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Libros en Ciencias Agrícolas y Biológicas

The Agricultural and Biological Sciences collection advances science-based knowledge for the improvement of animal and plant life and for secure food systems that produce nutritious, novel, sustainable foods with minimal environmental impact. Food Science titles include not only those products from agriculture but all other aspects from food production to nutrition, health and safety, chemistry to security, policy, law and regulation. Biological Sciences address animal behaviour and biodiversity, organismal and evolutionary biology, entomology, marine biology and aquaculture, plant science and forestry.

  • Next-Generation Food Preservation

    Microbial, Nano, and AI Technologies
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    • S. Rehan Ahmad + 1 más
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    Next-Generation Food Preservation: Microbial, Nano, and AI Technologies is an essential resource for food scientists, microbiologists, and technologists seeking innovative solutions to extend the shelf life of food sustainably. As global food security becomes increasingly critical, traditional preservation methods often fall short in efficiency, safety, and environmental impact.This book explores how cutting-edge approaches—leveragin... beneficial microbes, green nanomaterials, and intelligent AI-driven analytics—are revolutionizing food chemistry and preservation practices. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the convergence of microbiology, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence, offering practical insights into their application for safer, longer-lasting food products. The book is organized into five parts, covering foundational concepts, advanced modeling and optimization techniques, encapsulation and smart packaging innovations, industry case studies, and ethical and regulatory considerations. Topics include microbial synergisms, nanomaterial applications, AI-enabled fermentation control, predictive risk assessment, and sector-specific successes in nano-coatings and intelligent packaging. It also discusses societal, ethical, and legal implications, highlighting future directions for sustainable food preservation.Next-Ge... Food Preservation serves as a vital guide for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers committed to adopting innovative, eco-friendly strategies that ensure food safety, reduce waste, and support global food security through technological advancement.
  • Bioactive Compounds in Leaves of Bulbs, Roots, and Tubers

    A Food Chemistry Approach to Nutritional, Biological, and Pharmaceutical Applications
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    • Neela Satheesh + 1 más
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    Bioactive Compounds in Leaves of Bulbs, Roots, and Tubers: A Food Chemistry Approach to Nutritional, Biological, and Pharmaceutical Applications offers a crucial resource for researchers and industry professionals aiming to harness underutilized plant parts for health and sustainability. Despite their rich phytochemical profiles and potential health benefits, these leaves remain largely unexplored, representing a missed opportunity for functional food development, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals. This book bridges that knowledge gap by providing detailed insights into their chemical composition, bioactive properties, and innovative extraction methods, promoting their integration into food and medicine. It covers an extensive range of topics, including phytochemical profiling, nutritional and anti-nutritional analysis, green extraction technologies, and applications of bioactive compounds from turmeric, sweet potato, carrot, cassava, radish, turnip, kohlrabi, sugar beet, yam, taro, ginger, onion, garlic, and potato leaves. Additionally, it discusses safety, regulatory frameworks, and the potential use of these leaves as nutraceuticals, functional foods, and even animal feed, highlighting their significance for health and environmental sustainability. Bioactive Compounds in Leaves of Bulbs, Roots, and Tubers serves as an essential reference for advancing research, innovation, and sustainable utilization of these bioresources to improve human health, reduce waste, and promote eco-friendly food and pharmaceutical solutions.
  • Makhana (Euryale ferox) as a Functional Food

    Cultivation, Chemistry, Processing, and Commercialization
    • 1 Edición
    • Tanmay Sarkar + 1 más
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    Makhana (Euryale ferox) as a Functional Food: Cultivation, Chemistry, Processing, and Commercialization is the first comprehensive book dedicated to exploring the scientific, technological, and nutritional dimensions of this traditional aquatic crop. As Makhana gains global recognition as a nutrient-dense, gluten-free, and low-calorie superfood, there is an urgent need for consolidated knowledge on its cultivation, processing, and commercialization. Currently, scattered information limits innovation, product development, and market expansion. This volume aims to fill that gap by providing a detailed, multidisciplinary resource for researchers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs. The book covers a wide array of topics, including botanical classification, cultivation practices, genetic improvement, post-harvest handling, traditional and modern processing techniques, nutritional and phytochemical analysis, and value-added product development. It also discusses packaging, quality standards, safety, regulatory aspects, and market trends, offering a holistic understanding of Makhana from farm to consumer. Waste valorization and industry opportunities are also explored to promote sustainability and economic growth.Makhana (Euryale ferox) as a Functional Food serves as an essential reference for advancing scientific research, fostering innovation, and supporting sustainable utilization of this underexploited crop. It provides the knowledge and tools needed for developing health-promoting products and expanding Makhana’s global market presence, benefiting farmers, industry stakeholders, and consumers alike.
  • Cultured Meat Production

    Advances, Challenges and Opportunities
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    • Zuhaib F. Bhat + 1 más
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    Cultured Meat Production: Advances, Challenges and Opportunities discusses technologies in this exciting field, along with the feasibility of commercial production of fully structured cultured meat and seafood. In addition to covering the latest science, the book examines consumer perception, religious and cultural considerations, and regulatory aspects, such as quality assurance and food safety. The book's chapters are written by academic and industry experts from around the world at the forefront of this exciting field. Researchers, entrepreneurs, and advanced student audiences who are interested in getting up-to-speed on lab-grown meat won't want to miss this timely book.The ever-expanding human population calls for novel ways to produce protein of sufficient quality and quantity, however finite animal and land resources and increasing environmental concerns are already beginning to limit our capacity to produce an adequate protein supply. Novel technologies now allow for the production of cultured meat and seafood, offering a potentially lower carbon footprint and substantially eliminating animal suffering.
  • Novel Plant Proteins as Mainstream Ingredients for Future Foods

