Challenges of timberline mapping in the himalaya: a case study of sikkim himalaya -- 7 Mapping the Spatial Patterns of Biodiversity Along the Alpine Treeline Ecotone in EasternHimalaya Using Information Theory -- 8 Quantifying Variation In Canopy Height From Lidar Data As A Function Of Altitude Along Alpine Treeline Ecotone In Indian Himalaya -- 9 Patterns of Plant Taxonomic, Life-form and Phylogenetic Diversity at a Treeline Ecotone in Northwestern Himalaya: Role of Aspect and Elevation -- 10 Vegetation Structure along an Elevation Gradient at the Treeline Ecotone of Eastern Himalayan forests in Sikkim -- 11 Patterns of Plant Species Richness across the Himalayan Treeline Ecotone -- 12 Lichen Diversity in High Elevations of Western Himalaya with special reference to Treeline Ecotone: Conservation and Indicator Value -- 13 Community-Level Lichen Diversity Assessment In Alpine Zone Of Indian Himalaya: Climate Change Implications -- 14 Lower Plants of Tungnath-Chopta Timberline Zone, Garhwal Himalaya -- 15 Phenological response of treeline ecotone tree species to global warming in Western Himalaya -- 16 Water Relations Of The Indian Himalayan Treeline Species -- 17 Herbaceous Vegetation Structure And Phenology At Treeline Ecotone In Relation To Natural Snowmelt -- 18 Responses Of Herbaceous Species Of Alpine Treeline To Elevated Co2 -- 19 Age-Girth Stand Structure of Himalayan fir and Growth-NDVI relationship in the Treeline transects of western Himalaya: An ecological perspective -- 20 Response Of Radial Growth In Abies Pindrow (Royle Ex D.Don) Royle To Climate At Treeline Ecotone In The Northwestern Himalaya -- 21 Pastoralism in Timberline Forests of Western Himalaya -- 22 Treeline Research In The Nepal Himalaya: Status And Future Prospects. .
    Abstract: This book brings together comprehensive multi-disciplinary knowledge on diverse aspects of the Himalayan treeline ecotone which is considered one of the most sensitive ecosystems to climate change. The contents of this book are based on the results of extensive research and provide a holistic understanding of the treeline ecotone in Himalaya. The book will serve as an important reference manual and a textbook on treeline ecology. The book is unique in the sense that it provides an engaging account of almost all the aspects of the treeline ecotone, such as taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic species diversity, temperature lapse rates, tree phenology, water relations, and stress physiology, tree ring width chronology, and climate relationships and the role of treeline ecotone in human sustenance in the Indian Himalayan region The treelines in the Himalaya, being the highest in the Northern Hemisphere (up to 4900 m), are among the least investigated systems and hence this book is timely and fills all-important knowledge gaps vis-à-vis treeline shifts, physiognomic, structural, and functional changes in mountain landscapes and ecosystems, particularly under the changing climate This book, for the first time, summarizes evidence-based knowledge about various aspects of treeline ecotone in Himalaya that was largely generated through a well-coordinated a team science approach. The book will be of interest to ecologists, climatologists, dendrochronologists, foresters, plant physiologists and resource managers and policy planners for a better understanding of the organization and dynamics of this fragile ecosystem in relation to climate change and other anthropogenic stresses that are rampant in the Himalaya. The book lays a solid foundation for further investigation of the ecology and dynamics of the treeline ecotone in the Himalayas and provides a rationale for pursuing a team science approach for macroecological investigations.
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    Pages: XXVI, 569 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811944765
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Biology. ; Food science. ; Biotechnology. ; Medical microbiology. ; Microbiology. ; Biological Sciences. ; Food Science. ; Biotechnology. ; Medical Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Role of Microorganisms in the Food Industry -- Chapter 2. Farming Microbes for Sustainable Food Production -- Chapter 3. Role of Microbes in Sustainable Food Preservation -- Chapter 4. Food Fermentation: Role of Microorganisms in Food Production -- Chapter 5. Benefaction of Probiotics for Human Health -- Chapter 6. Algal Protein: Future of Sustainable Food -- Chapter 7. Microbial Biofactories: A Promising Approach Towards Sustainable Omega-3 Fatty Acid Production -- Chapter 8. Lactic Acid Bacteria as a Source of Functional Ingredients -- Chapter 9. Applications of Microbial Enzymes in the Food Industry -- Chapter 10. Microbial Enzymes in Food Industries: Enhancing Quality and Sustainability -- Chapter 11. Sustainable Use of Microbes in Beverage Production -- Chapter 12. Economic Importance of Microorganism in Food Processing -- Chapter 13. Microbial Bioinformatics Approach in Food Science -- Chapter 14. The Beneficial Impact of Microbes in Food Production, Health, and Sustainability -- Chapter 15. Microbiome as a Key Player in Sustainable Food and Food Safety.
    Abstract: This book reviews all important aspects of Microbial sustainability in food production and food safety with the aim of shedding new light on these microbes through combined understanding of traditional and novel paradigms. The book is divided into three sections, the first of which reinterprets fundamentals of food microbiology, examining the beneficial aspects of microorganisms in food and microbial responses from food environments and preservation. The second section discusses recent advances in understanding of the sustainable food production, covering, for example, agriculturally important microbes, farming microbes, and fermentation. A wide range of bio-factory issues in food production are also addressed, before turning attention to contemporary food safety approaches in the context of novel assessment methods for microbiological food characterization, improving food safety and food quality, etc. The final section is devoted to public health and its importance of microorganisms in food processing as well as the economic importance of microorganisms as this is also an increasingly important area as we move toward microbial research advances.
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    Pages: VIII, 333 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819947843
    DDC: 579
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    Keywords: Molecular biology. ; Biophysics. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Biochemistry. ; Non-coding RNA. ; Molecular Biology. ; Biophysics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Biochemistry. ; Non-coding RNAs.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. FUS aggregation by shear stress on pipetting and its suppression by non-coding RNA -- Chapter 2. Basics and recent advances in computational and theoretical methods for understanding the liquid-liquid phase separation -- Chapter 3.Promotion of liquid-liquid phase separation by G-quadruplex DNA and RNA -- Chapter 4. Phase regulation by chaperons -- Chapter 5. Regulation of aggregation of intrinsically disordered protein through phase separation: Risk management of phase separation -- Chapter 6. Molecular mechanisms of phase transition/separation of protein low-complexity sequences -- Chapter 7. Winding and Tangling. An Initial Phase of Membrane-less Organelle Formation (from a viewpoint of Cajal Bodies) -- Chapter 8. Formation and function of phase separated nuclear bodies directed by architectural noncoding RNA -- Chapter 9. Force-dependent remodeling of cell-to-cell adhesion through the regulation of phase separation -- Chapter 10. Neuronal RNA granules: Phase separation, dynamics, and higher brain functions -- Chapter 11. Liquid-liquid phase separation in structure and function of nuclear pore complex -- Chapter 12. Phase Separation Orchestrates Cancer Signaling: Biomolecular condensates as a promising target for cancer therapy -- Chapter 13. Regulatory interaction of intrinsically disordered regions of pathogenic proteins in neurodegenerative diseases -- Chapter 14. Functional properties of phase separation and intranuclear complex of FUS in the pathogenesis of ALS/FTLD -- Chapter 15. Functional responses of microglia to amyloid plaques -- Chapter 16. Emerging role of phage separation in COVID-19.
    Abstract: This book presents the latest cutting-edge research on phase separation. It discusses the benefits and risks of phase separation for living cells from the perspectives of physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. Phase separation is a physico-chemical process that induces a single solution of solvent and intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) to separate into two phases, one phase containing only solvent and the other containing IDPs in the solvent. A key molecule in phase separation is the intrinsically disordered region (IDR) proteins (IDPs), mostly comprised of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs). One of the major roles of phase separation is to generate condensates, membrane-less organelles including stress granule, Cajal body, and nucleolus. Biological actions of phase separation in various aspects of science have received increasing attention in recent years. The book consists of four parts; Part I on physics and chemistry includes topics on structural biology of RBP FUS/TLS and chaperone for phase separation, computational approach of phase separation, and chemistry of G-quadruplex of DNA and RNA. Part II on molecular biology presents molecular mechanism of IDR sequence phase separation and potential cellular function of these labile fibers, formation of membrane-less organelles, and roles of noncoding RNAs in phase separation. Part III on biology covers topics from nuclear pore complex, developmental biology regarding force-dependent remodeling, and neurobiology and higher order brain functions. Finally, Part IV on medicine presents condensates and cancer therapy, pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases based on IDPs, and responses of microglia to amyloid. The last chapter highlights the latest topic on how the SARS-Cov-2 virus takes advantage of phase separation for its infections. This book brings together the studies of phase separation in each area in a single volume. The comprehensive approach provides new insights to the research and will benefit the readers by responding to the emerging needs for understanding phase separation.
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    Pages: VIII, 318 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819948864
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Animal culture. ; Biotechnology. ; Animal biotechnology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Animal Science. ; Biotechnology. ; Animal Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_ Recent developments in Biosensor Technology for Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Chapter 2_Application of CRISPR-Cas9 Technology in Fish -- Chapter 3_ Nano-technological applications in Aquatic Health Management -- Chapter 4_Phenotypic plasticity and transgenerational immune priming: opportunities and potential in fisheries -- Chapter 5_Heat shock proteins in stress response: a promising tool for fish health management -- Chapter 6_Immunostimulants: Boon for disease management in Aquaculture -- Chapter 7_Molecular markers and their application in fisheries and aquaculture -- Chapter 8_Applications of Electronics in Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Chapter 9_Metatranscriptomics: A tool to study the host-microbe interactions and functional profile of fish intestinal microbiota under changing environmental conditions -- Chapter 10_Bioremediation and its application in aquaculture -- Chapter 11_Application of Probiotics in Aquaculture -- Chapter 12_Identifying novel antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs): Important aspect of metagenomic research.
    Abstract: This edited book is focused on SDG 14: life below water. This book covers all aspects of fish biotechnology and health management. A detailed description is provided of CRISPR Cas9 technology application in the development of superior variety of fish with better growth, disease resistance, etc., accompanied by numerous helpful photographs and schematic diagrams. In addition, recent developments in nanotechnology and its application in fisheries production enhancement have been discussed. Further, topics includes, probiotics, immunostimulants, fish genetic markers, bioremediation, metagenomics, transgenerational immune priming, application of cell culture in fisheries and nano-biosensor application on fish disease diagnosis, pollution monitoring, etc. are provided in details. . The book is helpful for researchers, teachers, students, farmers, and entrepreneurs in utilizing the knowledge on recent advancements in different aspects of fish genetics and biotechnology for future research and aquaculture production enhancement.
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    Pages: XVIII, 246 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819929818
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Genetics. ; Biology. ; Natural products. ; Synthetic Biology. ; Biological Techniques. ; Biotechnology. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Biological Sciences. ; Natural Products. ; Synthetic Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Genetic Manipulation in medicinal plants for enhancement of secondary metabolites -- Chapter 2. RNA Interference (RNAi): A Genetic Tool to Manipulate Plant Secondary Metabolite Pathways -- Chapter 3. CRISPR/ Cas 9: Novel Techniques for Enhancing Bioactive Compound Production in Plants -- Chapter 4. Exploring endophytes for in vitro synthesis of secondary metabolites in medicinal and aromatic plants -- Chapter 5. Omics approaches to study the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites in Medicinal and Aromatic Plant -- Chapter 6. Phytochemical diversity and biological activity of basil (Ocimum L.) : Secondary metabolites produced in vitro -- Chapter 7. In silico screening – An effective option in exploring Plant metabolites as Biopharmaceutics -- Chapter 8 Extreme water-stress on metabolite and elemental accumulation in Plectranthus amboinicus, an aroma-medicinal plant -- Chapter 9. New insights for the production of medicinal plant materials: Ex vitro and in vitro propagation -- Chapter 10. Conventional approaches toward production of secondary plant metabolites -- Chapter 11. Novel secondary metabolites in tea and their biological role in communicable and non communicable human diseases -- Chapter 12. Regulation of Photochemical properties of Hawthorn: a Crataegus species. -- Chapter 13. Hairy Root Cultures—A Versatile Tool of Secondary Metabolites Production -- Chapter 14. Herbosomes: An advanced delivery system for phytoconstituents -- Chapter 15. Medicinal flora of the trans Himalayan cold deserts of Ladakh, India -- Chapter 16. The medicinal potential and application of in vitro techniques in the improvement of Galega officinalis: An overview -- Chapter 17. Influence of biotic and abiotic elicitors on bioactive compounds production in medicinal plants.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive introduction and review of state-of-the-art biotechnological tools in enhancement of bioactive compounds in medicinal and aromatic plants. Plant bioactive compounds are plant-based natural products that display a variety of pharmacological applications. These bioactive compounds are important as medicines, pigments, flavorings and drugs because most of the pharmaceutical industries are highly dependent on medicinal plants and their extraction. The book introduces a systematic overview of state-of-the-art biotechnological techniques such as Omics, Crisper /Cas9 and RNAi to enhance the plant bioactive contents as well as enlists various in vitro techniques, hairy root culture and transgenic technology to enhance plant bioactive contents using plant tissue culture approaches. The book also provides an overview of the role of induced mutation, biotic and abiotic stress to increase the bioactive contents in plants and discusses the significant role of endophytes to enhance the contents of plant bioactive compound. The book also opens discussions related to standard operating procedures using hydroponics system of cultivation for significant enhancement of bioactive compound(s) and much more. This book serves as an excellent reference book for the researchers working in the field of plant secondary metabolites and pharmaceutical industries at global level.
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    Pages: X, 380 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819949397
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances,
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Ecology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_ An Introduction to the Functions and Ecosystems Services associated with aquatic macrophytes -- Chapter 2_ Factors structuring Aquatic Macrophytes -- Chapter 3_ Aquatic Macrophytes: Ecology, Function and Services in Niger Delta, Nigeria -- Chapter 4_ Environmental and Ecological Importance of Indian Aquatic Macrophytes -- Chapter 5_ Macrophytes used as complementary medicines for curing human ailments to facilitate livelihood opportunities -- Chapter 6_ Macrophytes and their role in wetland ecosystems -- Chapter 7_ Ecotoxicology of REEs in aquatic macrophytes and prospect for bioremediation of REEs -- Chapter 8_ Efficiency of Aquatic Plants for Remediation of Wastewater -- Chapter 9_ Phytoremediation of organic contaminants: An ecofriendly approach based application of aquatic macrophytes -- Chapter 10_ Remediation of heavy metals by different aquatic macrophytes -- Chapter 11_ Translocations of heavy metals in aquatic macrophytes naturally grown in the riverine ecosystem -- Chapter 12_ Enhanced Effluent Treatment and Bioelectricity Generation Using Coupled Constructed Wetland-Microbial Fuel Cell (CW-MFC) Technology: Challenges and Opportunities -- Chapter 13_ Role of microbial communities and aquatic macrophytes in constructed wetlands for tannery wastewater treatment: Challenges and opportunities -- Chapter 14_ Role of plant-bacteria association in constructed wetlands for the removal of iron (Fe) from contaminated water. .
