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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.

  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 193
    • Inglés
    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 193, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates that highlight new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors.

  • Fostering and the Human-Animal Bond

    A Guide for Companion Animal Foster Care Providers and Shelters
    • 1 Edición
    • Laura A. Reese
    • Inglés
    Fostering and the Human-Animal Bond: A Guide for Companion Animal Foster Care Providers and Shelters delves into the profound connection between humans and animals in animal fostering. Faced with capacity challenges, shelters often struggle to maintain animal health and welfare, sometimes leading to euthanasia. By examining various facets of the fostering experience, it provides essential information to improve volunteer recruitment and retention, ultimately benefiting both the animals and those who care for them. This comprehensive guide, written by an animal welfare expert, integrates interdisciplinary research from animal behavior, welfare, volunteerism, social work, and psychology.The book explores methods to enhance the emotional well-being of foster volunteers, their coping mechanisms, and the overall welfare of the animals, making it an invaluable resource for shelter professionals, foster coordinators, researchers, and students in related fields with its practical advice and insights to support and improve the fostering experience.

  • Climate Change and Agricultural Ecosystems

    Current Challenges and Adaptation
    • 2 Edición
    • Olubukola Oluranti Babalola + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Fully revised to include the latest scientific developments, Climate Change and Agricultural Ecosystems: Current Challenges and Adaptation, Second Edition continues to provide vital insights into the complex and dynamic relationship between climate, agriculture, soil and plants. Building on its proven value in guiding real-world application as well as inspiring further research, this new edition includes new insights and practices. Agricultural ecosystems are highly dependent on weather and climate for the production of necessary foods to sustain human life. Despite leading cutting-edge tools and technologies for developing improved varieties, genetically modified organisms, and irrigation systems, climate change is still a major constraint to agricultural productivity. It takes years to assess the impacts of climate change and vulnerability to it and to prepare proper countermeasures against it. Developing countermeasures drawn based on scientific diagnosis and assessment of the impacts of climate change on agriculture are essential in establishing the vision and administrative policies of future agriculture. Climate Change and Agricultural Ecosystems focuses on recent research and updates on interactions between agriculture, ecosystems, environment, and climate change bringing together ideas and innovations of the latest scientific findings on climate change and enriched by renowned researchers knowledge and experience in this field. It reflects the importance of acting now on climate change: to eliminate hunger; to enable the agriculture sectors to adapt to climate change.

  • Fruit Microbiome

    Emerging Aspects in Postharvest Disease Management
    • 1 Edición
    • Ajay Kumar + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Fruit Microbiome: Emerging Aspects in Postharvest Disease Management covers all areas of microbial ecology and serves as a basis for innovative methods of microbiome engineering and the incorporation of probiotics on fruit nutritional quality. Emphasizing the latest advancements in the fruit microbiome and applications in biocontrol perspectives, the book includes advanced and recent insights into the development of microbial pesticides that will be helpful for those seeking ways to protect and improve plant health and yield protection.Phyto-mic... plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and productivity of all plants, including fruit plants whose yield contributes to global food security. Fruit also harbors numerous microbial communities as an epiphytes or endophytes, and theses microbes play a vital role in protecting them from pathogen invasion during pre-or- postharvest storage. Further, the development and commercialization of several biocontrol products derived from fruits microbiome have proven relevant in broader plant disease management.

  • Role of Antioxidants in Abiotic Stress Management

    • 1 Edición
    • Zaid Ulhassan + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Role of Antioxidants in Abiotic Stress Management covers the antioxidant defense system in plants, providing key insights on how to generate tolerant varieties that can adapt to harsh environmental conditions without adverse impacts on crop productivity. The book covers a broad range of antioxidant responses, describing how global climate changes and the overexploitation of natural or anthropogenic resources creates abiotic stressors. The potential impacts of factors such as heavy metals/metalloids, drought/water deficit, salinity, extreme temperatures, anoxia, and high light intensity are covered, along with discussions on how to improve crop growth and development at different stages.Written by a team of international experts, this book provides an important reference on morphological, physiological, biochemical, metabolic, anatomical and molecular responses of plants under stress factors.

  • Phytomicrobiome and Stress Regulation

    • 1 Edición
    • Azam Khan + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Phytomicrobiome and Stress Regulation, a volume in the Microbiome Research in Plants and Soil series, provides an in-depth examination of how plant-associated microbial communities mitigate various stresses. The book explores the complexities of abiotic and biotic stresses faced by plants, emphasizing the importance of the phytobiome in stress alleviation. This comprehensive overview sheds light on the significant role that microbial composition and diversity play in driving ecological functions and enhancing plant resilience. In addition to addressing stress mitigation, the book highlights advances in applied crop microbiology and the dynamic responses of microbial communities to environmental changes.It underscores the impact of these communities on soil functioning and ecosystem health, making it a critical resource for understanding future climate change scenarios and their implications for plant health. Through detailed studies and evidence-based insights, the book aims to foster a more complete understanding of the intricate relationship between plants and their microbial allies.