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    • Khetan Shevkani
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    Novel Plant Proteins as Mainstream Ingredients for Future Foods addresses the techno-functionality... health benefits, and sustainability of alternative proteins from familiar plant sources such as quinoa and other pseudocereals, rice bran, and hempseeds, along with more novel sources such as nigella seeds, fenugreek, moringa leaves, and the aquatic plant duckweed. The book provides a concise overview of the techno-functional, nutritional, and nutraceutical properties of these proteins that are essential for their application in functional foods, dietary supplements, and in the creation of healthier foods. Sections discuss advanced processing technologies capable of overcoming the limitations of conventional protein extraction methods and highlight the composition and nutritional value of fruits and vegetable by-products, elaborating on the quality and techno-functionality of fruit and vegetable seed protein isolates to critically examine their adoption by the food industry. The book concludes by analyzing the challenges associated with plant proteins such as allergens, antinutrient presence, compositional inconsistencies, poor nutritional quality compared to animal proteins, and undesirable sensory effects, along with promising solutions to enhance future applications.
  • Chia Seeds

    Applications in the Agri-food Industry
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    • Shivani Pathania + 2 más
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    Chia Seeds: Applications in the Agri-food Industry is a comprehensive guide to the properties of chia biomass (seeds, leaves, and ingredients/products thereof) and their utilization in the agri-food industry and beyond. The book is based on the analysis of chia value chain and summarizes the scientific, technical, and health aspects of chia (Salvia hispanica L.). Divided into 3 sections, it fills a critical gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of chia biomass available to address key global bioeconomy and United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) challenges.User will find advanced information for the utilization of chia-based biomass based on their specific properties, application of eco-efficient technologies for their processing and conversion into a variety of products for different groups of consumers, including those with special needs (e.g. celiac patients, vegans and vegetarians). In addition, the book offers practical guidance on the development of new value chains and their integration within the existing agri-food systems.
  • Politics, Practice, and Policy

    How to Get Things Done in Food and Nutrition, 10 Case Studies
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    • Eileen Kennedy
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    Food and Nutrition Policy: 10 Case Studies for Developing Effective Policies and Programs explains how policy compromises are reached and then changed over time as new information becomes available. Derived from the authors’ experiences while serving as a political appointee in the federal government, participating in international committees and boards, and from materials from a graduate course which she teaches on global food and nutrition policy at Tufts University, the 10 case studies presented in this book provide real world learning examples on how contentious issues are resolved in the political process.While each of the ten chapters focuses on a specific topic, the book showcases an overriding theme of food and health justice, equity, and empowerment. Readers will deduce key factors to examine pivotal policy decisions while the author dissects polarizing topics such as examining the successes and failures of dietary guidelines, front label packaging approaches, implications of expanding personalized nutrition, the obesity epidemic and the role of GMO’s in agricultural production, and more.
  • Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring

    Technologies, Applications and Models
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    • Prem Chandra Pandey + 3 más
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    Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring: Technologies, Applications and Models provides insight on the pivotal role that remote sensing plays in vegetation monitoring. As traditional field assessments face challenges due to inaccessible study sites and lengthy data collection, this book offers a comprehensive view of remote sensing applications for monitoring various vegetation ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, mangroves, and agriculture. The book presents a coherent and consistent structure, across five sections that build upon prior knowledge and detail the quantitative and qualitative assessments made possible through remote sensing technologies. Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring: Technologies, Applications and Models caters to a diverse audience, including researchers and practitioners seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of vegetation monitoring through case studies, new algorithms and state-of-the-art methods.
  • Agricultural Pollination

    The Role of Beneficial Insects in Food Security and Sustainability
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    • Habib Ali
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    Agricultural Pollination: The Role of Beneficial Insects in Food Security and Sustainability delves into the intricate relationship between farming and pollinators, as well as other beneficial insects, examining the ways in which their ecological roles can improve crop health and yield, ultimately bolstering food security without environmentally harmful chemical interventions. The book begins with coverage of foundational topics, such as types of key pollinators and their behaviors, and moves into more practical topics, such as creating pollinator-friendly landscapes and emerging technologies in pollination services.Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book also covers conservation strategies, economic impacts of pollinators, policy recommendations, and community engagement. This timely reference will offer invaluable insights for researchers, students, agricultural industry professionals, and policymakers alike, contributing to the advancement of environmentally-frie... and economically viable agricultural practices.
  • Starch-Based Sustainable Food Packaging

    Current Practices and Future Trends
    • 1 Edición
    • Bilge Nazli Altay + 1 más
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    Starch-based Sustainable Food Packaging: Current Practices and Future Trends covers the world of starch-based materials, offering a comprehensive exploration of their potential as a revolutionary force in the packaging industry. Beginning with the fundamentals, readers are introduced to the very essence of starch. Other sections trace the roots of starch-based food packaging, explore current practices shaping the industry, delve into the advantages and disadvantages of starch-based food packaging, cover strategies for enhancing shelf-life, present the global landscape of sustainable packaging, review regulatory matters, and offer a thorough examination of regulations and policies surrounding synthetic (petroleum) materials. Readers will also find out the latest information on environmental consciousness, various processing techniques, innovations, and emerging technologies, including blends, composites, and starch nanoparticles. Edited by an internationally diverse group of experts and leaders who possess extensive experience in the area, this book is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference for professionals, researchers, scientists, policymakers, regulators, students, and anyone interested in understanding the latest developments and innovations in the field of food packaging.
  • Bioplastics for Food Packaging

    Materials, Procedures, and Applications
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    • Mehran Ghasemlou + 1 más
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    Bioplastics for Food Packaging: Materials, Procedures, and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and recent developments in the field of bioplastics tailored specifically for food packaging applications. Covering critical topics such as the environmental impact of plastic waste and the regulatory landscape driving the adoption of bioplastics in the food industry, this book discusses the unique benefits and drawbacks associated with different types of bioplastics. It explores practical applications of bioplastic flexible films, containers, coatings, and more, and showcases real-world success stories and industry insights.This is a valuable reference for those looking to understand the application of bioplastics in the food industry and stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in bioplastics for food packaging purposes.
  • Novel Strategies to Improve the Eating and Nutritional Properties of Food Products