    Abstract: This book is a comprehensive collection of information about the features, functions, and services of aquatic macrophytes. As primary producers, aquatic macrophytes form the basis of food webs, play a major role in highly productive aquatic ecosystems, and have a significant impact on ecosystem functions and services. Macrophytes are also known to strongly influence the micro-climate and biogeochemical processes occurring in the littoral zones of marine ecosystems and the sediment dynamics of freshwater systems. They also serve as highly effective carbon sinks and play an important role in carbon sequestration. This book deals with various aspects of aquatic macrophytes, including nutrient recycling, biogeochemical processes, biomass production, wetland ecosystems, water resource management, carbon sequestration, environmental clean-up, and bioenergy production. Additionally, it presents the current status of aquatic macrophytes and discusses the impact of climate change on these plants. The book also highlights the major challenges associated with harnessing the benefits provided by aquatic macrophytes as ecosystem services. The book holds value and relevance for academicians and scientists working in the related domain. Additionally, it will serve as a valuable resource for students and researchers working in the field of ecology, biogeochemistry, wetland conservation, phytoremediation, elements biomonitoring, wastewater management, bioenergy production, etc.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 311 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819938223
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant physiology. ; Plant diseases. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Pathology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 -- Root-knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.), Chapter 2 -- Meloidogyne species: Threat to Vegetable Produce, Chapter 3 -- hemotaxis in Root-Knot Nematodes, Chapter 4 -- Phytohormone-Mediated Feeding Site Development, Chapter 5 -- 5. Current and Future Studies on the Genes for Parasitism in Meloidogyne, Chapter 6 -- Natural Product Repertoire for Suppressing the Immune Response of Meloidogyne species, Chapter 7 -- Epigenetic Mechanisms and their Role in Root Gall Formation,Chapter 8 -- Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MSI) and Root Gall Elucidation, Chapter 9 -- 9. Root-Knot Disease Complex: An Interactive Perspective with Microorganisms, Chapter 10 -- Breeding for Resistance in Vegetables against Meloidogyne species causing Root Gall Disease, Chapter 11 -- An Overview of Predacious Fungi for the Management of Root-knot Disease in Vegetables, Chapter 12 -- Biofertilizer of Organic Origin for Management of Root Galling Disease of Vegetables, Chapter 13 -- Prospects for the Use of Metabolomics Engineering in Exploring and Harnessing Chemical Signalling in Root Galls.
    Abstract: This book provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of research on vegetable plants associated with root-galls disease caused by root-knot nematodes (RKNs), Meloidogyne spp. Vegetables retain a key position in cultural cuisines and their consumption worldwide due to rich sources of micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but root galls disease of these crops caused by RKNs steals both quantity and quality from production. The field of plant nematology has experienced exponential growth over the past decade, and these RKNs are now known as widely damaging obligate plant parasites of vegetable plants. Advances are being made in understanding their biology, parasitism in the root system, giant cell development, root gall formation, chemical signalling, root-knot disease complexes, and management systems. This compilation provides an invaluable resource for studying root-galls disease of vegetable plants to those readers associated with plant nematology, plant pathology, plant protection, and agricultural science, including researchers, teachers, advanced undergraduates and graduate students, and even agricultural extension agents and farmers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 338 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819938926
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    Keywords: Nanobiotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Drug delivery systems. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Biomaterials. ; Cells. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Drug Delivery. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Biomaterials-Cells.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Role of synthetic and natural biomaterials in modulating the autoimmune response -- Chapter 2. Nanotechnology-based biosensors in medicine -- Chapter 3. Materials from natural resources for the application of bone tissue engineering -- Chapter 4. Hydroxyapatite is a next-generation theranostic probe for tissue engineering and biomedical application -- Chapter 5. Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and various biomedical applications -- Chapter 6. Functionalized carbon nanotube for various disease treatment -- Chapter 7. Nanotechnology: Changing the world of animal health and veterinary medicine -- Chapter 8. Bioinspired materials inherited with antimicrobial properties for tissue engineering -- Chapter 9. 3D and 4D bioprinting technology for tissue engineering applications -- Chapter 10. Hemocompatibility of differently modified polymeric nanofibers: Current progress in the biomedical industry -- Chapter 11. Polyurethane nanofibers fabricated by electrospinning as drug carriers systems for the treatment of cancer -- Chapter 12. Recent trends in the application of materials for cancer therapy and diagnosis -- Chapter 13. Application of bioactive compounds and biomaterials in promoting cell differentiation, proliferation, and regenerating tissue -- Chapter 14. Materials for gene delivery systems -- Chapter 15. Natural hydrogels as wound dressing for skin wound healing applications -- Chapter 16. Nanomaterial applications in cancer therapy and diagnosis -- Chapter 17. Nanocellulose as a sustainable nanomaterial for films and coating layers via spray-coating and applications -- Chapter 18. Nanoparticles-based drug delivery system for beginners -- Chapter 19. Osteoarthritis: Novel insights in treatment -- Chapter 20. Promoting the Bio-potency of Bioactive Compounds through Nanoencapsulation -- Chapter 21. Review on green synthesis, modification, characterization, properties, and applications of palladium nanoparticles in biomedical applications -- Chapter 22. Innovative nanomaterials with profound antibacterial action applied in biomedical sciences -- Chapter 23. Musculoskeletal pains and its common diseases: Novel insights in treatments using biomaterials -- Chapter 24. Electrospun Cellulose and Derivatives-Based Nanofibers Loaded with Bioactive Agents for Wound Dressing Applications -- Chapter 25. Co-Delivery of Anticancer Drugs Using Polymer-Based Nanomedicines for Lung and Prostate Cancer Therapy -- Chapter 26. Silver nanoparticles incorporated textile substrate for antimicrobial applications -- Chapter 27. Recent advancement of gelatin for tissue engineering applications -- Chapter 28. Biomedical applications of the fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology -- Chapter 29. Role of Stem cells in the Delivery of Essential Pharmaceuticals -- Chapter 30. Biomaterials in autoimmune diseases -- Chapter 31. Regulatory and ethical issues raised by the utilization of nanomaterials.
    Abstract: This book examines the interactions of nanomaterials with the biological system. The chapters of the book explore the natural and synthetic biomaterials that modulate immune responses for their applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering. Further, the book discusses the implications of the physiochemical properties of nanoparticles and their microenvironment on their interactions with biological systems. The chapters also present the recognitive capabilities of biomaterials for the development of novel strategies for the detection and treatment of autoimmune disorders. The book also introduces nanotechnology platforms for drug delivery and highlights current and emerging nanotechnologies that could enable novel classes of therapeutics. Towards the end, the book reviews the efficiency of drug-loaded nanoparticles in modulating the functioning of the biological milieu for improved disease treatment. Lastly, the book outlines the ethical issues regarding the use of nanoparticles for in vitro and in vivo applications. Given its scope, it is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers interested in understanding the biomedical applications of nanoparticles and their interactions with the biological milieu.
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    Pages: XXIII, 924 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819921195
    DDC: 620.5
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    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Veterinary microbiology. ; Zoology. ; Veterinary Science. ; Veterinary Microbiology. ; Zoology.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I.Microbiome of Finfish -- Chapter 1_ Introduction to fish microbiome and its importance -- Chapter 2_Isolation and Identification of Fish Gut Microbiome -- Chapter 3_ Gut Microbiome and Fish Health: An overview in Finfish Aquaculture Prospective -- Chapter 4_Fish microbiome and metagenomics -- Chapter 5_Fish and Shellfish microbiome and bioinformatics Skills -- Chapter 6_Microbiome applications for the growth and development of the aquaculture/biopharma industry.-PART II.Microbiome of Shellfish -- Chapter 7_Shellfish Microbiome -- Chapter 8_Shellfish microbiome and its significant role in immune response and health management -- Chapter 9_Microbiome and shrimp health -- Chapter 10_Microbial Metagenomics and the Shellfish Microbiome -- Chapter 11_Shellfish microbiome and Probiotics: A Decade in Review -- Chapter 12_Impact of climate change on the gut microbiome of fish and shellfish. .
    Abstract: This book helps us to understand the importance of the microbiome associated with finfish and shellfish inhabiting different locations and varied environmental and biological situations. It covers modern molecular tools for identifying microbiome composition and their precise identification at the species level. The book also covers the molecular structural composition of individual microbes, metabolite resources from microbiome species, their functional properties, and production aspects. Notable, the book covers the microbiome applications in the gut systems of finfish and shellfish to the digestion, nutrition, growth, reproduction, immune system, and vulnerability of the host to diseases. It also reviews diversity and functional properties, relationships with diseases, health status, data on species-specific metagenomics, and probiotic research. It highlights the relevance of microbial communities for the development of new and innovative bio-products to build bio and pharmaceutical industries, including aquaculture. This book is an invaluable source for researchers and professionals involved in fishery science, fisheries and aquaculture, fish biotechnology, and fish microbiology and pathology .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 294 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819908523
    DDC: 636.089
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    Keywords: Introduced organisms. ; Forestry. ; Soil science. ; Bioclimatology. ; Biodiversity. ; Environmental management. ; Invasive Species. ; Forestry. ; Soil Science. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Biological Invasions: factors, process, consequences and ecological impacts -- Chapter 2. Expansion of moso bamboo into adjacent ecosystems -- Chapter 3.Moso bamboo expansion and forest biodiversity -- Chapter 4. Bamboo expansion effects on litter production and stoichiometric characteristics -- Chapter 5. Moso bamboo expansion effects on soil physicochemical characteristics -- Chapter 6. Effects of moso bamboo expansion on soil carbon pools and carbon cycle -- Chapter 7. Moso bamboo expansion effects on soil nitrogen transformations and N2O emissions -- Chapter 8. Bamboo expansion and soil ecological stoichiometry -- Chapter 9. Temperature sensitivity of soil C and N cycling as affected by moso bamboo expansion -- Chapter 10. Bamboo expansion and forest carbon sequestration -- Chapter 11. Moso bamboo expansion and soil microbial PLFAs -- Chapter 12. Effects of moso bamboo expansion on soil bacterial and fungal communities.
    Abstract: This book highlights processes, impacts and management practices of bamboo expansion occurring in areas where it is distributed around the world. Although not conceptually plant invasions, bamboo expansion has been considered an “invasion” based on its characteristics and the impacts it caused on adjacent ecosystems it expanded into, including altered element cycling, transformed soil microbial community compositions, decreased biodiversity, fluctuated primary productions, etc. However, the processes and impacts during or after complete expansion and the underlying mechanisms of successful expansion, are still unclear. The ecological effects of bamboo expansion are not given full consideration and are not thoroughly understood. Based on the latest studies, this book synthesizes research progress of bamboo expansion effects on the soil abiotic environment, soil microbial community compositions, plant characteristics, ecosystem biodiversity, element cycling process, and ecological effects of primary management practice, etc. This book will provide a thorough understanding of ecological changes following bamboo expansions, benefit the effective control of expanding bamboo with respect to decreased biodiversity and mitigation of global change, and accurate prediction and evaluation of bamboo expansion impacts currently and in the future occur around the world. This book presents critical points that need further investigation based on the latest findings, which will be helpful for ecological researchers, policymakers, forestry workers, or graduate and PhD students. .
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    Pages: XII, 208 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819941131
    DDC: 578.62
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Stem cells. ; Developmental biology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Developmental Biology and Stem Cells.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Development in Mammalian Embryos -- Chapter 2. Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Their Bone Marrow Niches -- Chapter 3. Emerging Roles of Epigenetic Regulators in Maintaining Hematopoietic Stem Cell Homeostasis -- Chapter 4. Metabolism in Hematopoiesis and Its Malignancy -- Chapter 5. The Origin of Clonal Hematopoiesis and Its Implication in Human Diseases -- Chapter 6. Ex vivo Expansion and Homing of Human Cord Blood Hematopoietic Stem Cells -- Chapter 7. N6-methyladenosine RNA Modification in Normal and Malignant Hematopoiesis -- Chapter 8. Immune System Influence on Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Leukemia Development -- Chapter 9. Learning from Zebrafish Hematopoiesis -- Chapter 10. Multi-lineage Differentiation from Hematopoietic Stem Cells -- Chapter 11. Gene Editing in Hematopoietic Stem Cells -- Chapter 12. Aging, Causes and Rejuvenation of Hematopoietic Stem Cells.
    Abstract: This book renders a comprehensive understanding of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from their embryonic development through adult maintenance to aging, in the studies conducted in zebrafish and mammals. Hematopoiesis provides a paradigm for understanding the development, maintenance, regeneration, aging and malignant transformation of mammalian organs. Sitting at the apex of the hematopoiesis hierarchy tree, HSCs orchestrate their proliferation, self-renewal, and differentiation to produce all the blood cell lineages throughout life, which represents the best example for somatic stem cell studies. In this book, key regulatory mechanisms for HSC self-renewal and differentiation are overviewed in an array of fields including epigenetics, metabolism and microenvironment regulation. It also highlights the HSC heterogeneity and clonal dynamics from the recent advanced single-cell technologies. This book elaborates on the research history of HSC studies and reveals how the insights from HSC studies shed light on their clinic application. It presents great value from the bench to the clinic.
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    Pages: XV, 210 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819974719
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1442
    DDC: 610.72
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    Keywords: Food science. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Food Analysis. ; Food security. ; Food Science. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Food Analysis. ; Food Engineering. ; Food Security.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Mechanical damage of fresh produce – an overview -- Chapter 2. Factors affecting bruise damage susceptibility of fresh produce -- Chapter 3. Imaging Techniques for Fresh Produce Damage Detection -- Chapter 4. Hyperspectral imaging techniques for quality assessment in fresh horticultural produce and prospects for measurement of mechanical damage -- Chapter 5. Hyperspectral imaging and related machine learning for postharvest bruise damage detection and analysis of fresh food produce -- Chapter 6. Bruise damage susceptibility of pome fruit -- Chapter 7. Mechanical Damage in Fresh Stone Fruits: Measurement and Analysis -- Chapter 8. Bruise damage susceptibility of pomegranates -- Chapter 9. Bruise damage susceptibility of tomato -- Chapter 10. BRUISING OF AVOCADO (PERSEA AMERICANA M.) FRUIT -- Chapter 11. Bruise Damage Susceptibility and Assessment of Guava -- Chapter 12. Bruise damage susceptibility of blueberry and strawberry -- Chapter 13. Bruise damage susceptibility of table olive -- Chapter 14. Bruise damage susceptibility of banana -- Chapter 15. Impact of packaging on bruise damage of fresh produce -- Chapter 16. Importance of bruise assessment and control in fresh produce industry.