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    • Volumen 122
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    Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, Volume 122, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Pathway-Oriented Strategies for Nitrosamine Mitigation in Food Products: Plant-Based Inhibitors and Emerging Processing Technologies, Innovations in Processing and Formulation for Tailoring Eating Quality and Nutrition of Meat-Based Foods, Hybrid food design as a way to enhance the nutritional and functional properties of animal-based products Enhancing Food Digestibility through Ultrasound Technology: Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Prospects, Ingredient innovations, and much more.Additional sections cover Nutritional Adequacy and Novel Food Products, Lipid and protein oxidation of foods and their implications to food quality and health and diseases, and Nexus of Innovative Packaging, Food Quality and Sustainability.
  • Conceptual Breakthroughs in Comparative Animal Physiology

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    • James Hicks + 1 más
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    Conceptual Breakthroughs in Comparative Animal Physiology tells a story of innate human curiosity about the natural world, and a deeply creative discipline, shaped by varied environments, unusual organisms, elegant experiments, and the persistent effort to understand how animals work and why they work the way they do—along the way discovering “adaptations and mechanisms of the most surprising character”.Written by two leading experts in the field, each chapter reflects on the origins of ideas and the approach of turning natural diversity into experimental design. From deserts to oceans, from the anoxia-tolerant animals to endothermic insects, from deep-diving mammals to the integration of “omics,” each chapter follows the discoveries and people who were compelled to modify their view of “what life can do.” The chapters also highlight the long-term influence of key conceptual breakthroughs, demonstrating how insights from comparative physiology have shaped not only the field itself but also, ecology, evolution, and engineering.As scientists strive to understand the complexity of living systems, the book underscores the inherent integrative nature of comparative physiology, revealing a process that strives to connect genes to organisms and organisms to environments, and providing a framework for understanding the diversity of life. This is an essential resource for undergraduates, graduate students and researchers interested in physiology with its comprehensive synopsis on the field’s foundational history and significant advances.
  • Marine Mercury Bioaccumulation

    • 1 Edición
    • Luiz Drude de Lacerda
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    Marine Mercury Bioaccumulation presents state-of-the-art research on mercury bioaccumulation in marine life. Written by leading experts in marine toxicology, this book delivers the latest information on monitoring and modeling mercury biomagnification in key marine taxa. Early chapters introduce the basic biology and ecology of how mercury travels through marine organisms and accumulates within marine food webs. Central chapters discuss the current status and exposure risks of key taxa, including marine vegetation, invertebrates, fishes, mammals, and birds. The book concludes with an assessment of human exposure to mercury through seafood products and novel modeling tools to assess environmental exposure risks and bioaccumulation.User... will find this to be a great resource for a global assessment of mercury contamination in the ocean, including biological resources, monitoring and modeling, current tools, existing research gaps, and suggestions on how to improve our monitoring and policy tools for improved safety of marine life and human consumption. This is an indispensable tool for researchers, resource managers, fisheries stakeholders, and students alike.
  • Nutritional Strategies, Predictive Models, and Sustainable Policies

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    • Sandeep K. Panda + 2 más
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    Nutritional Strategies, Predictive Models, and Sustainable Policies brings together scientists, professors, and policymakers from over 10 countries to cover strategies and approaches to improve human health by focusing on the nutritional needs of children, pregnant women, and patients from around the world. Sections cover existing policies in specific geographical areas, critical reviews on the scientific updates of maternal, pediatric, and geriatric nutrition and how the Pandemic disrupted nutritional strategies, review predictive models on different nutrition categories for certain diseases and cancers, and highlight international and regional policies related to nutrition in war affected countries.
  • Novel Approaches to Saturated Fat Replacement in Processed Foods

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    • Pintu Choudhary + 1 más
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    Novel Approaches to Saturated Fat Replacement in Processed Foods covers strategies to reduce and replace saturated fat without altering the physicochemical, textural, and full-fat sensory attributes of a final product. Beginning by introducing novel replacement fats such as oleogles, designed lipids, and other plant-based fat mimics, the book demonstrate how these tailor-made oils and fats with improved physical and organoleptic properties can enhance the role of fats and oils in food and nutrition. The book highlights the value of healthier replacement fats in bakery, diary, meat, and frying applications while addressing the nutritional profile and health benefits. It concludes with safety aspects around the use of replacement fats, future trends and developments in the category, the impact ingredients high in saturated fats can have on the environment, and insights into the acceptance of plant-based fat alternatives.
  • The Journey from Cocoa to Chocolate

    Preserving Flavor and Bioactive Compounds
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    • Ravi Pandiselvam + 1 más
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    The Journey from Cocoa to Chocolate: Preserving Flavor and Bioactive Compounds provides an end-to-end review of different pre-processing and processing methods and their effects on the nutritional, physiochemical, sensorial properties, and health benefits of cocoa. Readers will explore the journey from cocoa beans to chocolate, including recent advances in processing techniques and the utilization of cocoa by-products for improved sustainability and waste reduction. The book emphasizes cocoa's beneficial components, also including retention processing techniques that do not sacrifice sensorial properties. Readers from academia, research, food science, and the chocolate industry will benefit from this new resource.Cocoa beans contain huge sources of phytochemicals that act as both flavor agents and bioactive compounds. Care must be taken in the processing of cocoa into chocolate in order to maintain cocoa's natural health benefits while enhancing flavor to create the sweet treat we know and love.
  • Nanotechnological Innovations for Dairy Products

    Applications from Farm to Fork
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    • Ravi Pandiselvam + 2 más
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    Nanotechnological Innovations for Dairy Products: Application from Farm to Fork offers an overview of the prominent, cutting-edge nanotechnology applications throughout the entire dairy supply chain, from farm-level production to consumer consumption. It will explore how nanotechnology can improve milk quality, extend shelf life, enhance nutritional value, and enable controlled release of bioactive compounds. It will also highlight the importance of ethical considerations, consumer acceptance, and transparency in the adoption of nanotechnology in the dairy industry. Written and edited by a team of international experts, Nanotechnological Innovations for Dairy Products: Application from Farm to Fork will guide researchers and industry stakeholders in implementing nanotechnology solutions in their practices and inspire future research and discoveries.
  • Challenges and Trends in Food Safety

    Contamination, Public Health, and Control Measures
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    • João Miguel Rocha + 3 más
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    Challenges and Trends in Food Safety: Contamination, Public Health, and Control Measures provides a comprehensive review of the most recent available knowledge about microbiological, chemical and physical risks associated with food consumption. The book also provides a useful future outlook of new trends, and advanced and novel technologies for ensuring food safety and food security. Divided into five sections, the title covers the systems leading to food contamination, food science in service of food security and public health in the first section. Biological hazards and threats for food safety and effective control measures are covered in the second section, while the third one discusses the chemical hazards of food and effective control measures. The fourth section covers physical hazards of food and effective control measures and the final section brings practical solutions, future trends and advanced technologies for ensuring food safety. Edited by a team of experts in the field of Food Safety, Microbilogy and Defense, this book is an ultimate reference, serving as a guide to elaborate on food contamination from various aspects.
  • Resource Evaluation and Deep Processing of Edible Insects

    • 1 Edición
    • Jun Wang + 1 más
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    Resource Evaluation and Deep Processing of Edible Insects: Silk peptide and protein for advanced applications presents the latest progress in the processing, analysis, and application of edible insect resources, mainly focusing on the resource evaluation and deep processing methods to retrieve valuable products from the constituents of the by-products of edible insects. The book combines discursive chapters that bring the latest in resource evaluation, with discussions on novel extraction techniques, biological approaches, microbial transformations, green chemistry and microfluidic technologies. It also covers analytical and biological systems, step-by-step and readily reproducible biological and chemical protocols for analyzing edible insect resources.Edible insect resources as raw materials for the food industry for sustainability are also outlined in this book. These techniques support the latest progress in cross-disciplinary research that integrates the different scales of biotechnological and biological complexity. Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is an excellent resource for researchers with a background in biotechnology, biological and chemical engineering, agriculture, and food chemistry, and covers a broad range of topics in agriculture sustainability and food production.
  • Exploring Health Benefits of Phenolic Compounds in Food By-Products and Functional Foods

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    • Abdur Rauf + 1 más
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    Exploring Health Benefits of Phenolic Compounds in Food By-Products and Functional Foods investigates the diverse sources of bioactive compounds found in various foods and their physiological effects on the human body. This comprehensive volume emphasizes the chemical structures that maximize nutritional benefits, offering insights into how different phenolic compounds can improve health and manage diseases. From fruits and vegetables to marine sources and microbial fermentation, this book highlights new developments in phenolic compounds and functional food research.The book also delves into the functional attributes of ingredients like mushrooms and pomegranates, exploring the potential of flavonoids and antibacterial agents in certain fruits and vegetables to promote healing and overall health. Chapter authors discuss the role of bioactive compounds in areas such as weight management, gut health, sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, and more.
  • Artificial Intelligence and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

    Innovations for Sustainable Resource Management
    • 1 Edición
    • Ali Fares
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    Artificial Intelligence and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Innovations for Sustainable Resource Management is a groundbreaking exploration on how AI transforms the management of our planet's most vital resources. Specific topics include enhancing poultry production and the predictions of crop yields and post-harvest processing, while also dealing with FEW security in sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, the book covers various topics that showcase AI's potential to boost agricultural productivity, mitigate climate change, and promote food security. This book's content covers ethical considerations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of AI into real-world practices.Readers will find an in-depth analysis of the intersections of AI and the FEW Nexus, including the critical need for sustainable farming practices, water conservation, and energy efficiency. Contributing authors are experts from around the globe who offer practical solutions, case studies, and cutting-edge technologies like digital twins, machine learning, and hyperspectral imaging to optimize resource management.
  • Nitric Oxide in Plant Resilience to Abiotic Stress

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    • Ravi Gupta + 2 más
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    Nitric Oxide in Plant Resilience to Abiotic Stress offers a detailed examination of this essential gasotransmitter’s pivotal role in bolstering plant defenses against environmental stressors. Part of the Plant Gasotransmitters and Molecules with Hormonal Activity series, the volume investigates the molecular mechanisms of nitric oxide (NO) biosynthesis and signaling, emphasizing how post-translational modifications like S-nitrosylation and tyrosine nitration govern key targets to activate adaptive stress responses. It systematically examines NO’s properties, detection techniques, and its regulation under both optimal and adverse conditions, providing a comprehensive understanding of how it modulates plant functions.Expanding beyond fundamental processes, the volume highlights NO’s crucial involvement across a spectrum of abiotic stresses—drought, salinity, temperature extremes, heavy metals, and UV radiation—unveiling its capacity to mitigate damage and strengthen plant resilience. It also discusses the crosstalk between NO and other signaling molecules, such as phytohormones and emerging growth regulators, revealing synergistic pathways that underpin sustainable agriculture.Designed for researchers, advanced students, and plant scientists worldwide, this work illuminates the potential of NO to drive innovations in breeding strategies, enabling crop improvement to overcome the challenges posed by a changing climate and expanding environmental pressures.
  • Advances in Agronomy

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    • Volumen 200
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    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 200, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors.
  • Nutraceutical Applications in Food Processing and Preservation

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    • M. Anuradha + 1 más
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    Nutraceutical Applications in Food Processing and Preservation addresses the urgent need for healthier and safer food processing methods by integrating nutraceuticals as natural alternatives to conventional additives. The book explores the intersection of food science, nutrition, and biotechnology to seek innovative solutions to enhance food safety and nutritional value amid rising consumer health consciousness. The contents encompass an in-depth analysis of food additives and their evolution, a detailed coverage of various nutraceutical types such as phytochemicals and probiotics, and practical applications across beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery, and meat alternatives.The book also includes case studies that showcase successful nutraceutical substitutions, discussions on regulatory compliance, sustainability, and market trends that affect product development and food safety. By providing regulatory insights, scientific advancements, and consumer trend analyses, this reference fosters the creation of safer, health-promoting food products. It will equip food scientists, technologists, product developers, and academic researchers with actionable knowledge to innovate and improve food processing practices.
  • Nanotechnology in Photosynthesis