    Abstract: This book includes the impact, compression, vibration studies, and destructive and nondestructive techniques for bruise measurement. It is essential to detect bruises in the early stages of their formation and conduct a quantitative analysis of the degree of bruising, to ensure the accurate grading of bruised fruits and vegetables and reduce unnecessary economic losses. Bruise damage occurring between the point of harvest and consumption contributes the most to the decrease in fruit quality, reducing the market value and ultimately leading to significant reductions in potential revenue. SDG 12.3 aims to “by 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses.” This book presents recent technological developments in bruise measurement, detection, and analysis of fresh horticultural produce. Given the rising demand for rapid and accurate methods of quality measurement in the horticultural produce industry, this book covers destructive and nondestructive techniques for bruise measurement. Selected applications of different nondestructive methods for various fresh produce commodities are also included. This book will interest graduate and undergraduate students, researchers, academics and engineers working in different aspects of the mechanical damage affected by postharvest handling practices, professionals working in the governments, and other authorities related to fresh horticultural produce quality, regulations, and safety. .
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    Pages: XV, 350 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819970964
    DDC: 641.3
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Public health. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Neuroscience. ; Public Health. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The effect of sleep disruption and circadian misalignment on the immune system -- 2. Changes in the sleep and circadian pattern of sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 3. Anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic and their impact on sleep -- 4. Sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents -- 5.Sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents -- 6. Sleep disturbances among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 7. Sleep disturbances among patients with COVID-19 infection -- 8. Sleep patterns and sleep disturbances during the lockdown periods -- 9. Impact of COVID-19 Mobility Restrictions on Sleep and Wellbeing -- 10. COVID-19 vaccines and sleep disturbances -- 11. Sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic: structural inequity and racial disparity -- 12. The effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy and coping strategies on sleep disturbances during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 13. Sleep and circadian rhythm in post-COVID-19 patients -- 14. COVID-19 and obstructive sleep apnea -- 15. The correlation between COVID-19 infection and restless legs syndrome -- 16. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on disorders of hypersomnolence -- 17. Sleep, Physical Activity, and Diet Patterns During COVID-19 Pandemic -- 18. Impact of screen time during the pandemic of COVID-19 on sleep habits -- 19. Dreams and nightmares during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 20. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep medicine services -- 21. Protocols for conducting sleep studies during pandemics -- 22. Management of hospital and home positive airway pressure machines during pandemics -- 23. Telemedicine and telemonitoring of sleep disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic -- 24.Changes in Positive Airway Pressure Application and Practices in Patients with Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder during the COVID-19 Pandemic -- 25. Potential Therapeutic Effects of Melatonin on SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
    Abstract: This book examines the correlation of the coronavirus disease-19 [CE1] [AAS2] (COVID-19) infection with sleep, circadian rhythm, and sleep disorders. The chapters of the book explore sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with psychological distress and also review the prevalence of clinical cases of insomnia, anxiety, and depression in COVID-19 patients. The book further presents the correlation between sleep, circadian rhythms, and immunity that contributes toward more severe COVID-19. It summarizes the evidence on the interplay between circadian biology, sleep, and COVID-19. The chapters of the book discuss the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and adverse COVID-19 outcomes. Towards the end, the book presents studies on the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunotropic properties of melatonin and provides mechanistic insights into the potential therapeutic use of melatonin during the SARS-CoV-2 infection. The last chapter describes the publication output of sleep-related research during the pandemic and provides an overview and trends on sleep and covid-19 publication output. This book is an excellent source for neurologists, sleep specialists, and public health specialists.
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    Pages: XXVI, 430 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819902408
    Series Statement: Progress in Sleep Research,
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant physiology. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Importance of integrating physiological breeding to augment crop breeding -- 2. Stacking of complex traits through physiological pre breeding -- 3. Strategies to develop heat and drought tolerant wheat varieties following physiological breeding -- 4. Developing crop varieties by physiological breeding for improving plant nutrition -- 5. Role of Transpiration in Regulating Leaf Temperature and its Application in Physiological Breeding -- 6. Photosynthesis as a trait for improving yield potential in crops -- 7. Cuticular waxes and its application in crop improvement -- 8. Radiation use efficiency (RUE)-target for improving yield potential: Current status and future prospect -- 9. Application of Stable Isotopes in Crop Improvement -- 10. Root phenotyping for improved resource use efficiency in crops -- 11. Root system architecture and phenotyping for improved resource use efficiency in crops -- 12. Harnessing Root associated traits and Rhizosphere efficiency for Crop improvement -- 13. High throughput phenomics of crops for water and nitrogen stress -- 14. Metabolomics as a selection tool for abiotic stress tolerance in crops -- 15. Remote Sensing Algorithms and their Applications in Plant Phenotyping -- 16. Endophyte mediated crop improvement: Manipulation of abiotic stress‐specific traits -- 17. Impact of high temperature stress on selected food grain crops -- 18. Morpho-physiological basis of finger millet to withstand climatic extremes: A special reference to drought -- 19. Comprehending the physiological efficiency of millets under abiotic stress -- 20. Role of Next-generation sequencing in trait identification, genetic mapping, and crop improvement -- 21. Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Agriculture.
    Abstract: This book covers different physiological processes, tools, and their application in crop breeding. Each chapter emphasizes on a specific trait/physiological process and its importance in crop, their phenotyping information and how best it can be employed for crop improvement by projecting on success stories in different crops. It covers wide range of physiological topics including advances in field phenotyping, role of endophytic fungi, metabolomics, application of stable isotopes, high throughput phenomics, transpiration efficiency, root phenotyping and root exudates for improved resource use efficiency, cuticular wax and its application, advances in photosynthetic studies, leaf spectral reflectance and physiological breeding in hardy crops like millets. This book also covers the futuristic research areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning. This contributed volume compiles all application parts of physiological tools along with their advanced research in these areas, which is very much need of the hour for both academics and researchers for ready reference. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policy makers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, physiology, botany, ecology, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists will also find this a useful resource.
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    Pages: XIV, 457 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811974984
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    Keywords: Virology. ; Diseases Causes and theories of causation. ; Artificial intelligence. ; Virology. ; Pathogenesis. ; Artificial Intelligence.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Artificial Intelligence for Global Healthcare -- Chapter 2. Artificial Intelligence for Epidemiology COVID-19: Quick Assessment -- Chapter 3. Artificial Intelligence in rural health in developing countries -- Chapter 4. THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO TRACK COVID-19 DISEASE -- Chapter 5. Artificial Intelligence Techniques based on K-Means two way Clustering and Greedy Triclustering approach for 3D Gene Expression Data (GED) -- Chapter 6. Detection of COVID-19 cases from X-Ray and CT Images using Transfer Learning & Deep Convolution Neural Networks -- Chapter 7. Computer Vision: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Telehealth and Digital Radiology -- Chapter 8. STROKE DISEASE PREDICTION MODEL USING ANOVA WITH CLASSIFICATION ALGORITHMS -- Chapter 9. A CONCISE REVIEW ON DEVELOPMENTAL AND EVALUATION METHODS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON COVID 19 DETECTION -- Chapter 10. Artificial Intelligence based Healthcare Industry 4.0 for Disease Detection using Machine Learning Techniques -- Chapter 11. Deep Autoencoder Neural Networks for Heart Sound Classification.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively reviews the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in biomedical research and healthcare, with a major emphasis on virology. The initial chapter presents the applications of machine learning methods for structured data, such as the classical support vector machine and neural network, modern deep learning, and natural language processing for unstructured data in biomedical research and healthcare. The subsequent chapters explore the applications of AI in tackling COVID-19, analysis of the pandemic, viral infection, disease spread, and control. The book further identifies the potential applications of machine learning in the field of virology with a focus on the key aspects of infection: diagnosis, transmission, response to treatment, and resistance. The book also discusses progress and challenges in developing viral vaccines and examines the application of viruses in translational research and human healthcare. Furthermore, the book covers the applications of artificial intelligence-mediated diagnosis and the development of drugs to treat the disease. Towards the end, the book summarizes the ethical and legal challenges posed by AI in healthcare and biomedical research. This book is an invaluable source for researchers, medical and industry practitioners, academicians, and students exploring the applications of AI in biomedical research and healthcare.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 189 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819903696
    Series Statement: Medical Virology: From Pathogenesis to Disease Control,
    DDC: 579.2
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    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Nanomedicine. ; Pharmacology. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Macroporous cryogel-based systems for water treatment applications and Safety: nanocomposite-based cryogels and bacteria-based bioreactors -- Chapter 2. One dimensional Semiconducting Nanomaterials: Toxicity and Clinical Applications -- Chapter 3. Prospects of Safe use of Nanomaterials in Biomedicalapplications -- Chapter 4. Hyaluronic acid-based nanotechnologies for delivery and treatment -- Chapter 5. Theranostics nanomaterials for safe cancer treatment -- Chapter 6. Cardiovascular safety assessment of new chemical entities: current perspective and emerging technologies -- Chapter 7. Toxicology of pharmaceutical products during drug development -- Chapter 8. Safety and Risk assessment of food items -- Chapter 9. Non toxic Natural products as regulators of tumour suppressor gene function -- Chapter 10. Advancements in the safety of Plant medicine: Back to nature -- Chapter 11. Chemicals and their interaction in the aquaculture system -- Chapter 12. Zebrafish as a biomedical model to define developmental origins of chemical toxicity -- Chapter 13. Green synthesis of non toxic nanoparticles -- Chapter 14. Synthesis, characterisation and safety of titanium oxide nanoparticles -- Chapter 15. Characterisation of non toxic nanomaterials for biological applications -- Chapter 16. Toxicity assessment of nanoparticle -- Chapter 17. Safety of nanoparticles: emphasis on antimicrobial properties -- Chapter 18. Quantum dots for imaging and its safety -- Chapter 19. Genotoxicity evaluation of nanosized materia -- Chapter 20. Scaffoldmaterials and toxicity -- Chapter 21 Biological Safety and Cellular interactions of nanoparticles -- Chapter 22. Role of artificial intelligence in the toxicity prediction of drugs -- Chapter 23. Chemicals and rodent models for the safety study of alzheimer’s disease -- Chapter 24. Mitochondria-targeted liposomal delivery in Parkinson's disease: safety concerns -- Chapter 25. Routes of Nano-drug Administration and Nano-based drug delivery system and toxicity -- Chapter 26. Green Synthesised silver nanoparticles phytotoxicity and applications in agriculture: An overview -- Chapter 27 status of safety concerns of microplastic detection strategies -- Chapter 28. Impact of insecticides on man and environment.
    Abstract: This book covers the recent trends on the biological applications of nanomaterials, methods for their preparation, and techniques for their characterization. Further, the book examines the fundamentals of nanotoxicity, methods to assess the toxicity of engineered nanomaterials, approaches to reduce toxicity during synthesis. It also provides an overview of the state of the art in the application of Artificial intelligence-based methodologies for evaluation of toxicity of drugs and nanoparticles. The book further discusses nanocarrier design, routes of various nanoparticle administration, nano based drug delivery systems, and the toxicity challenges associated with each drug delivery method. It presents the latest advances in the interaction of nanoparticles with the cellular environment and assess nanotoxicity of these engineered nanoparticles. The book also explores the comparative and mechanistic genotoxicity assessment of the nanomaterials. This book is useful source of information for industrial practitioners, policy makers, and other professionals in the fields of toxicology, medicine, pharmacology, food, and drugs.
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    Pages: XVIII, 768 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811978340
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    Keywords: Plants Evolution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant ecology. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Plant Evolution. ; Water. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant Ecology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Sporolithaceae -- Chapter 2. Chamberlainoideae -- Chapter 3. Corallinoideae -- Chapter 4. Hydrolithaceae -- Chapter 5. Amphiroa -- Chapter 6. Lithophyllum -- Chapter 7. Mastophoraceae -- Chapter 8. Porolithaceae -- Chapter 9. Spongitaceae -- Chapter 10. Hapalidiales.
    Abstract: This book is the fourth volume of the “Marine Algal Flora of China-Rhodophyta.” The series has seven volumes covering about 20 orders, 45 families, 173 genera, and 560 species including over 150 species firstly described from China, indicating significant importance to the knowledge of North-Western Pacific marine algal flora. The fourth volume covers coralline algae, including Sporolithales, Corallinales, and Hapalidiales. Almost all species involved are illustrated in detail on morphology, inner structure, habitats, and geographical distribution, based upon herbarium specimens collected along the China coast, and a lot of elaborate pictures are attached inside. This flora will gain our understanding of current Chinese marine red algae, but much research is still necessary to reflect the whole picture of the red algal diversity along the China coast.
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    Pages: XI, 169 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811963674
    Series Statement: Marine Algal Flora of China, 4
    DDC: 581.38
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    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Therapeutics. ; Internal medicine. ; Fungi. ; Mycology. ; Microbiology. ; Medical microbiology. ; Pharmacology. ; Therapeutics. ; Internal Medicine. ; Fungi. ; Medical Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Mushrooms as Promising Therapeutic Resources: Review and Future Perspectives -- Chapter 2. Medicinal Mushrooms for Respiratory Health -- Chapter 3. Therapeutic and Prophylactic Potential of Medicinal Mushrooms in COVID-19 -- Chapter 4. Influences of Edible Mushrooms on Dynamic and Diversity of Gut Microbiota -- Chapter 5. Mushrooms – From Traditional Remedies to the Modern Therapeutics -- Chapter 6. Biopharmaceutical Potential of Ophiocordyceps sinensis for Human Health -- Chapter 7. Anticancer Potential of Ganoderma lucidum and İts Relevant Modes of Action -- Chapter 8. Cognitive Enhancing Effects of Medicinal Mushrooms: A Potential Neuroprotective Implication in Dementias -- Chapter 9. Potential of Medicinal Mushrooms in Human Health and Welfare: An Overview -- Chapter 10. Mycotherapeutics Reduce Nephrotoxicity and Renal Diseases -- Chapter 11. Proteomic Research on the Therapeutic Properties of Medicinal Mushrooms -- Chapter 12. Cordyceps militaris (L.): Medicinal aspects in terms of ethnobotanical and pharmacological perspectives -- Chapter 13. Mycotherapeutics Affecting Dopaminergic Neurotransmission to Exert Neuroprotection -- Chapter 14. Biological Activities of Some Edible Mushrooms -- Chapter 15. Nephroprotective Effects of Four Ganoderma Species -- Chapter 16. Mechanisms Involved in Edible Mushrooms' Health Beneficial Effects -- Chapter 17. Mycotherapy (Medicinal Mushrooms) as a Potential Treatment for Epilepsy -- Chapter 18. Natural vs. Synthetic Psilocybin: The Same or Completely Different? -- Chapter 19. Preventative and Curative Properties of Reishi and Maitake Mushrooms in Cancer.
    Abstract: The book presents new and novel perceptions about ailments alleviating the effects of several mushroom species. Also, the book highlights the curative role of medicinal mushrooms on some peripheral and central diseases. Various chapters in the book (primarily reviews) have been dedicated to providing the therapeutic efficacy of mushrooms against respiratory illnesses, gut microbiota, COVID-19, dementia, epilepsy, mental ailments, cancers, cardiovascular, kidney-related diseases, and other common pathologies. Thus, medicinal mushrooms are current and future consumable healthcare products that usually exhibit nourishing properties and possess prophylactic and therapeutic values with minimal adverse effects and contraindications. The book focuses on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3) to promote healthy lives and well-being for all. Medical, pharmacy, nursing, and CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) students, practitioners, scholars, researchers, other healthcare professionals, and general readers are this book’s potential audience. The book can be adopted as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses so that the therapeutic potential of mushrooms can reach a wider audience. This book strives to create a new resource for the future use of medicinal mushrooms in various disorders. .