    Innovations for Global Food Sustainability
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    • Vishnu D. Rajput + 1 más
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    Nanotechnology in Photosynthesis: Innovations for Global Food Sustainability explores how cutting-edge nanotechnology can revolutionize agriculture to combat rising food insecurity. This book highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions that combine nanoscale science with natural photosynthesis to enhance crop resilience, efficiency, and resource use, thus ensuring a sustainable food future. The volume covers key topics such as the fundamentals of nanotechnology, nanoscale transformations in plants, nanoparticle-based nutrient delivery, and engineered nanomaterials that boost photosynthesis. It also discusses environmental, ethical and policy considerations, along with real-world applications and future prospects for climate-resilient crops.Designed for scientists, policymakers, and agricultural practitioners, this book demonstrates how tiny technological advances can significantly impact food production. By illustrating the potential of nanotechnology to improve crop yields and sustainability, it aims to inspire collective efforts toward a resilient, food-secure world.
  • Analytics and Laboratory Testing Protocols for Halal Food and Non-Food Products

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    • Syed Ghulam Musharraf
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    Analytics and Laboratory Testing Protocols for Halal Food and Non-Food Products is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse field of Halal research and laboratory testing that dives into the scientific advancements necessary for ensuring compliance with Halal standards. The book introduces readers to methodologies and technologies used in laboratory testing, equipping them with the knowledge needed to adopt best practices and ensure compliance with Halal standards. It offers guidance on quality assurance measures and testing protocols, enabling readers to uphold the highest standards of Halal authenticity and enhance consumer confidence and brand reputation.This is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers in food sciences, analytical chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences who want to check non-Halal ingredients and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Halal assurance and quality control.
  • Beer and Brewing

    Current Advances and Future Outlook
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    • Charles W. Bamforth
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    Beer and Brewing: Current Advances and Future Outlook addresses key changes and challenges facing breweries today, and with an eye to the future. The book offers the latest in scientific research and technology for novel methods and ingredients, such as genetically modified yeasts. In response to the climate crisis and consumer demand for sustainable products, information on brewing process changes for lower waste and reduced impact will also be covered. Due to shifting consumer preferences, new product types such as spiked cider, low-alcohol, and alcohol-free beers will be discussed in addition to traditional beer.Edited by a true pillar of the field, the book approaches brewing on the basis of driving forces that are impacting the industry now and into the future. Researchers interested in applied brewing science, skilled small-scale brewers and other industry stakeholders will gain invaluable insight from Dr. Bamforth's latest work.
  • Threats to Pollinator Abundance and Diversity

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    • Scott A. Elias
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    Threats to Pollinator Abundance and Diversity, the first release in the Pollinators in Peril series, covers the latest research on insect pollinators, the threats to their survival, declining populations, and what conservation actions should be taken. The book demonstrates that most threats to pollinators are either directly or indirectly human-caused, such as chemicals, land alteration, and habitat loss due to agricultural practices, as well as climate change and its many ripple effects. Covering everything from honeybee pathogens to butterfly range changes, this book covers concepts that are both crucial for researchers in entomology, upper-level students, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and adjacent fields.Pollinating insects are among the most crucial species groups on earth. Without them, much of the earth’s vegetation would not survive and the elaborate ecosystems they sustain would collapse. Today, pollinator declines have reached critical levels in most regions of the world.
  • Non-chicken Poultry Production

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    • Caven Mguvane Mnisi + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Non-chicken Poultry Production focuses on the modern production of non-chicken poultry birds as alternatives to diversify animal protein options and complement conventional chicken production. The book offers a general review of the sustainable production of non-chicken birds followed by nutritional considerations for each bird of interest. Various strategies to improve the nutrition, welfare, and health of the birds are covered, with an emphasis on long-term economic viability and sustainability. It ultimately examines the future outlook for establishing long-term, sustainable production systems, helping aid academic and industry researchers meet the demand of growing populations and contributing to global food security.Demand for chicken and eggs has surged with population growth, rising income levels, and urbanization. Meeting the demand has proved a challenge for farmers and other stakeholders.
  • Zero-Waste Technologies in Aquaculture

    Global Perspectives and Methods toward a Circular Economy
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    • Soibam Khogen Singh + 3 más
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    Zero-Waste Technologies in Aquaculture: Global Perspectives and Methods toward a Circular Economy addresses the crucial aspects of waste management, available strategies for attaining a circular economy, and novel technologies to improve the sustainability of the aquaculture industry. As global demand for fish and fish products grows, commercial aquaculture operations must optimize resource utilization and reduce environmental impacts to ensure sustainable scaleup. This book discusses promising technologies like biofloc, aquaponics, recirculating aquaculture systems, integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, microbial fermentation, insect-mediated bioconversion, and algal-based waste utilization. Written and edited by a diverse team of experts, Zero-Waste Technologies in Aquaculture bridges disciplines in aquaculture, biology, and environmental engineering. It opens by addressing the recent history, significance, and challenges of global aquaculture expansion to provide context for these diverse audiences. Subsequent chapters explore proven, novel, and emerging technologies for wastewater treatment, solid waste recovery and valorization, and sustainable, environmentally conscious system scaleup. This is an essential read for aquaculturists, aquatic biologists, environmental scientists, and those interested in the economics of fish production.
  • Integrating Welfare and Sustainability in Poultry Systems

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    • Dana L.M. Campbell + 1 más
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    Challenges in Balancing Optimal Welfare and Sustainability in Poultry covers systems that simultaneously prioritize animal welfare and sustainability. A variety of poultry species are covered, as well as various management practices that prioritize health and wellness of birds along with reduced carbon footprints, reduced use of non-renewable resources, and improved production efficiency. The book is grounded in research that has guided what constitutes optimal animal welfare across a range of poultry species and how the housing and management practices may align with sustainability goals across production efficiency, natural capital, carbon footprint, and social acceptance.Academic and industry researchers and stakeholders won't want to miss this forward-thinking book that has gathered research from top experts in the field from around the globe.
  • Guide to Plant Transcription Factors

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    • Aryadeep Roychoudhury
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    Guide to Plant Transcription Factors is the first comprehensive resource on the dynamics of transcription factor function in plants, covering their roles in process regulation, stress management, post-translational modification, and epigenetic control. The book explores how transcription factors can be manipulated or engineered for crop improvement, offering insights into their regulatory mechanisms and practical applications.Transcr... factors bind to upstream regions of target genes and recruit additional proteins, often facilitating chromatin remodeling to enable further binding. They play critical roles in diverse physiological processes, including seedling development, shoot and root growth, flowering, fruit ripening, seed maturation, nitrogen fixation, and photosynthesis. Plant transcription factors belong to numerous families, each with distinct mechanisms and functions. They also govern plant responses to pathogens and tolerance to abiotic stresses through complex gene regulatory networks.This volume provides a systematic overview of recent advances in transcription factor research, their relationship with stress tolerance, and the roles of individual transcription factors in plant systems. Featuring contributions from leading scientists worldwide, Guide to Plant Transcription Factors is an essential reference for researchers, academics, and advanced students in plant biology and biotechnology.
  • Modeling of Unit Operations in the Food Industry

    Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry
    • 1 Edición
    • Seid Mahdi Jafari + 1 más
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    Modelling of Unit Operations in the Food Industry, a volume in the Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry series, explains the fundamentals and techniques necessary for modelling of different food processing operations, including heat transfer and thermal food processes, non-thermal food processes, mass transfer food processes, and other operations.All the chapters emphasize basic texts relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of food engineering principles and the relevant modelling techniques, such as the modelling of drying, frying, baking, sterilization, evaporation, extraction, high pressure, radio frequency, and many more.Written by experts in the field of food engineering, in a simple and dynamic way, this book targets industrial Engineers working in the field of food processing and within food factories to make them more familiar with the food processing operations and equipment.
  • Advances in Rice Research for Abiotic Stress Tolerance

    • 2 Edición
    • Mirza Hasanuzzaman + 3 más
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    Rice production is increasingly challenged by abiotic stresses—such as extreme temperatures, drought, salinity, and flooding—which undermine both yield and grain quality. Tackling these constraints is crucial for global food security and depends on improved farming practices, the development of resilient cultivars, and the adoption of emerging technologies.Advance... of Rice Research for Abiotic Stress Tolerance, Second Edition, integrates new research across multiple fronts, including advances in genetic markers, modern breeding approaches, and biotechnological tools. It updates readers on cutting‑edge methodologies to mitigate climate‑related impacts and introduces expanded content on microbiome‑driven resilience, sustainable cultivation and intensification techniques, and genome editing applications that enhance crop performance under environmental stress. By capturing current global trends alongside practical solutions in rice science, the volume serves researchers, educators, and professionals working across agronomy, plant physiology, molecular biology, soil science, and related disciplines.
  • Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Through Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi

    • 1 Edición
    • Allah Ditta + 2 más
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    Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Through Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi provides a comprehensive view of AMF-focused approaches that support biodiversity, ecosystem services, and soil health. The book addresses the topic from the basis of symbiosis to the latest research and future directions of AMF use in agriculture. It provides a thorough overview of the role that AM fungi play in promoting agricultural sustainability and synthesizes current knowledge on the biology, ecology, and applications of AM fungi in sustainable agriculture, highlighting best practices for promoting AM fungi in agricultural ecosystems, such as crop selection, soil management, and fertilizer use. In addition, the book identifies research gaps and priorities for the advancement of the understanding of AM fungi in sustainable agriculture. Among the major issues confronting agriculture are soil erosion, water shortages, climate change, and dwindling biodiversity. In response to these issues, the need for sustainable farming methods that support ecosystem services, biodiversity, and soil health is rising. As the soil microbiome is largely composed of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, which are essential for preserving soil health and encouraging plant development, this book is a welcomed resource.
  • Plant Polyphenols in the Food and Cosmetic Industries

    Extraction and Applications
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    • José Manuel Lorenzo
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    Plant Polyphenols in the Food and Cosmetic Industries: Extraction and Applications explores the use of polyphenols in food and cosmetics. Broken into three parts, the book begins with coverage of extraction and purification processes before delving into specific food and cosmetic applications. Plant Polyphenols in the Food and Cosmetic Industries: Extraction and Applications provides nutrition researchers, food scientists, and plant scientists an opportunity to better understand the use of polyphenols in their industries.
  • Precision Technologies for Digital Agriculture

    Harnessing IoT, Big Data, Crop Modeling, and AI for Agricultural Production
    • 1 Edición
    • Sushil Kumar Himanshu + 2 más
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    Precision Technologies for Digital Agriculture investigates the growing role of computational and connected approaches in contemporary agricultural environments, bringing together recent findings in artificial intelligence, sensing infrastructures, agroecosystem modeling, and data analytics to illustrate decisive shifts toward more accurate, forward-looking, and responsive decision-making.Earl... chapters set out the theoretical and technical underpinnings of digital and precision agriculture, addressing automation, data stewardship, privacy, and the development of dependable AI‑based tools. These foundations support a detailed overview of key technological building blocks, including remote and proximal sensing, geospatial platforms, machine vision, digital twins, and the Internet of Living Things, with emphasis on their contribution to integrated system management and optimized resource allocation.Later sections concentrate on applied methods across field operations. Topics include climate‑adaptive, smart irrigation, soil and microbial diagnostics, UAV‑enabled monitoring, and algorithmic frameworks for yield estimation and nutrient regulation. Across these chapters, attention is given to both implementation constraints and enabling factors, including interoperability, data security, and scalability.The volume concludes with regionally grounded case studies and economic assessments that explore adoption strategies, governance arrangements, and cost–benefit considerations across diverse crops and production settings. Together, these cutting-edge analyses provide a structured assessment of how digital technologies are being translated into transformative agricultural practice, and of the contextual conditions under which their effective use can be fully realized.
  • Alternatives to Antibiotics for Sustainable Aquaculture