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    Pages: XX, 509 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811995507
    DDC: 615
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Environmental sciences Mathematics. ; Environment. ; Conservation biology. ; Statistics . ; Ecology. ; Mathematical Applications in Environmental Science. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Conservation Biology. ; Statistics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 0. Introduction - Ecologist in Wonderland -- Part 1. Linking Ecotoxicology and Ecology -- Chapter 1. Basic Concepts of Ecological Risk Assessment -- Chapter 2. Population-level assessment -- Chapter 3. Population models of extinction -- Chapter 4. Population level assessment using the canonical model -- Part 2. Models for ecotoxicology -- Chapter 5. Species Sensitivity Distribution in Ecological Risk Assessment -- Chapter 6. BLM: A model for predicting metal toxicities -- Chapter 7.Mathematical models for chemical mixtures -- Chapter 8.Statistics and related topics.
    Abstract: This book introduces various mathematical models used in ecological risk assessment, primarily discussing models used in hazard assessment. The book aims to link ecology and conservation biology with risk assessments, bringing together the knowledge of ecotoxicology and ecology for effective risk assessment. The first part describes population-level assessment in ecological risk assessment. The chapters cover current methodologies for ecological risk assessment, individual-level assessment, population dynamics models for population-level assessment, case studies, mathematical models for population extinctions, the derivation of mean time to extinction (MTE) and their case studies. The second part of the book discusses the mathematical models involved in hazard assessments. It introduces the method of risk assessment using species sensitivity distributions (SSDs), hazard assessment of metals, chemical mixtures using the Michaelis-Menten equation, basic elements of statistics and related topics. Expected readers are risk assessors in governments and public sectors, students and young researchers interested in environmental science. The book is made accessible and easy to follow by beginners in mathematical biology and theoretical ecology.
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    Pages: XIV, 202 p. 90 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819903092
    Series Statement: Theoretical Biology,
    DDC: 577
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Medical microbiology. ; Bacteria. ; Microbiology. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Bacteria.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Recent Strategies to Combat Multi-drug Resistance -- Chapter 2. Role of advanced therapeutic techniques to combat multi-drug resistance -- Chapter 3. Strategies to combat multidrug resistance by non-traditional therapeutic approaches -- Chapter 4. Treatment Strategies to Combat Multi-drug Resistance (MDR) in Bacteria -- Chapter 5. Alternative therapy options for pathogenic yeasts: Targeting virulence factors with non-conventional antifungals -- Chapter 6. Role of Bacteriophages as non-traditional approaches to combat multidrug resistance -- Chapter 7. Drug Repurposing: An Approach for Reducing Multi Drug Resistance -- Chapter 8. Quorum Sensing as an alternative approach to combatting multidrug resistance -- Chapter 9. Nanoengineering approaches to fight multidrug resistant bacteria -- Chapter 10. Quorum sensing mediated targeted delivery of antibiotics. Chapter 11. Metal chelation as a promising strategy to combat fungal drug resistance -- Chapter 12. Propolis: Natural Antibiotic to Combat Multi Drug-Resistant Bacteria -- Chapter 13. Therapeutic potential of Himalayan Ayurvedic herbs against multidrug-resistant fungal pathogens -- Chapter 14. Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme: Why is it needed?.
    Abstract: This book provides a detailed overview of the progress and challenges of non-traditional approaches for tackling antimicrobial resistance. The first chapter covers the factors that make microbes more likely to develop multidrug resistance. The book goes on to discuss the antimicrobial properties of propolis, essential oils and other microbial constituents that are used or under investigation to treat multidrug-resistant infections. Additionally, it covers alternative compounds that work as antimicrobial agents, their mechanisms of action, and how they might be utilized in conjunction with conventional drugs to circumvent drug resistance. The book explores the application of phage therapy and recent advancements in phage-based infection control with an emphasis on multidrug-resistant infections and discusses drug repurposing as a strategy to develop new antimicrobial agents efficiently and expeditiously. Additionally, it discusses the uses of nanoparticles in the treatment of infections brought on by multidrug-resistant pathogens and examines the use of different nanotechnology-based approaches to fudge microbial resistance mechanisms. It concludes by reviewing recent studies on microbial quorum-sensing systems and focuses on the significance of quorum-sensing systems in controlling microbial resistance mechanisms and at the same time highlights the importance and role of antimicrobial stewardship program to fight microbial infections. The book is an invaluable source of knowledge and information for academics, basic and clinical researchers, clinicians, and paramedic staff involved in one way or the other in the development and use of antimicrobial agents and strategies to combat multidrug resistance.
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    Pages: XIII, 320 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811991677
    DDC: 579
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Genetic aspects. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Genetics and Genomics. ; Cancer Therapy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Breast cancer -- Chapter 1.1. Epidemiology -- Chapter 1.2. Etiology -- Chapter 1.3. Types of breast cancer -- Chapter 1.4. Signs and symptoms -- Chapter 1.5. Stages -- Chapter 1.6. Diagnosis -- Chapter 1.7. Treatment -- Chapter 2. Genetic landscape of breast carcinogenesis -- Chapter 2.1. Hormone receptor positive breast cancer -- Chapter 2.1. Her2 positive breast cancer -- Chapter 2.2. Triple negative breast cancer -- Chapter 3. Epigenetic involvement in breast carcinogenesis -- Chapter 3.1. Histone modification -- Chapter 3.2. DNA methylation -- Chapter 3.3. miRNA -- Chapter 4. Breast cancer control -- Chapter 4.1. Conventional drugs targeting Genetic and Epigenetics in Breast cancer -- Chapter 4.2. Pitfalls of conventional therapy -- Chapter 4.3. Natural remediation -- Chapter 5. Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book discusses the contribution of genetics and epigenetics alterations in the initiation, development, and recurrence of breast cancer. It also reviews the potential of translating the epigenetic alterations into diagnosis, prognosis, and breast cancer therapy. The initial chapters explore the epigenetics, etiology, and conventional treatment strategies for breast cancer. The subsequent chapters discuss the genetic landscape and cover three main epigenetic modulation mechanisms; histone modification, DNA methylation, and miRNA silencing. Further, the book explores the potential of epigenetic drugs in treating breast cancer. Lastly, it covers the phytochemicals targeting epigenetic modulators in breast cancer treatment. This book is an essential source for researchers and practitioners interested in exploring the potential of epigenetics modulators in breast cancer treatment.
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    Pages: X, 87 p. 13 illus., 7 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811999253
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Nervous system Diseases. ; Developmental neurobiology. ; Cognitive neuroscience. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurological Disorders. ; Development of the Nervous System. ; Cognitive Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I. Iron, Brain Function and Behavior -- Chapter 1. Iron and Neuro-cognition -- Chapter 2. The Interplay Between Iron and Oxidative Stress in Brain Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Chapter 3. Specific Nutritional Therapeutic Approaches Targeting Iron Overload and Other Hallmarks of Brain Degenerative Diseases -- Chapter 4. Mediterranean Diet and Neuro-Cognition: Focus on Alzheimer disease -- PART II Brain disorders related to Iron -- Chapter 5. The Critical Roleplay of Iron Neurochemistry in Progression of Parkinson’s Disease -- Chapter 6. Iron-Calcium Crosstalk in Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Chapter 7. Iron and Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 8. Iron and Multiple Sclerosis -- Chapter 9. Iron and Epilepsy -- Chapter 10. Iron and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage -- Chapter 11. Iron deficiency and psychiatric disorders -- Chapter 12. Iron and Neuro-developmental Disorders -- Chapter 13. Iron and Neuropathies.
    Abstract: This book explores the molecular mechanisms of iron hemostasis in the brain and discusses the cognitive and behavioral implications of iron deficiency. It presents the effect of iron dysregulation on neurophysiological mechanisms. The book provides an overview of iron metabolism and homeostasis at the cellular level and its regulation at the mRNA translation level. It emphasizes the importance of iron for brain development in fetal and early life in preterm infants. Further, it presents iron metabolism as a therapeutic target for novel pharmacological treatment against neurodevelopmental diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. It discusses the role of iron deficiency in sleep disorders and offers diagnosis and treatment of iron-related CNS diseases. Finally, it relates dysregulated expression of iron-related genes in brain tumors.
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    Pages: XX, 280 p. 10 illus., 7 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811973277
    Series Statement: Nutritional Neurosciences,
    DDC: 612.8
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    Keywords: Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plant physiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Metabolism, Secondary. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Secondary Metabolism.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1:An Update on Reactive Oxygen Species Synthesis and its Potential Application -- Chapter 2 :Mechanism of Reactive Oxygen Species Regulation in Plants -- Chapter 3: Biomolecules Targeted by Reactive Oxygen Species -- Chapter 4: Functions of Reactive Oxygen Species in Improving Agriculture and Future Crop Safety -- Chapter 5: The Ecology of Reactive Oxygen Species Signaling -- Chapter 6: Physiological Impact of Reactive Oxygen Species on Leaf -- Chapter 7: Reactive Oxygen Species: Role in Senescence and Signal Transduction -- Chapter 8: Hazardous Phytotoxic Nature of Reactive Oxygen Species in Agriculture -- Chapter 9: Hormonal Response in Plants Influenced by Reactive Oxygen Species -- Chapter 10: The Dual Role of Reactive Oxygen Species as Signals that Influence Plant Stress Tolerance and Programmed Cell Death -- Chapter 11: ight into the Interaction of Strigolactones, Abscisic Acid, and Reactive Oxygen Species Signals -- Chapter 12: 12. Hydrogen Peroxide: Regulator of Plant Development and Abiotic Stress Response -- Chapter 13:Towards Sustainable Agriculture: Strategies Involving Phyto-Protectants against Reactive Oxygen Species -- chapter 14:Signaling Pathway of Reactive Oxygen Species in Crop Plants under Abiotic Stress -- Chapter 15: Adverse Impact of ROS on Nutrient Accumulation and Distribution in Plants.
    Abstract: This edited book focuses on ROS synthesis, potential applications, toxicity, and preservations. It explores the recently proposed hormonal response and biomolecules targeted in regulation of ROS. Chapters cover resistance and susceptibility to plant pathogen, strategies involving phytoprotectants, and life span of nematode affected by ROS. This book includes a compilation of recently written, integrated, and illustrated reviews describing latest information on ROS. Chapters incorporate both theoretical and practical aspects of plant ROS. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are key signaling molecules involved in the redox equilibrium and biological processes. In plants, ROS play an important role in biotic and abiotic stress sensing, integration of diverse environmental signals, and commencement of stress-response networks, thus contributing to the establishment of defense mechanisms and plant resilience. Critical amount of ROS is required by plants for regular operation of vital physiological mechanisms. This book brings together a compilation of latest research work on reactive oxygen species and their emerging importance. The book is a useful read for students, researchers, and scientists in the field of agri-life sciences.
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    Pages: XIII, 295 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811997945
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Reproduction. ; Physiology. ; Pollution. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Reproductive Physiology. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Pesticide and xenobiotic metabolism in aquatic organisms -- 2. Endocrine disrupting activity of xenobiotics in aquatic animals -- 3. Water contamination through xenobiotics and their toxic effects on aquatic animals -- 4. Cypermethrin induced reproductive toxicity in zebrafish: biochemical and molecular perspective -- 5. Impact of Pesticides Application on Aquatic Environments And Biodiversity -- 6. Impact of microplastics on reproductive and physiological aspects of aquatic inhabitants -- 7. The Impact of Xenobiotics in Development & Reproduction of fresh water Fishes -- 8. Mixtures and Reproduction in Aquatic Organisms – benefits and challenges -- 9. Phytoestrogens as Endocrine-Disrupting Agents In Aquaculture -- 10. A Proteomic Approach to Studying the Effects of Xenobiotics on Aquatic Living Organisms -- 11. Role of Cytochrome P450 in xenobiotic metabolism in fishes -- 12. Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic modelling of Xenobiotics: Fate and effect in Aquatic Animals -- 13. Occurrence of xenoestrogen alkylphenols (Octylphenols and Nonylphenol), and its impact on the aquatic ecosystem -- 14. Xenobiotics' effect on fish reproduction and development -- 15. Scientometric analysis of ecotoxicological investigations of xenobiotics in aquatic animals -- 16. Toxic effects of nanomaterials on aquatic animals and their future prospective -- 17. Microplastic Contamination in Aquatic organisms: An Ecotoxicological perspective -- 18. Effect of xenobiotics and their degradation in aquatic life -- 19. Transcriptome analysis of aquatic species exposed to endocrine disruptors -- 20. Fundamentals of genotoxicity and antiparasitic drugs associated with genotoxicity in fish -- 21. Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) as emerging aquatic contaminants: Emphasis on Reproduction and Development.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the latest understanding of the impact of xenobiotics on the developmental and reproductive processes of aquatic animals, particularly nektonic forms, which comprise an important group of aquatic ecosystems. Aquaculture is quickly becoming the largest contributor of fish protein for human consumption. As the aquaculture business expands, farmed fish will be exposed to more environmental toxins, necessitating the use of chemical therapeutic drugs for fish. This book brings together experts on the regulation of environmental toxins and food chemicals from around the world, as well as researchers looking into the metabolism and disposal of foreign chemicals (xenobiotics) in fish species. The impact of xenobiotics on reproductive and developmental biology of all living forms has become of prime importance at the current time. As the effect of these xenobiotics on aquatic animals is an emerging area for research and development, several groups across the world are working on these aspects, targeting different groups of fishes in both marine and freshwater ecosystems. This collective work highlights several key and updated recent aspects of different types of xenobiotics entering aquatic ecosystems, impacts of these agents on reproductive physiology, developmental biology, breeding biology, hormonal imbalance, aquatic ecology, and pollution on the aquatic ecosystem. The unique aggregation of different types of stressors to aquatic animals under a single volume will be a useful reference for readers, including scientists, teachers, students, researchers and policymakers and those involved in aquaculture and environment conservation.
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    Pages: XXIX, 427 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819912148
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Biology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Pharmacy. ; Drugs Design. ; Biotechnology. ; Biological Sciences. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Pharmacy. ; Structure-Based Drug Design. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Computational Drug Design Approaches (CADD) -- Chapter 2: Molecular and Computational Modeling in Drug Design -- Chapter 3: Bioinformatics/Chemo-informatics Tools and Database in Drug Discovery -- Chapter 4: Computational Screening of Phytochemicals/Natural Products in Drug Discovery -- Chapter 5: Virtual Screening in Lead Discovery and Optimization -- Chapter 6: Target-based Screening (SBDD) in Lead Discovery -- Chapter 7: Pharmacophore-based and Similarity Search (LBDD) Screening in Lead Discovery -- Chapter 8: Receptor-based De Novo and Fragment-based Drug Design -- Chapter 9: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Drug Discovery -- Chapter 10: Network Pharmacology and System Biology Approaches -- Chapter 11: In Silico Pharmacology and Drug Repurposing Approaches -- Chapter 12: Advances in Bioinformatics and Computational Approaches in Drug Discovery -- Chapter 13: Challenges in Bioinformatics and Computational Approaches in Drug Discovery.