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    • Baskaralingam Vaseeharan + 2 más
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    Alternatives to Antibiotics in Sustainable Aquaculture explores issues associated with antimicrobial use and available alternatives to support aquatic animal health. The book unveils the issues related to antimicrobial use and offers alternative approaches to foster a more sustainable global aquaculture industry. These approaches encompass natural-based antibiotic substitutes, antimicrobial peptides, probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, as well as immunostimulants and feed additives. Additionally, chemical alternatives, vaccines, bacteriophages, quorum quenching, and antibiofilm approaches are explored. The future of aquatic animal health is covered through the lens of novel technologies, including genomic and metabolomic approaches, nanotechnology, and nanobubble methods.This book provides insightful knowledge for individuals from both academic and private sectors, as well as policymakers and regulators. The knowledge gathered in this book is intended to positively guide aquaculture supply chains toward a sustainable transformation of the industry.
  • Evaluating Oral Probiotics and Prebiotics

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    • Amir M. Mortazavian + 2 más
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    Evaluating Oral Probiotics and Prebiotics reviews emerging applications of new probiotic strains, postbiotics, and production of key synbiotic generations. The book discusses successes and failures of viable probiotic ingestion, new trends and strains including genetically engineered probiotics, assessment of nonviable probiotics (postbiotics) and microflora benefits of prebiotic and synbiotic ingestion over probiotics.
  • Medicinal Plant Biotechnology for Ameliorated Secondary Metabolite Production

    • 1 Edición
    • Saikat Gantait + 3 más
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    Medicinal Plant Biotechnology for Ameliorated Secondary Metabolite Production delivers a cutting-edge perspective on how biotechnology is reshaping the way medicinal plants are studied and utilized. By integrating advanced molecular techniques, precision genetic tools, bioprocessing strategies, and analytical platforms, this volume addresses the critical challenge of enhancing the biosynthesis and optimization of high-value bioactive compounds.The book moves beyond technical innovation to emphasize its role in meeting global demand for plant-derived therapeutics while ensuring ecological balance. It highlights how advancements can drive sustainability, reduce reliance on synthetic alternatives, and open new pathways to ensure the long-term viability of plant genetic material and biodiversity preservation. This future-oriented approach makes the volume not just a specialized reference, but a strategic guide for shaping the next generation of plant-based functional solutions.Part of the Medicinal and Industrial Plants and Products series, this state-of-the-art resource boasts a holistic approach with relevance across stakeholders in academic and industrial contexts seeking practical insights that can be adapted to diverse plant species and scaled for real-world industrial and commercial uses.
  • Microplastics in Animal and Human Physiology

    Toxicity, Mechanisms, and Mitigation
    • 1 Edición
    • Rajesh Kumar + 2 más
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    Microplastics in Animal and Human Physiology: Toxicity, Mechanisms and Mitigation addresses the urgent environmental challenge posed by microplastic pollution. As microplastics infiltrate ecosystems and food chains, their implications for wildlife and human health have become increasingly critical. This reference compiles the latest research on microplastic toxicity, mechanisms of action, and mitigation strategies, offering a thorough understanding of their environmental and physiological effects. The book's contents include in-depth chapters on the mechanisms of microplastic toxicity, epidemiological trends related to exposure, and the implications for various biological systems. Each chapter integrates findings from diverse fields, offering a holistic view of microplastic pollution's impact on both animals and humans. The interdisciplinary approach ensures that readers gain insights into technological advancements, policy frameworks, and ecological considerations necessary for effective response strategies. Microplastics in Animal and Human Physiology serves as an essential resource for scientists, educators, and policymakers. By presenting a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and future directions, this reference empowers readers to engage in informed discussions and actions to combat the pervasive issue of microplastics, ultimately contributing to environmental sustainability and public health protection.
  • Whey

    Composition, Processing, Applications, Health Benefits and Waste Utilization
    • 1 Edición
    • Bhavbhuti M. Mehta + 1 más
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    Whey: Composition, Processing, Applications, Health Benefits and Waste Utilization covers the basics of its chemistry and composition and its more advanced aspects and applications. The nutritive, bioactive, and functional properties covered, as well as whey's uses in the texture and stability of dairy foods. Finally, whey is discussed as a by-product of foods such as cheese and yogurt, along with methods for responsible conversion into valuable products to minimize environmental impact. Written with a student and early-career audience in mind, this work offers a one-stop-shop to all aspects of a key dairy component that has exciting potential for future research.This book will particularly benefit graduate and post graduate students, as well as post docs and early career researchers in dairy science, food science, and nutrition. Experienced scientists will also find this book useful as a starting point for new research projects.
  • Smart Aquaponic Farming

    An Intelligent Production System for Aquaponics
    • 1 Edición
    • Daoliang Li
    • Inglés
    Smart Aquaponic Farming: An Intelligent Production System for Aquaponics describes the aquaponics AI factory, an ecologically efficient and sustainable multitrophic production model. While traditional aquaculture systems produce farming waste with environmental and food safety implications, the aquaponics model offers a circular organic production method that recycles and reuses aquatic waste to expand the ecological planting scene. Given recent developments in intelligent sensing, information processing, and agricultural equipment technologies, this book provides a much-needed technical guide for industry scientists and technicians. Written by leading experts in aquaculture biosystems engineering, this book reviews technology assembly, system realization, and industrial development of intelligent aquaponics AI factory models. Early chapters introduce the concept of AI factory infrastructure before exploring recirculating aquaculture systems, hydroponic planting systems, and various control systems to maintain air quality, water quality, and fish nutrition. Concluding chapters discuss AI factory system integration, sustainability evaluation, and global case studies of proof-of-concept systems. Smart Aquaponic Farming provides in-depth conceptual analyses, technical overviews, and case presentations to demonstrate the characteristics, advantages, and significance of industrial scale-up for aquaponics. It bridges the gap in disseminated knowledge on analysis, design, and implementation of aquaponics AI factories, making it an indispensable resource for aquaponics producers, technicians, industry scientists, and academics alike.
  • Intelligent Gene Editing in Plants