    Abstract: This book updates knowledge on recent advances in computational and bioinformatics tools/techniques and their practical applications in modern drug design and discovery programme. Also it encompasses fundamental principles, advanced methodologies and applications of various CADD approaches including several cutting-edge areas; presenting recent developments covering ongoing trends in the field of computer-aided drug discovery. Having contributions by a global team of experts, the book is expected to be an ideal resource for drug discovery scientists, medicinal chemists, pharmacologists, toxicologists, phytochemists, biochemists, biologists, R&D personnel, researchers, students, teachers and those working in the field of drug discovery. It will fill the knowledge gaps that exist in the current CADD approaches and methodologies/ protocols being widely used in both academic and research practices. Further, a special focus on current status of various computational drug design approaches (SBDD, LBDD, De-novo drug design, Pharmacophore-based search), bioinformatics tools and databases, computational screening and modeling of phytochemicals/natural products, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and network pharmacology and system biology would certainly guide researchers, students or readers to conduct their research in the emerging area(s) of interest. It is also expected to be highly beneficial to different stakeholders working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries (R&D), the academic as well as research sectors. .
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    Pages: IX, 366 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819913169
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances,
    DDC: 570
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    Keywords: Microbial ecology. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biomaterials. ; Food Microbiology. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Environmental Microbiology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Biomedical Materials. ; Food Microbiology. ; Pharmaceutics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Dryland Microorganisms: Ecology and biotechnological potential -- Chapter 2. BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN THE WESTERN GHATS, INDIA -- Chapter 3. Origin and Evolution of Peninsular India, Western Ghats and its Diverse Life forms -- Chapter 4. Microbial Diversity and conservation of local Biodiversity Heritage Sites in Western Ghats with community participation-a novel conservation effort of Kerala -- Chapter 5. Methods for exploring the microbial diversity of Western Ghats in India and their extended applications in various fields -- Chapter 6. ENDOPHYTIC MICROORGANISMS OF WESTERN GHATS - DIVERSITY AND BIOSYNTHETIC POTENTIAL -- Chapter 7. Lichen flora in Western Ghats of Kerala - A source of Innovation -- Chapter 8. PLANTS AND MICROORGANISM BIO-COMPOUNDS ON AGRICULTURE APPLICATIONS BY NANOTECHNOLOGY -- Chapter 9. IMPACT OF PLANT INVASION ON SOIL MICROBIAL DIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY: EVIDENCE FROM WESTERN GHATS -- Chapter 10. MICROBIAL BIODIVERSITY IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION PROCESSES -- Chapter 11. COASTAL SEDIMENTS OF LA PAZ BAY BCS: BACTERIA RESERVE WITH BIOTECHNOLOGICAL POTENTIAL -- Chapter 12. MICROORGANISMS BIOINDICATORS OF WATER QUALITY -- Chapter 13. Modelling the Migration of Pathogens in Agricultural Settings: From Surface Land to Groundwater Reservoirs -- Chapter 14. Current insights into phylloplane fungal species diversity in the Western Ghats and its perspective -- Chapter 15. Genome-based analysis for the bioactive potential of selected Actinobacteria from Kerala, India -- Chapter 16. Phylogenetic analysis in yeast population using microsatellites and simple sequence tandem repeats -- Chapter 17. Polydnaviruses: Evolution and applications -- Chapter 18. BROAD SPECTRUM AMINO ACID RACEMASES (Bsrs) - A POTENTIAL TARGET IN MICROBIAL RESEARCH -- Chapter 19. Variability of the Tannase Gene from Extreme Environments Uncultivable Microorganisms -- Chapter 20. SEARCH FOR HALOENZYMES -- Chapter 21. WASTE PROCESSES TO OBTAIN BIOGAS AND BIOETHANOL. .
    Abstract: This book gives insight into several aspects of the microbiology, biotechnology, and ecosystem sustainability of special and under-explored regions, that captivate human beings by their natural richness, their extensive biodiversity, the extraordinary forms of adaptation of the living beings that they inhabit, and even that keep living secrets as is the very origin of life. The chapters emphasize all aspects of biological diversity-its description, analysis, and conservation, and its controlled rational use by humankind. Also, the book is elaborated from a wide and multidisciplinary point of view. It presents reviews, research papers, comments, and research notes on biodiversity, ethnobiology, geoscience, chemistry, biological conservation, biotechnology, and ecosystem sustainability Two hotspots are the reference for this enriching book that describes details of extraordinary areas of the planet, from Cuatrociénegas, Coahuila (Mexico) to the Southern Western Ghats (India). The book will contribute to dealing with the practicalities of conservation management, economic, social, and political issues. It provides a forum for examining conflicts between sustainable development and human dependence on biodiversity in agriculture, environmental management, and biotechnology, and encourages contributions from developing countries to promote broad global perspectives on matters of biodiversity and conservation. .
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    Pages: VII, 531 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811943362
    DDC: 579.17
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    Keywords: Biology Technique. ; Microbial ecology. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Biological Techniques. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Principles and methods for the removal of microplastics in wastewater -- Chapter 2. The impacts of plastics on environmental sustainability and ways to degrade microplastics -- Chapter 3 Biosurfactants for plastic biodegradation -- Chapter 4. zinc oxide nanoparticles for the treatment of textile dye effluent -- Chapter 5. Advancements on biotechnological and microbial biodegradation of textile wastewater -- Chapter 6. Emergence of antimicrobial resistance among microbiome in wastewater treatment plant and strategies to tackle their effects in environment -- Chapter 7. The role of wastewater treatment technologies in municipal landfill leachate treatment -- Chapter 8. Fungal bioremediation of soils contaminated by petroleum hydrocarbons -- Chapter 9. Microbial biosurfactant in the removal of hydrophobic (oily) pollutants laden industrial wastes -- Chapter 10. Hazardous Organic Pollutant Contamination in Indian Holistic Rivers Risk Assessment and Prevention Strategies -- Chapter 11. Is marine waste a boon or bane? An insight on its source, production, disposal consequences and utilization -- Chapter 12. A waste-to-wealth prospective through biotechnological advancements -- Chapter 13. Industrial perspectives of the three major generations of liquid and gaseous based biofuel production -- Chapter 14. Metabolic Engineering Approaches for Bioenergy production -- Chapter 15. Exploitation of Marine Waste for Value Added Products synthesis.
    Abstract: This contributed volume comprises of detailed chapters covering the biotechnological approaches employed for the removal of toxic recalcitrant xenobiotics such as petroleum hydrocarbons, textile dyes, microplastics and synthetic polymers that pose serious threat to the environment. It also includes the waste to energy conversion strategies that provides a deep insight on the need for waste circular economy for different developing countries and its implication on sustainable development goals such as SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) SDG 14 (Life below water); and SDG 15 (Life on land). Emerging pollutants sourced from both industries and anthropogenic activity have created havoc in recent years for public health and destruction of biodiversity at multiple levels. The alarming increase in the global population and rapid industrialization might aggravate the problems associated with these hazardous pollutants in near future. Effluent from different industries may contain high amounts of xenobiotic hazardous contaminants such as dyes, hydrocarbons, synthetic surfactants, microplastics, etc. Industries and public sewers handling such waste streams are facing a plethora of challenges in the effluent treatment and solid waste disposal due to various factors that start from production to adoption of appropriate technologies. Therefore, there is an immediate circumvention of bottlenecks through sustainable mitigation strategies. 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, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers also find this to be a useful read.
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    Pages: XIV, 364 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819911790
    DDC: 570.28
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    Keywords: Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plant physiology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Metabolism, Secondary. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Secondary Metabolism.
    Abstract: This book is a comprehensive collection of information on the role of plant phenolics in stress management in plants. The main focus of this book is to address the abiotic stress management in plants by plant phenolics under varied environments. Plant metabolic networks contribute significantly to the plasticity of plant metabolism, which is required to afford the sessile lifestyle of a land plant under changing environmental conditions. In natural systems, plants face a plethora of antagonists and thus possess a myriad of defenses and have evolved multiple defense mechanisms by which they can cope with various kinds of stresses for adaptation. Plant phenolics being ubiquitous have been extracted from every plant part such as roots, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds and thus plays important role in adapting the plants to the varied environment. The book will provide readers with an up-to-date review of this dynamic field and sets the direction for future research. This book is of interest and use to a diverse range of topics of regulation of abiotic stress in plants. Bringing together work from leading international researchers, it is also a valuable reading material for plant and agricultural scientists, academics, researchers, students, and teachers wanting to gain insights into the role of plant phenolics in stress management in plants for sustainable agriculture.
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    Pages: XVI, 461 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811964268
    DDC: 581.788
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Bioinformatics. ; Medical informatics. ; Quantitative research. ; Biomedical Research. ; Bioinformatics. ; Health Informatics. ; Data Analysis and Big Data.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to multi-omics -- Part 1. Omics integration techniques -- Chapter 2. Biomedical applications: the need for multi-omics -- Chapter 3. Omics technologies and big data -- Chapter 4. Multi-omics data mining techniques: algorithms and software -- Part 2. Applications of multi-omics analyses -- Chapter 5. Multi-omics data analysis for cancer research: colorectal cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer -- Chapter 6. Multi-omics data analysis for inflammation disease research: correlation analysis, causal analysis and network analysis -- Chapter 7. Microbiome data analysis and interpretation: correlation inferences and dynamic pattern discovery -- Chapter 8. Current progress of bioinformatics for human health.
    Abstract: This book features multi-omics big-data integration and data-mining techniques. In the omics age, paramount of multi-omics data from various sources is the new challenge we are facing, but it also provides clues for several biomedical or clinical applications. This book focuses on data integration and data mining methods for multi-omics research, which explains in detail and with supportive examples the “What”, “Why” and “How” of the topic. The contents are organized into eight chapters, out of which one is for the introduction, followed by four chapters dedicated for omics integration techniques focusing on several omics data resources and data-mining methods, and three chapters dedicated for applications of multi-omics analyses with application being demonstrated by several data mining methods. This book is an attempt to bridge the gap between the biomedical multi-omics big data and the data-mining techniques for the best practice of contemporary bioinformatics and the in-depth insights for the biomedical questions. It would be of interests for the researchers and practitioners who want to conduct the multi-omics studies in cancer, inflammation disease, and microbiome researches.
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    Pages: XI, 167 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811982101
    Series Statement: Translational Bioinformatics, 19
    DDC: 610.72
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    Keywords: Zoology. ; Animal culture. ; Anatomy, Comparative. ; Sustainability. ; Zoology. ; Animal Science. ; Animal Anatomy. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Fish nutrition: an African aquaculture perspective -- 2. Feed restriction as a feed management strategy in tilapia and catfish culture: An African perspective -- 3. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal as a sustainable protein source for fish feed production in Kenya -- 4. Waste to feed: an emerging technology to improve aquaculture in Africa -- 5. Prebiotics as functional ingredients in aquafeed: Trends and prospects in African aquaculture -- 6. The potential benefits of Aloe vera products in aquafeed: current knowledge and prospects -- 7. Use of plant extracts to control reproduction in tilapia production systems: An emerging eco-friendly innovation -- 8. Pawpaw (Carica papaya) extracts as potential growth promoters and sex reversal agents in aquaculture -- 9. Microbial-based systems and single-cell ingredients: exploring their role in sustainable aquaculture production -- 10. Ferulic acid as feed additives in aquaculture: A review on growth, immune response, and antioxidant status of finfish -- 11. The importance and utilisation of oil palm as a fish oil replacement in aquaculture -- 12. A dynamic study of Jatropha curcas on growth and haematological indices in finfish.-13. Applications of aquatic plants in the remediation of aquaculture wastewater: An opportunity for African aquaculture -- 14. African Aquaculture: Enhancement of water quality for sustainable freshwater finfish culture -- 15. Nutrient budget of cage fish culture in a lacustrine environment: Towards model development for the sustainable development of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) culture -- 16. Aquaponics as a sustainable food production system with promising development perspectives in Morocco -- 17. Enhancing Food Production employing Integrated Aquaculture in Namibia. Fish Integration with Poultry -- 18. Fishing for answers: should Afrotropical farmers use cages or ponds for grow-out of Nile tilapia?- 19. Aquaculture development perspectives in Sierra Leone. The challenges of critical inputs and political will -- 20. The Namibian mariculture: productivity, challenges, and opportunities -- 21. Climate SMART Best Practices in Aquaculture and Fisheries with Specific Emphasis on Sierra Leone -- 22. The potential of small-scale freshwater aquaculture for household nutritional security and malnutrition alleviation in Namibia -- 23. The Southern mullet (Chelon richardsonii) as a potential candidate species for aquaculture in the Southern African region -- 24. Some significant parasites in aquaculture and their potential impact on the development of aquaculture in Africa -- 25. Interactions between pre-harvest, post-harvest handling and welfare of fish for sustainability in the Aquaculture Sector -- 26. Alternative fish anaesthetics: Perspective on their application in African aquaculture and fisheries research.
    Abstract: This edited book presents the emerging sustainable innovations in all areas of aquaculture in Africa with a view to create an opportunity whereby scientific outputs and recommendations can be endorsed for improved aquaculture outputs towards poverty alleviation and food security on the continent. Food insecurity and poverty are some of the challenges faced on the African continent. These challenges are further exacerbated by the growing human population and the impacts of climate change. Today, aquaculture has become one of the fastest food producing sectors in the world, with the potential to contribute significantly to food security and poverty alleviation in developing countries. In Africa, aquaculture is at an infant stage, however, many African countries have recognized the potential roles of aquaculture in food security, poverty alleviation and conservation of aquatic resources through their commitment to achieve the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals. The book reviews and synthesize research work from these thematic areas across Africa and provide a unique perspective on the emerging aquaculture innovations and illustrate how aquaculture practices could be feasible and cost effective while promoting social and environmental sustainability. The book also draws from global discussions on sustainable aquaculture practices and provides recommendations on what is feasible for Africa. This book is a great tool for the university students, scholars, aquaculture farmers, investors, and policymakers to understand the scientific based sustainable aquaculture innovations from an African perspective. This book is focused on SDG 2 and SDG 14.. .
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    Pages: XIV, 552 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811974519
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security,
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Stem cells. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Cancer Genetic aspects. ; Cancer Stem Cells. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Genetics and Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction and perspective in carcinogenesis -- 2. Origin and Development of Cancer Stem Cells -- 3. Detection and Isolation of Cancer Stem Cells -- 4. The genetic and epigenetic landscape of cancer stem cells -- 5. Metabolism of Cancer Stem Cell -- 6. Plasticity of Cancer Stem Cell -- 7. Cancer Stem Cells in Cancer Initiation and Progression -- 8. Cancer Stem Cells and Metastasis -- 9. Roles of Cancer Stem Cells in Therapy resistance and Disease Recurrence -- 10. Novel therapeutics targeting cancer stem cell surface markers -- 11. Therapeutics targeting cancer stem cells signalling pathways -- 12. Cancer stem cells therapeutics delivery and EPR effect -- 13. Immunotherapy against cancer stem cells -- 14. Engineering nanobody targeting cancer stem cells -- 15. Biological barriers for drug delivery to cancer stem cells -- 16. Cancer Stem Cell Markers in Haematological Malignancies -- 17. Diagnostic and Prognostic Significance of Cancer Stem Cells Surface Markers -- 18. Diagnostic and prognostic implications of cancer stem cells transcription factors -- 19. Diagnostic and prognostic significance of intracellular markers of CSCs in patients with cancers. .
    Abstract: This book comprehensively reviews the role of cancer stem cells (CSCs) in cancer initiation, progression, and resistance to anticancer therapies. The initial chapters examine the methods and procedure of the detection, isolation, and characterization of CSCs. It also introduces various epigenetic pathways that contribute to cancer initiation and tumorigenesis, particularly regarding the maintenance and survival of CSCs. It also explores the role of CSCs metabolism and the mechanisms of metabolic plasticity of CSCs in cancer biology. Further, it also presents the implications of CSCs on the origin of tumor heterogeneity and on heterogeneity of the therapeutic response. Towards the end, this book highlights the different immunotherapeutic approaches targeting CSCs with the potential of strongly improving cancer outcomes. This book offers a broad framework to scientists and clinicians into the state-of-the-art knowledge on cancer stem cell biology and highlights their therapeutic implications.
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    Pages: XVI, 372 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819931859
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Diseases Causes and theories of causation. ; Microbial genetics. ; Microbiology. ; Pathogenesis. ; Microbial Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An introduction of microbial genomic islands for evolutionary adaptation and pathogenicity -- Chapter 2. Computation tools for prediction and analysis of genomic islands -- Chapter 3. An overview of genomic islands’ main features and computational prediction: the CMNR group of bacteria as a case study -- Chapter 4. Microbial genomic island discovery, visualization and analysis -- Chapter 5. Genomic islands in bacterial genome evolution and speciation -- Chapter 6. Genomic islands in the gut microbiome: current knowledge and the application in the probiotics field -- Chapter 7. Genomic islands in nutritional fitness and adaptation -- Chapter 8. Genomic islands involved in iron uptake -- Chapter 9. Genomic islands in uropathogeneic E. coli -- Chapter 10. Genomic islands in Helicobacter species -- Chapter 11. Genomic islands in Staphylococcus -- Chapter 12. Genomic islands in Pseudomonas species -- Chapter 13. Genomic islands in Klebsiella pneumonia -- Chapter 14. Molecular Insights into Genomic Islands and Evolution of Vibrio cholerae -- Chapter 15. Genomic islands in marine bacteria -- Chapter 16. Challenges in Eventing Horizontal Gene Transfer -- chapter 17. Artificial Intelligence and machine learning for prediction and analysis of genomic islands.
    Abstract: This book elucidates the role of microbial genomic islands (GEIs) in genome stability, plasticity, evolutionary adaptation, and pathogenicity in the bacterial population. The initial chapters of the book present tools, including bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, next-generation sequencing, and molecular biology techniques, for the analysis of the genomic islands. The book also discusses the importance of genomic islands in bacterial speciation, acquisition of genes related to resistome, nitrogen fixation, mobilomes, and nutritional fitness and adaptation. It provides recent advances in understanding microbial genomic islands' distribution, evolution, and mechanistic modes of behavior in pathogenic, non-pathogenic, and environmental species. This book is a valuable source for beginners in molecular microbiology, students, researchers, clinicians, stakeholders, and policymakers interested in understanding the role of GEIs in the adaptive evolution of microorganisms.
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    Pages: XXIII, 356 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811993428
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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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    Pages: XV, 381 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819926572
    DDC: 610.72
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    Keywords: Human physiology. ; Metabolism. ; Molecular probes. ; Metabolism Disorders. ; Human Physiology. ; Metabolism. ; Biological Sensors and Probes. ; Metabolic Disease.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Biochemical Assay for Measuring Diabetes Mellitus -- 2. Diabetes and other comorbidities-Microvascular and Macrovascular diseases Diabetes and Cancer -- 3. Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disorder -- 4. Diabetes and Neurological Disorders -- 5. Diabetic and nephropathy -- 6. Technology in the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus - recent status and future prospects -- 7. The Broader aspects of Treating Diabetes with the Application of Nanobiotechnology -- 8. A comprehensive pharmacological appraisal of Indian traditional medicinal plants with Antidiabetic potential -- 9. Diabetes management - From "Painful" pricks to "Painfree" bliss -- 10. Diabetes mellitus and iPSC based therapy -- 11. ketogenic diet and. Diabetics' of gut microbe on diabetics.
    Abstract: This book discusses the latest research in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and screening of diabetes and its management. It reviews novel technologies for early diagnosis and highlights the molecular mechanisms of microvascular and macrovascular complications of diabetes 2 mellitus. The book covers the applications of nanotechnology in diagnostics, monitoring, and treatment of diabetes mellitus. The chapter also presents the latest developments in differentiating pancreatic cells from PSCs and illustrates the challenges of their therapeutic application in treating diabetes. The book also explores the prospective medicinal plants comprising either plant extract or isolated bioactive phytoconstituents bearing anti-diabetic potential, which has been reported in several in vitro, in vivo, or clinical studies. It further examines the major mechanisms involved in cardiovascular complications among type 2 diabetes mellitus individuals and discusses the various pharmacological interventions and agents developed to delay cardiovascular events and thereby the quality and duration of the patients. Towards the end, the book summarizes the potential impact of ketogenic diets on diabetic patients, and the role of genetic vulnerability in diabetic nephropathy. As such, this book is a valuable source for students, researchers, and practitioners working in glucose metabolism, diabetes, and human health.
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    Pages: XII, 256 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811900273
    DDC: 612
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    Keywords: Fungi. ; Mycology. ; Microbiology. ; Microbial genetics. ; Microbial populations. ; Fungi. ; Microbial Genetics. ; Microbial Communities.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section I Fungi in Sustainable Economy: An Introduction -- Chapter 1. Impact of Fungi on the World Economy and its Sustainability: Status and Potentials -- Chapter 2. Sustainable Utilization of Fungal Resources: Applications in Plant and Animal Health -- Section II Fungal Resources: Current and Potential Industrial Applications -- Chapter 3. Role and Applications of Fungi in Food and Fermentation Technology -- Chapter 4. Fungal Keratinases: Enzymes with Immense Biotechnological Potential -- Chapter 5. Bioprospection of Endophytic Fungi for Extracellular Enzymes -- Chapter 6. Potential Antioxidant Enzymes from Fungi and Their Clinical Significance -- Chapter 7. Health Benefits of Mushrooms - An appraisal -- Chapter 8. Diversity of Ethnomedicinal Mushrooms from the Western Ghats of India and Their Sustainable Utilization -- Section III Fungal Resources: Current and Potential Agricultural Applications -- Chapter 9. Endophytic Fungi - Application in Combating Plant Pathogens and Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 10. Benefits and Potential of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) in Vegetable Crop Production -- Chapter 11. Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungi Resources for Sustainable and Climate-smart Cultivation of Maize -- Chapter 12. Role of Endophytic Fungi in Promoting Plant Health -- Chapter 13. Fungal Biocontrol Agents: A Sustainable Management Option for Soybean Diseases -- Chapter 14. Advances in Formulations and Efficacy of Mycopesticides for Plant Disease Management and Sustainable Yields -- Section IV Fungi and their Secondary Metabolites: Implications -- Chapter 15. Recent Advances in Fungal Secondary Metabolites and Their Applications -- Chapter 16. The Biological Implications of Fungi as Agents of Mycotoxigenicity and Potential Therapeutics in Medicine -- Chapter 17. A Potential Source of Medicines from Fungi: An Overview of Biologically Active Secondary Metabolites -- Chapter 18. Mycotoxins: Structure, Biosynthesis, Health effects, and their Biological detoxification -- Chapter 19. Mycotoxins: Detection Methods and Strategies for management -- Chapter 20. Mycotoxins as Food and Feed Contaminant: Effect on Health and Economy and Their Management -- Chapter 21. Aflatoxins: Occurrence, Biosynthesis Pathway, Management and Impact on Health -- Section V Fungi: Burden to Health and Indoor Environment -- Chapter 22. Fungi Impacting Human Health -- Chapter 23. Neglected Canine Fungal Zoonoses: Emerging threats, Diagnostics and Public Health -- Chapter 24. Impact of Fungi on Indoor Air Quality: Health Hazards and Management Strategies.
    Abstract: This edited book provides a comprehensive account of the new developments in various facets of fungal biology related to the impact and application of fungi on the sustainable economy. The book consists of 24 chapters distributed under five sections written by active researchers and academicians from India and abroad. The five sections of the book are- 1. Fungi in Sustainable Economy, 2. Fungal Resources: Current and Potential Industrial Applications, 3. Fungal Resources: Current and Potential Agricultural Applications, 4. Fungi and their Secondary metabolites: Implications and 5. Fungi: Burden to health and Indoor Environment. The book explores the utility of fungi as food, enzymes, organic compounds, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and agricultural productivity promoter. It also highlights the negative fungal impacts on food production, health and environment. The book is useful to postgraduate students studying mycology, plant pathology, crop protection, agricultural sciences, and plant sciences. In addition, scientists involved in biological and agricultural research, crop management, and various industries that manufacture or utilize fungal products on a small to large scale shall also find the book helpful.
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    Pages: XVIII, 641 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811991035
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Biology. ; Molecular biology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Microbiology. ; Biological Sciences. ; Molecular Biology. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Current State of Knowledge regarding the Human Microbiome Structure, Function, and Diversity -- Chapter 1. Impact of Dietary Habits, Ethnicity and Geographical Provenance in Shaping Human Gut Microbiome -- Chapter 2. Methods Used for Studying Human Microbiome -- Chapter 3. Factors Affecting Composition of the Human Microbiome -- Part II: Correlation of the Human Microbiome to Specific Health/Disease Conditions -- Chapter 4. Mapping the Microbial Metabolites in Metabolic Disorders -- Chapter 5. Human Microbiome in Malnutrition -- Chapter 6. Human Microbiome and the Immune System Functioning -- Chapter 7. Human Microbiome and the Susceptibility to Infections -- Chapter 8. Human microbiome and the neurological disorders -- Chapter 9. Exploring the Unexplored Arena: Butyrate As a Dual Communicator in the Gut-Brain Axis -- Chapter 10. Human Microbiome and Lifestyle Disorders -- Chapter 11. Correlation of Human Microbiome and Immune Functioning to Covid-19 Infections: An Overview -- Chapter 12. Exploring the Pathoprofiles of SARS-COV-2-infected Human Gut-Lungs Microbiome Crosstalks -- Chapter 13. Role of Human Microbiome in Cardiovascular Disease: Therapeutic Potential and Challenges -- Chapter 14. The Human Microbiome and Respiratory Diseases -- Part-III: Manipulation of the Human Microbiome for Better Health -- Chapter 15. Probiotics: An Emerging Strategy for Oral Health Care -- Chapter 16. Dietary Modulation of Nervous and Immune System: Role of Prebiotics/ Synbiotics/ Postbiotics -- Chapter 17. Probiotics for Skin Health -- Chapter 18. Human Microbiome and Autism-Spectrum Disorders -- Chapter 19. Psychobiotics as an Emerging Category of Probiotic Products -- Chapter 20. Probiotics for Vaginal Health -- Chapter 21. Interactions between Microbial Therapeutics and the Endogenous Microbiome -- Part IV: Applied and Translational Aspects -- Chapter 22. The Role of a Multi-Spore Probiotic in the Management of Metabolic Endotoxemia - A Major Driver of Chronic Illness -- Chapter 23. Characterization and Authentication of Probiotic Preparations -- Chapter 24. A Survey of Commercially Available Probiotics and Prebiotics -- Chapter 25. Regulatory Aspects Relevant to Probiotic Products -- Chapter 26. Probiotic Identity from Spore – Focus on Bacillus Probiotics.
    Abstract: This book explains the potential value of microbiome and microbiome composition associated with human health and diseases. The opening chapters describe the current state of knowledge regarding the human microbiome structure, function, and diversity. The mechanisms of action and the various putative uses of human microbiome are then examined specific to healthy and disease conditions. Readers will find detailed information on its manipulation of human microbiome studies as well as its applied and translational aspects in the current field. The latest knowledge on probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics is presented, and specific cases to date are discussed. This book features knowledge from leading researchers working on different aspects of the human microbiome and its manipulation for better health. Overall, this book is an excellent source for microbiome researchers and students from all levels seeking the most up-to-date advancements in the field and also to point toward the future directions.
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    Pages: XV, 588 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819914630
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    Keywords: Biodiversity. ; Ecology . ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Biodiversity. ; Ecology. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Urban Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. Biocultural Landscapes During the Anthropocene -- Chapter 1. Understanding Plant Diversity Dynamics in Biocultural Landscapes During The Anthropocene -- Chapter 2. Building Sustainability in Community-Managed Mangrove Forest using Biocultural Approach to Conservation -- Chapter 3. Plant Diversity in Biocultural landscapes during Anthropocene: The Need For Conservation, Challenges, and Future Prospects in Today’s World -- Chapter 4. Extinction of Medicinal Plants in Anthropocene Epoch: Special Reference to Rauwolfia Serpentina -- Part 2. Keystone and Other Significant Species in Bicultural Landscapes -- Chapter 5. Ethnobotany of Yams (Dioscoreaceae) Used by Local Communities in the Northwest of Luzon Island -- Chapter 6. A Preliminary Survey of The Genus Hoya R.Br. (Apocynaceae) in Papua, Indonesia with Notes on Hoya as Larval Food plant of Euploea netscheri Snellen -- Chapter 7. Species Diversity and Habitat Association of Ferns and Lycophytes in Mts. Palay-Palay Mataas na Gulod Protected Landscape -- Chapter 8. Remaining Subpopulations of Impatiens Manillensis Walp. 1843 (Balsaminaceae) In Mts. Palay-Palay-Mataas-Na-Gulod Protected Landscape, Luzon Island, Philippines -- Chapter 9. Pteridophytes in Mount Matutum Protected Landscape -- Chapter 10. Morphological Diversity of Kopyor Coconut in Indonesia -- Chapter 11. Ecology of Understory Plants of Forests over Limestone in Samar Island, Philippines -- Chapter 12. Taxo-ethnobotany of Genus Ficus l. In Jammu and Kashmir State (India) -- Part 3. Ecosystem Prcesses in Bicultural Landscapes -- Chapter 13. Food to Medicine: The Impact of Soil and Climatic Factors on the Phytochemical Property of Anahaw (Saribus rotundifolius (Lam.) Blume Shoot -- Chapter 14. Floral and Fruiting Phenology in the Lowland Forests of Palanan, Isabela, Philippines -- Chapter 15. A Survey of Understory Vegetation in the Biocultural Landscape of Mount Makiling, Luzon Island, Philippines: Implications for Sustainable Management -- Chapter 16. Floral Diversity and Carbon Stock Assessments of Montane Forests Along the Tri-Boundaries of Benguet, Ifugao and Mountain Province, Philippines -- Chapter 17. The Dynamics of Soil Microbiome Upon Anthropogenic Changes In Plant Diversity and Land Management Practices -- Chapter 18. Plants' anatomical and genetic responses to anthropogenic climate change and human-induced activities -- Chapter 19. Impact of Anthropogenic compounds on biodiversity: A comprehensive analysis -- Part 4. Best Practices in Plant Diversity Conservation -- Chapter 20. Documentation of the Phenocalendar of Allaeanthus luzonicus (Blanco) Fern.-Vill. (Family Moraceae) to Sustain Its Utilization -- Chapter 21. Analyzing the Spatio-Temporal Changes of the Biocultural Landscape of Banaue, Philippines Using GIS -- Chapter 22. Plant Diversity in Selected Agro- and Forest Ecosystems in Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) in the Cordillera Region, Northern Philippines -- Chapter 23. The Stories of Organic Farming Champions in the Philippines and their Crop Diversity Practices -- Chapter 24. Current status of Seaweed diversity: Anthropogenic interventions -- Part 5. Emerging Frameworks for Conservation -- Chapter 25. Homegarden Agroforestry for Plant Diversity Conservation in an Urban Landscape: Practices and Prospects -- Chapter 26. Comprehending the cultural landscape of Mount Makiling: a road to Community Wellbeing necessary to enhance ecosystem integrity -- Chapter 27. System Dynamic Modelling of Top Harvested Plant Bioresources in Northern Negros Natural Park -- Chapter 28. Heritage Negotiations in Manila and Pampanga: The Use of Toponyms in the Study of Two Biocultural Landscapes in the Philippines -- Chapter 29. Liaforestry-sustainable Forest Management Model Using Multi-Purposes Tree Species for Reforestation and Climate Change Mitigation, Lesson Learned from Meru Betiri National Park -- Chapter 30. Conservation of IUCN Threatened Zingiberaceae Species in Tropical Asia: Challenges, Gaps and Opportunities.