    The Convergence of AI and CRISPR
    • 1 Edición
    • Aftab Ahmad + 3 más
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    Intelligent Gene Editing in Plants analyzes how AI-enabled design and CRISPR-based genome engineering are reshaping plant genetics, with a clear functional focus on delivering durable gains in crop productivity, stress tolerance, and nutritional quality.The work unfolds in three parts: [i] a foundational survey of genome-editing technologies and the evolving role of AI in precise trait modifications and outcome prediction; [ii] a thorough exploration of applications and synergies, including AI-assisted gRNA optimization, off-target mitigation, regulatory-network analysis, and trait enhancement for disease resistance and climate resilience; and [iii] an emerging-horizons section on cis-regulatory edits, omics integration, synthetic biology, and next-generation editing.Throughout, the volume interweaves practical experiences, cutting-edge methodologies, and case studies, alongside discussions of biosafety, ethical concerns, governance, and public perception, providing a holistic, decision-ready resource for students, researchers, practitioners, and regulatory authorities to navigate the opportunities and responsibilities of plant gene editing, with significant implications for sustainable agriculture and global food security.
  • Biofunctional Cosmetics for Health

    Exploring Nature’s Ingredients for Safety, Efficacy, and Sustainability
    • 1 Edición
    • Alexandros Tsoupras + 1 más
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    Bio-functional Cosmetics for Health: Exploring Nature’s Ingredients for Safety, Efficacy, and Sustainability bridges the gap between cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals, providing the latest research for developing health-promoting cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics from various food sources and food waste. From medicinal plants, teas, cacao, coffee, fruits, vegetables, plant oils, nuts, and cereals to marine microorganisms, fungi, insects, crustaceans, and more, this book takes a close look into the safety, efficacy and sourcing of bioactives from these food sources and how they can be sustainably used as ingredients to create bio-functional cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics.Reade... will gain insight on the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-cancer properties of bioactive ingredients in cosmetics and will also be informed on the latest regulatory and safety issues and R&D trends for the application of bioactives in functional cosmetics and cosmeceutical products.
  • The Science and Safety of Beverages

    • 1 Edición
    • Roji Waghmare + 1 más
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    The Science and Safety of Beverages is a comprehensive guide that explores principles and practices that are essential in producing safe, high-quality beverages. The book offers detailed examinations of a variety of beverages and their production processes, with coverage such as quality assurance in fruit beverages, microbial safety in vegetable drinks, and techniques to enhance the shelf life and safety of dairy beverages. Readers of this informative book will gain insights into preserving the quality and microbial characteristics of plant-based beverages, along with advancements in maintaining safety standards for alcoholic drinks.This versatile guide compiles a variety of both traditional methods and advanced techniques for detecting contaminants and verifying compliance with regulatory standards for all major drink categories, making it a valuable resource for food scientists, industry professionals, and academics in food and beverage science.
  • Mitochondrial Genomics

    Insights into Dysfunction and Disease
    • 1 Edición
    • Aruna Pal + 1 más
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    Mitochondrial Genomics and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diseases all 37 mitochondrial genes and their role in immunity. It describes mitochondrial genetics, organization of mitochondrial genes, and their role in immunity against various disease states in animal models. This title also discusses the role of nuclear genes involved in mitochondrial function, as well as numtogenesis and its role in immune function. It provides a holistic introduction to the study of mitochondrial genomics, or mitogenomics. Co-authored by two experts in mitochondrial determinants of health, early chapters describe the structural organization of mitochondria and mitochondrial genetics using different animal models. Central chapters discuss the role of mitogenomics in metabolic, viral, bacterial, and parasitic diseases, fungal infestations, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. The book concludes with the prospects of studying mitochondrial genes using next generation sequencing and the various methodologies for correction of genetic defects in mitochondria. Mitochondrial Genomics and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diseases offers a strong foundation for academic researchers, industry scientists, and students interested in disease resistance, immunology, and mitogenomics.
  • Carbon Incentives, Plans, and Policies in Agriculture

    • 1 Edición
    • Ram Swaroop Meena + 3 más
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    Economic incentives intended to catalyze environmentally responsible behavior have assumed a central role in confronting climate change, food insecurity, and natural resource degradation. Notwithstanding their promise, many programs underperform owing to methodological gaps, limited transparency, and insufficient regulatory oversight. Carbon Incentives, Plans, and Policies in Agriculture undertakes a critical appraisal of these constraints and advances evidence‑based propositions for strengthening carbon credit mechanisms across agricultural systems and value chains.The volume assembles a globally diverse authorship to synthesize emergent strategies and forward trajectories in carbon financing and monetization, green accounting, ecological and environmental economics, and carbon credit trading, while situating these within the broader sustainability imperatives of agroecosystems. Distinctive emphasis is placed on measurement and methodological rigor, including quantification protocols, MRV frameworks, and domain‑specific estimation approaches for soils, croplands, grasslands, and agroforestry, together with field-level interventions (e.g., energy and water use efficiency, best management practices, and green manuring) and technological enablement (notably, AI-supported assessment). Integrating scientific, policy, and economic perspectives, this book furnishes a conceptual and operational foundation for scholars, researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers seeking to design effective, transparent, and equitable governance and planning protocols for a low‑carbon agricultural transition.
  • Evolutionary Adaptations and Mosquito-Borne Viruses

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 70
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    Evolutionary Adaptations and Mosquito-Borne Viruses comprises comprehensive reviews of various topics in mosquito adaptations and mosquito-virus interactions, with insights into future research prospects. The topics covered in this volume include mechanisms of insecticide resistance, thermal and desiccation tolerance, insect-specific viruses and their interactions with pathogenic viruses, mosquito viral immunity, factors affecting vector competence, host preference, saliva and viral pathogenesis, microbiota and symbionts, gene drives and genetic modification of mosquitoes, and microRNA roles in mosquito-virus interactions.