    Abstract: The edited book highlights comprehensive studies on plant diversity dynamics, ecosystem processes, and best conservation practices from the interdisciplinary perspectives such as the botanists, ecologists, conservation biologists, geneticists, cell biologists, molecular biotechnologists, and social scientists. The main focus of the book is to address biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse amidst the escalating climate change problems, aggravated by anthropogenic activities in biocultural landscapes. The book describes the biocultural landscape of today, ecology of plant diversity, botany of keystone and other rare species of economic and pharmaceutical significance, ecosystem processes, conservation, and emerging frameworks to sustain biocultural landscapes in the Anthropocene. Biocultural landscapes are tracks of land in many parts of the world, shaped by unique human-nature interactions. Many of these landscapes are populated with indigenous peoples with a unique way of life including their interaction with plants and the environment. The relationship between humans and nature in biocultural landscapes used to be harmonious. However, as the human population surges, much pressure has been experienced by the landscape, hence, the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services that cascade to agricultural systems. The book is of interest to teachers, professors, policymakers, researchers, and advocates in the fields of botany, ecology, taxonomy, biodiversity conservation, environmental science, molecular biology and genomics, molecular ecology, agriculture, and Agri-tourism, forestry, social science, and climate change professionals. Also, the book serves as a good reference and additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 724 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811986499
    DDC: 333.95
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Subsistence Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Indian agriculture @75: Unraveling the trend and Trajectory -- Chapter 2. Contribution towards food supply and security -- Chapter 3. Changing Structure of Rural Employment and its Implications for Agriculture in India -- Chapter 4. Contributions of Technologies to Agricultural Development in India -- Chapter 5. Evolution of The Indian Seed Sector and its Role in Agricultural Growth -- Chapter 6. Rice research in India: A historical perspective -- Chapter 7. Wheat -- Chapter 8. Maize and Millets -- Chapter 9. Pulses -- Chapter 10. Role of Oilseeds and Oil Palm in Food, Nutritional and Income Security -- Chapter 11. Indian Horticulture @75 years of Independence -- Chapter 12. Growth and Developments in Livestock Sector -- Chapter 13. Fishery -- Chapter 14. Status of commercial crops (Jute, Cotton and Sugarcane) -- Chapter 15. Natural Resource Management to attain Food and Environment Security -- Chapter 16. Water -- Chapter 17. Land – a vital component of natural resource: Pre- and post-Independence status, challenges and options to achieve food and environmental security in India -- Chapter 18. Farm Mechanization -- Chapter 19. Forests to attain Food and environment security -- Chapter 20. Agrometeorological Research in India Towards Food and Environment Security -- Chapter 21. Sustainable Production Systems in Indian Agriculture -- Chapter 22. Dryland Agriculture -- Chapter 23. Biotic stress management in India– an endless fight since pre-independence -- Chapter 24. Invasive and Transboundary Pests -- Chapter 25. Bio pesticides -- Chapter 26. Trajectory of Market Reforms in India Facts and Foundation -- Chapter 27. Prospects of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship -- Chapter 28. The Food Processing Industry in Post-Independence Era: Performance and Way Forward -- Chapter 29. Transformation of Agricultural Extension System in India -- Chapter 30. Recent policy reforms in India.
    Abstract: This edited book focus on highlighting the evolution of Indian agriculture over the past 75 years of independence, covering every sector, viz. crop science, horticulture, management of biotic & abiotic stress, post-harvest quality management, livestock, fisheries, mechanization, marketing and human resource development. The book has 30 chapters from most experienced researchers and academicians who are actively engaged in research work on the subject area of the book. The book is in line with the strategy for new India @ 75’ brought out by NITI Ayog. It highlights India’s success stories in innovation, technology, enterprise and efficient management together to achieve overall growth while making available food, required nutrition and others ecological services. It also asses the India’s preparedness in terms of commitment toward sustainable development goal SDG). The book is a relevant reading material for both students and researchers and policy makers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 790 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811979972
    DDC: 630
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    Keywords: Biomedical engineering. ; Biomaterials. ; Molecular probes. ; Nanomedicine. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Biomaterials. ; Biological Sensors and Probes. ; Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Generation of recombinant version of a bioactive human MEF2C transcription factor from E. coli -- 2 Identification of candidate RNA binding proteins associated with RNPS1 3’UTR Bhagyashree Deka and Kusum Kumari Singh -- Roles of metastasis suppressor gene, OGR1 and casein kinase 2α intronless gene, CSNK2A3 in megakaryocytic differentiation -- Production of a bioactive recombinant human UTF1 protein from E. coli Chandrima Dey, Khyati Raina, Rajkumar P Thummer -- Immunohistochemical Profiling and Clinico-pathological correlation of breast cancer: A study from Regional Cancer Centre in North-east India Monalisa Hawaibam, Deepak Singh Lourembam, Sushma Khuraijam.
    Abstract: This book presents select proceedings of the North East Research Conclave (NERC 2022). The book mainly covers research related to healthcare and related technologies. It includes broad bioengineering applications divided into four parts, namely, biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomedical science and engineering, drug delivery and therapeutics and cell and molecular biology. The book encompasses the latest research and advancements in the field of healthcare and related technologies. This book also describes a few studies based on computer simulations in bioengineering. In addition, the fundamental and basic aspects are also discussed for the better understanding of readers. The book can be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers and professionals interested in the field of healthcare and related technologies. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXII, 417 p. 182 illus., 152 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819940561
    DDC: 610.28
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    Keywords: Virology. ; Diseases Causes and theories of causation. ; Diagnosis. ; Therapeutics. ; Virology. ; Pathogenesis. ; Diagnosis. ; Therapeutics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Emerging Respiratory Viral diseases -- Chapter 1. Factors Contributing to the Emergence of Viral Diseases -- Chapter 2. An updated review on Influenza viruses -- Chapter 3. Avian Influenza: A Potential Threat to Human Health -- Chapter 4. 2019 Novel CoronaVirus -- Chapter 5. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome associated Corona Virus -- Chapter 6. Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus -- Chapter 7. Respiratory syncytial Virus -- Chapter 8. Human Bocavirus -- Chapter 9. Measles: The disease that refuses to be vanquished.-Part 2: Haemorrhagic Fever Viral Infections -- Chapter 10. Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers -- Chapter 11. Emerging Arbo viral infections -- Chapter 12. Dengue haemorrhagic fever: A resurgent arboviruses in human -- Chapter 13. Crimean- Congo haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) Virus -- Chapter 14. Ebola Virus Disease: An emerging lethal disease in Africa -- Chapter 15. Hantaviruses as emergent Zoonoses: A global threat -- Chapter 16. Kyasanur Forest Disease – A neglected zoonotic disease of India -- Chapter 17. An imminence to humans and animals: The Rift Valley Fever Virus -- Chapter 18. Yellow Fever: An old scourge with new threats -- Chapter 19. Lassa Fever: An Emerging Immunodeficiency and Oncogenic Viral Infection -- Chapter 20. Lujo hemorrhagic fever -- Chapter 21. Chapare hemorrhagic fever -- Chapter 22. Bas-Congo tibrovirus -- Part 3: Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infections -- Chapter 23. Rapid diagnostic of emerging human viral pathogens: Lessons learnt from COVID-19 pandemic -- Chapter 24. Novel Diagnostic methods for emerging Respiratory Viral Infection.-Chapter 25. Evolution of Viral Diagnostics: a peek into time.
    Abstract: The first volume of the book-Emerging Human Viral diseases presents pathogenesis, diagnostics, and therapeutic strategies against viral respiratory and hemorrhagic fever diseases. The initial chapter discusses the underlying factors contributing to the emergence of these viral diseases. The subsequent chapters introduce structure, composition, and organization of viral genomes, and provide insight into function of important viral proteins. It also discusses the host factors that influence the outcome of viral infection and host immune response to the infections caused by these viruses. The book also discusses clinical manifestation and strategies for the prevention of virus diseases and highlights the recent technical advances in the diagnosis of virus diseases, prevention, and control strategies for viral infections. This timely book offers valuable resource for the scientists working in the field of emerging viral infections and those involved in preventing, controlling, and managing viral diseases.
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    Pages: XX, 618 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819928200
    DDC: 579.2
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cancer. ; Tumors Immunological aspects. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Microenvironment. ; Tumour Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Interactions in cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 2: Local niche construction -- Chapter 3: Pre-metastatic niche -- Chapter 4: Emerging concepts in cluster metastasis -- Chapter 5: Neuronal regulation in cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 6: Endocrinal regulation in cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 7: Innate immune system in cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 8: Adaptive immune system in cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 9: Inflammation in cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 10: Metabolic regulation in cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 11: Vascular regulation in cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 12: Microbial interaction in cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 13: Viral interaction in cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 14: Evolution of cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 15: Driving force of cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 16: Modeling, visualizing and subtyping the cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 17: Bio-engineering methods to mimic cancer ecosystem -- Chapter 18: Cancer ecosystem-directed therapeutic strategies.
    Abstract: This book intends to report new concept of onco-spheres in cancer ecosystem. Onco-spheres are defined as where cancer cells (living organisms) dynamically interact with nontumor cellular (other living organisms) and noncellular components (non-living environmental factors) in the ‘host’ internal environment (habitat) to construct a self-sustainable cancer ecosystem, which can be scoped at three different levels: primary/regional, distal and systemic onco-spheres. Cancer cells should be conceived as ‘living organisms’, interacting with cellular or noncellular components in the host internal environment, not only with the local tumor microenvironment (TME) but also constantly communicating with a distant organ niche as well interacting with the host’s nervous, endocrine and immune systems, to construct a self-sustainable ‘biosphere’, as we termed the tumor ecosystem. By looking at the interaction of cancer and host as a unique ecosystem, we will use ecology principles to further delineate the features of the dynamics of the tumor ecosystem. As the pioneer in proposing this concept, we feel that this full-scale overview of the tumor ecosystem is able to inform the readers about this concept, and to pave the way for designing novel therapeutic strategies on actionable targets within tumor ecosystem. The book is likely to be of interest to immunologist, biologist, medical students, researchers and general public who wish to learn more on this new concept of tumor ecosystem, and how this could be applied in many fields of research.
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    Pages: XIX, 701 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819911837
    DDC: 610.72
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Medical sciences. ; Drug development. ; Biologicals. ; Biopharmaceutics. ; Pharmacology. ; Preclinical Research. ; Biologics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Introduction -- Chapter2_Systematic literature review (SLR) -- Chapter 3_Registration and software’s -- Chapter 4_Quality Assessment of Studies -- Chapter 5_Extraction and Analysis of data -- Chapter 6_Models in Meta-analysis -- Chapter 7_Heterogeneity and Publications bias -- Chapter 8_Sensitivity and subgroup analysis -- Chapter 9_Meta-regression -- Chapter 10_Plots in Meta-analysis -- Chapter 11_Network Meta-analysis -- Chapter 12_Common mistakes -- Chapter 13_Challenges -- Chapter 14_Future Perspectives -- Chapter 15_Future perspectives.
    Abstract: This book provides conceptual information on the various processes involved in meta-analysis. It examines the importance of meta-analysis for the analyses of clinical data to draw a valid conclusion using suitable software. The initial sections of the book introduce meta-analysis, how to perform a systematic literature review (SLR), quality assessment of studies, extraction, and analysis of data. The subsequent section of the book contains information on advanced topics including, meta-regression, network meta-analysis, issues, mistakes, and future perspectives. In summary, the book provides a statistical method for combining the results of different studies on the same topic and resolving conflicts among studies. This book is written with the intent to allow a wide range of readers including students, researchers, and health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and paramedical, and is also helpful for a beginner who would like to do a meta-analysis.
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    Pages: XXII, 119 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819923700
    DDC: 615
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    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Natural products. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Diseases Causes and theories of causation. ; Molecular biology. ; Pharmacology. ; Natural Products. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Pathogenesis. ; Molecular Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. COVID-19: An overview of virology, mutations, pathology, epidemiology, diagnosis, preventions and treatments -- 2. The recent development of therapeutic strategies against COVID-19 -- 3. Plant immunoenhancers: Promising ethnopharmacological candidates for anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity -- 4. Herbal formulations in fighting against the SARS-CoV-2 infection -- 5. Rejuvenation of traditional medicine in the 21st century against SARS-CoV-2 -- 6. Traditional herbal medicines and their active constituents in combating SARS-CoV-2 infection -- 7. Antiviral phytocompounds against animal-to-human transmittable SARS-CoV-2 -- 8. Plants-derived bioactive compounds as potential ACE-2 inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 infection -- 9. Insights into in silico methods to explore plant bioactive substances in combating SARS-CoV-2 -- 10. Dietary plants, spices and fruits in curbing SARS-CoV-2 virulence -- 11. Therapeutic potential of selected medicinal plants for neurological disorders after the infection of COVID-19 -- 12. Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gan Cao) for the management of COVID-19 -- 13. COVID-19-induced kidney disease: Ethnopharmacological intervention to ameliorate kidney damage and improve kidney function -- 14. Phytochemicals and nutraceuticals targeting SARS-CoV-2: An in silico analysis -- 15. Therapeutic and prophylactic effects of plant derivatives against SARS-CoV-2 -- 16. Therapeutic potential of essential oils against SARS-CoV-2 infection -- 17. Antiviral properties of South Indian plants against SARS-CoV-2 -- 18. Immune-boosting plants used in Turkish folk medicine and their potential against COVID-19 -- 19. A comparison study of medicinal plants used against SARS-CoV-2 and those recommended against malaria in Africa -- 20. Exploring the potential antiviral properties of Nigella sativa L. against SARS-CoV-2: Mechanisms and prospects -- .
    Abstract: This book presents a complete overview of COVID-19 and provides a series of in-depth analyses of the literature and a comprehensive discussion and perspectives on promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents based on the system of ethnopharmacology, which covers Chinese medicine, traditional medicines of India and Africa, Turkish folk medicine, essential oils, and some well-known medicinal plants. In this book, the current status of therapeutic strategies against COVID-19 was summarized and a perspective of potential options for the future was proposed. Based on ethnopharmacology, some well-established traditional herbal formulations and bioactive compounds with anti-virus activity were repurposed for managing COVID-19 and post-illness, including neurological disorders and kidney illness. Using drug discovery tools, promising immune enhancers were explored from phytochemicals against SARS-CoV-2. Nutraceuticals from dietary plants, spices, and fruits with anti-virus and antioxidant activities were recommended to prevent infection or severe illness caused by emerging variants. With the aid of systems pharmacology, researchers have gained insights into possible molecular mechanisms of anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity and have predicted a range of candidate compounds from medicinal plants to combat COVID-19. This book explores the current knowledge of drug discovery and ethnopharmacology for managing coronavirus diseases. The content proved the anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity from natural products and traditional herbal medicines. It contributes to the management of global public health and fits the goal of establishing “Good Health and Well-Being,” which is one of “The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030".
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    Pages: IX, 590 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819936649
    DDC: 615
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental engineering. ; Bioremediation. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Biotechnology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Chemical Bioengineering. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Renewable Energy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Hydrolysis of nitrile compounds in near-critical water -- Chapter 2. Major advances in syntheses of biomass based amines and pyrrolidone products by reductive amination process of major bio-derived platform molecules -- Chapter 3. Producing N-heterocyclic compounds from lignocellulosic biomass feedstocks -- Chapter 4. Waste shell biorefinery: sustainable production of organonitrogen chemicals -- Chapter 5. Sustainable production of nitriles from biomass -- Chapter 6. Catalytic upgrading of bio-based ketonoc acids to pyrrolidones with hydrogen donor sources -- Chapter 7. Microbial production of amine chemicals from sustainable substrates -- Chapter 8. Engineering biochar-based materials for carbon dioxide adsorption and separation -- Chapter 9. Producing N-containing chemicals from biomass for high performance thermosets -- Chapter 10. Preparation of N-doped carbon materials from lignocellulosic biomass residues and their application to energy storage and conversion devices -- Chapter 11. Preparation of green N-doped biochar materials with biomass pyrolysis and their application to catalytic systems -- Chapter 12. Evaluating the role of gasification stages on evolution of fuel-N to deepen in sustainable production of NH3.
    Abstract: This book is a collection of studies on state-of-art techniques developed for producing value-added N-containing chemicals and N-doped carbon materials from renewable sources via sustainable technologies. Aiming to improve conversion effectiveness and develop innovative techniques for new value-added N-containing products, topics in the text address recent advances, assess and highlight promising methods or technological strategies, and outline direct conversion routes for conversion of renewable resources to N-containing chemicals and materials. World-renowned authorities, experts, and professionals have contributed individual chapters in selected areas to cover the overall topic comprehensively. In addition to researchers and professionals in the field, educators teaching university courses on biomass transformation, biomass energy, energy materials, heterocyclic chemistry, resource materials and sustainable development and green chemistry will find the text informative with new international perspectives. .
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    Pages: XIX, 414 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819945801
    Series Statement: Biofuels and Biorefineries, 12
    DDC: 660.6
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  • 95
    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.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 377 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819944804
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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  • 96
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Plant diseases. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Plant Pathology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Chickpea diseases: Breeding and ‘omics’ approaches for designing next-generation disease-resistant chickpea cultivar -- Chapter 2. Ascochyta blight of chickpea- A menace to be managed by resistance breeding -- Chapter 3. Fusarium wilt of chickpea: Breeding and Genomics approaches for designing wilt resistant chickpea -- Chapter 4. Dry root rot in chickpea: a perspective on disease resistance breeding strategies -- Chapter 5. An overview of major Bean diseases and current scenario of Common Bean Resistance -- Chapter 6. Diseases in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp): Next generation breeding techniques for developing disease resistant cowpea -- Chapter 7. Biotic stress resistance in Vigna mungo and Vigna radiata: A Molecular perspective -- Chapter 8. Disease resistance an essential for better adaptability and production of faba bean in India (Vicia faba L.) -- Chapter 9. Next generation crop breeding approaches for improving disease resistance in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) -- Chapter 10. Disease resistance breeding in Lathyrus sativus L. -- Chapter 11. Understanding fungal diseases and their mitigation in lentils -- Chapter 12. Biotic stresses in multipurpose legume: rice bean -- Chapter 13. Genomic approaches for resistance against fungal diseases in soybean -- Chapter 14. Disease resistance and Seed production in two common New England Grain Legumes.
    Abstract: The edited book covers all major and minor diseases in grain legumes (chickpea, pigeon pea, lentil, mung bean, common bean, groundnut, and soybean) and forages legumes (including Medicago, rice bean, and faba bean) and their control measures by using various breeding approaches. Grain legumes are versatile nutritionally rich crops, and are one of the important components of global food security. However, grain legumes are severely challenged by various major and emerging minor diseases causing serious limitations in grain yield and production. Thus, to minimize the negative impact of the growing yield loss caused by these diseases, several approaches have been developed and embraced. This book covers all the latest development in genetics, breeding, genomics, and molecular biology tools for combating various major and minor emerging diseases in all the grain legumes from expert authors. Chapters in this title contain all the relevant illustrations and statistical data detailing the present scenario and identifying the gap for meeting the future demand for sustaining global protein security by developing disease-resistant cultivars. This book is of interest to graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and policymakers to understand the impacts of various diseases on yield loss in legume crops. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 337 p. 19 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819933587
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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  • 97
    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Medicinal chemistry. ; Pharmacology. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Medicinal Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Radiation biology: historical background, sources and complications -- Chapter 2: Algal radioprotective phytochemicals: Sources and potential applications -- Chapter 3: Bio-prospecting of photoprotective compounds in algae -- Chapter 4: Unraveling fungal radioprotectants and their applications -- Chapter 5: Recent advances in metabolomics and molecular genomics for the production of photoprotective compounds -- Chapter 6: Bioprospecting and evolutionary significance of radioprotectors in non-flowering lower plants -- Chapter 7: Radioprotective phytochemicals: diversity, efficacy, application and commercialization -- Chapter 8: Impacts of climate alterations in the biosynthesis of defensive natural products -- Chapter 9: Cancer therapeutics: mechanism of action, radiation toxicity and drug formulation -- Chapter 10: Role of nanotechnology in the development of radioprotective formulations -- Chapter 11: Radioprotective effects of nutraceuticals and food products -- Chapter 12: Bioprospecting of radioprotective compounds in bacterial community -- Chapter 13: Pharmacology of synthetic and natural radioprotactants: application and consequences in cancer therapeutics -- Chapter 14: Immunochemistry: consequences and mechanism of protection in chemotherapeutics -- Chapter 15: Radioprootective therapeutics: recent trends and future applications.
    Abstract: This book illustrates the role of photoprotective and radioprotective metabolites from natural sources. Various classes of radioprotective metabolites derived from cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and higher plants have been explained to reinforce the current knowledge in this field. In addition, the book elucidates the potential applications of these metabolites in pharmaceutics, cosmetics, and biomedical sciences that will help develop commercial products in modern anti-radiation therapeutics. Topics such as stress tolerance environmental strategies, evolutionary tendency, and biosynthetic route of radioprotective compounds for cost-effective large-scale industrial production of the metabolites are also covered in the book. This book will add to the understanding of radioprotective mechanisms and curative measures for various deleterious diseases leading to cancer development. This volume also offers the latest insights into current and upcoming issues that arise from solar and atomic radiations and their amelioration by inherent radioprotective mechanisms of green plants. This book benefits readers from academia, industry, colleges, and research students to better understand the impacts of various radiations and the development of radioprotective green compounds.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 264 p. 62 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819907496
    DDC: 615
    Language: English
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  • 98
    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Bioenergetics. ; Microbiology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Bioenergetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Emerging Frontiers of Microbes in Liquid Waste Management -- Chapter 2 Municipal wastewater treatment by microalgae with simultaneous resource recovery: A biorefinery approach -- Chapter 3 An economic and sustainable method of bio-ethanol production from Agro-waste: A waste to energy approach -- Chapter 4 Sewage and wastewater management to combat different mosquito vector species -- Chapter 5 Keratinase role in management of poultry Waste -- Chapter 6 Biomedical Waste: Impact on Environment and its Management in Health Care Facilities -- chpater 7 Microbial intervention in waste remediation for Bio-energy production -- Chapter 8 Role of Microorganisms in Biogas Production From Animal Waste and Slurries -- Chapter 9 Bioelectricity generation from organic waste using microbial fuel cell -- Chapter 10 Bioremediation: Remedy for Emerging Environmental Pollutants -- Chapter 11 Rhizoremediation: A Plant Microbe Based Probiotic Science -- Chapter 12 Microbial fermentation system for the production of biopolymers and bioenergy from various organic wastes and by-products -- Chapter 13 Nanotechnology: Opportunity and Challenges in Waste Management -- Chapter 14 ‘Omics’ approaches for structural and functional insights of ‘Waste to Energy’ Microbiome.
    Abstract: This book covers latest information on organic and inorganic waste management, and how the waste can be utilized as an energy source. An increasing world population and climate change rate hint that environmental health needs a sustainable waste recycling system worldwide. Management of wastes material plays a substantial role in the environment and climate regulation. Chapters contain modern tools and techniques for managing inorganic, biomedical, municipality, and food waste. The title covers the role of contemporary microbiology and biotechnological tools in waste management and how these microbial agents can enhance waste degradation and bioenergy production. The book covers interesting topics such as bio-ethanol production from agro-waste, microbial fuel cells, biogas production from animal waste, nanotechnology in waste recycling, etc. The primary audiences are researchers, scientists, students, and policymakers interlinked with waste management and applied microbial sectors.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 402 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819931064
    DDC: 579
    Language: English
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  • 99
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Diagnosis. ; Diseases. ; Internal medicine. ; Microbiology. ; Diagnosis. ; Diseases. ; Internal Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Diagnosis of Mycobacterium -- Chapter 2. Clinical and Radiological Diagnosis of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 3. Pathology based Diagnosis of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 4. Assessment of Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 5. Different Methods of Microscopic and Bacteriological Diagnosis of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 6. Molecular Diagnosis of Tuberculosis -- Chapter 7. Diagnosis and Challenges of Pediatric Tuberculosis -- Chapter 8. Diagnosis of Latent Tuberculosis -- Chapter 9. The Future of Serology-Based Diagnosis for Tuberculosis in India -- Chapter 10. Point of Care (POC) Detection Technique for Mycobacterium -- Chapter 11. Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Infection -- Chapter 12. Sensor and Nanotechnology based Diagnostics in the Field of Mycobacteriology -- Chapter 13. Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium Infections in Lung Disease and Medical Interventions -- Chapter 14. Laboratory Diagnosis of Zoonotic Tuberculosis: An Update.
    Abstract: This book covers all the aspects related to the laboratory diagnosis of Mycobacterium. Laboratory diagnosis includes microscopic to advance molecular diagnosis. Moreover, it deals with the methods used to detect antimycobacterial susceptibility tests and drug resistance.Chapters cover most potential methods and techniques from traditional to advanced future diagnostics for identifying tuberculosis, NTM, and latent TB infections. Also discussed are the challenges and opportunities in the diagnostic science of infectious disease. This book offers assistance to students, postgraduate medical students, researchers, medical practitioners, postdoctoral fellows, microbiologists, nurses, and public health officers working in tuberculosis control programs to understand various modalities for diagnosis and drug-resistance tuberculosis.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIV, 258 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819956241
    DDC: 579
    Language: English
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  • 100
    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Plant physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Occurrence of salinity and drought stresses: status, impact and management -- Chapter 2. Multiple stresses is a big challenge for development of tolerant varieties: Shared and unique physiological responses -- Chapter 3. Physio-biochemical approaches for raising drought tolerance in plants: Recent progress and future perspectives -- Chapter 4. Physiological, biochemical and molecular responses to salt stress and seed priming approach to enhance salt tolerance in bread wheat -- Chapter 5. Drought and salinity stress: an overlapping osmotic resistance -- Chapter 6. Physiological and Post-Harvest Quality Changes of Horticultural Crops under salt stress -- Chapter 7. Conventional Breeding and Advance Approaches to Mitigate Drought and Salt Stress in Crop Plants -- Chapter 8. Strategies for improving tolerance to combined effect of drought and salinity stress in crops -- Chapter 9. Stress protectants in amelioration of abiotic stress: mechanism of action and potential role in sustaining oilseed and pulses productivity -- Chapter 10. Insights into drought and salinity stress tolerance in crop plant through various genomic approaches under changing climate -- Chapter 11. Strategies to improve drought and salinity tolerance in some cash crops through proteomics perspective -- Chapter 12. Insights in metabolomics responses to drought and salinity stress in crop plants -- Chapter 13. Transcriptional Regulatory Network Involved in Drought and Salt Stress Response in Rice -- Chapter 14. Advancement of omics approaches in understanding the mechanism of salinity tolerance in legumes -- Chapter 15. Speed Breeding: A budding technique to improve crop plants for drought and salinity tolerance.
    Abstract: This edited book is a comprehensive collection of scientific research on different plants under drought and salt stress conditions. The main focus of this book is to elaborate on the mechanisms being operative in plants under stress and how various biological factors mitigate the adverse effects for better plant productivity. This book covers all physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms operating under drought and saline stresses. The current status and impact of drought and salinity on various crop plants have been elaborated on in different chapters. Agricultural lands are either turning barren or becoming more saline and drought-prone with increasing temperatures, decreasing water tables, untimely rainfall, and other environmental factors. In India, salt-affected soils occupy an area of about 6.73 million ha of which saline and sodic soils constitute roughly 40 and 60%, respectively. All these factors individually or cumulatively, affect the plant growth and development and hence, the crop productivity with the monetary loss. The inbuilt plant's ability with modified/acclimatized mechanisms has been described in various chapters with step-wise descriptions. The role of various plant growth-promoting agents including nano-particles, micro-organisms, metabolites or phytohormones, etc in mitigating adverse effects of drought and salinity has been explained precisely. Updated information on the use of speed breeding, proteomics, epigenetics, and transcriptomics in different crops along with high throughput technologies is included for the cross-talk of various network mechanisms. This book is helpful for the readers in knowing salinity and drought through the physiological, biochemical and genetic, and molecular levels to understand plant behaviour under stress conditions. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, plant physiology, biochemistry, forestry, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists and policymakers will also find this to be a useful read.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIX, 602 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819946693
    DDC: 630
    Language: English
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