  • Environmentally Safe Strategies for Plant Protection Against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

    • 1 Edición
    • Parissa Taheri
    • Inglés
    Environmentally Safe Strategies for Plant Protection Against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses presents environmentally friendly and safe methods for plant protection against not only biotic stresses caused by various pathogens and pests, but also against abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, UV radiations, flood, unfavorable temperature, and pH, etc. The book aims to present approaches for both abiotic and biotic stresses, providing a valuable, integrated view to inspire new research as well as to implement and develop new practices.As global demand for organic food and feed products increases, it is necessary to focus on research areas related to discovery, application and demonstrating the modes of action of natural compounds obtained from various plants or mushrooms, as well as beneficial microbes and their metabolites involved in plant protection against biotic and abiotic stresses. These natural compounds, biocontrol agents and their volatile or non-volatile metabolites, which might have direct antagonism against phytopathogens and pests or indirect effect via induction of plant defense, could be formulated and used with high durability to control various environmental stresses in an eco-friendly manner.

  • Sorghum and Millets

    Chemistry, Technology, and Nutritional Attributes
    • 3 Edición
    • John Taylor + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Sorghum and Millets: Chemistry, Technology, and Nutritional Attributes, Third Edition is the leading resource for state-of-art knowledge on grain science and utilization surrounding sorghum and millets. The book covers important scientific knowledge, including basic science—genetics, chemistry, and biochemistry—food chemistry, nutritional quality and health-promoting attributes, agronomy, and food and feed processing technologies. Other sections delve into structure, chemistry, biochemistry, grain components, and the technologies used for food processing. Additionally, it provides holistic and complete information about all technologies in the sorghum and millets food value chain, from genomics-based breeding to grain- and product quality assurance.Sorghum and the millets are the 5th and 6th most important cereal grains in terms of production and are cultivated across the world. They have a very wide range of end-uses as traditional staple foods and beverages, modern processed foods, and with respect to sorghum, industrial applications, including biofuels, and as an animal and aquaculture feedstuff.

  • Advances in Insect Physiology

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 68
    • Inglés
    Advances in Insect Physiology, Volume 68 in the series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sections in this new release include The immune and non-immune defenses of aphids, Ecology, Evolution, and Mechanisms of Taste in Social Insects, Neuroendocrine regulation of Malpighian tubules, Tick gut physiology, and Drosophila/insect immunity.

  • Designer Poultry Eggs

    Innovations, Applications, and Future Outlook
    • 1 Edición
    • Arup Giri + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Designer Poultry Eggs: Innovations, Applications, and Future Outlook serves as a comprehensive guide to the science and practical applications of improving egg quality. It explores cutting-edge methods for enriching eggs with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, while simultaneously reducing cholesterol content. This book is ideal for food scientists, nutritionists, and poultry industry professionals who aim to meet consumer demands, improve egg production, and promote sustainable practices. Beyond nutrient enrichment, the book delves into the use of antioxidants and innovative production strategies to create healthier eggs.It also offers insights into future trends, market applications, and the growing role of designer eggs in addressing global nutritional challenges. With actionable knowledge and strategies, this resource empowers readers to adopt sustainable solutions for enhancing egg quality and overcoming production challenges.

  • Insect Anatomy

    Structure and Function
    • 1 Edición
    • Bernard Moussian
    • Inglés
    Insect Anatomy: Structure and Function provides both morphological and anatomical descriptions of insect tissues and organs and the underlying genetic mechanisms of their function using updated methods. Insects play important roles in diverse ecosystems, with subsequent, tremendous impacts on human society through disease, agriculture effects, and more. Both beneficial and detrimental insect species continuously challenge agriculture and medicine. Written by international experts of insect morphology and anatomy, this book offers concise descriptions of all parts of an insect’s anatomy, including the brain and nervous system, tracheal system, blood, reproductive organs, and kidney system.

  • Plastics in the Sea

    Occurrence and Impacts
    • 1 Edición
    • Sandra E. Shumway + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Plastics in the Sea: Occurrence and Impacts is a comprehensive reference written by renowned leaders in the field. It synthesizes existing knowledge of how mega-, macro-, micro-, and nanoplastics impact marine environments and marine life, ranging from zooplankton, fishes, and invertebrates to birds, mammals, turtles, manatees, and other megafauna. The chapters provide basic and integrated discussions of the presence, sources, and fates; methodologies for detection, chemistry, and degradation; impacts on organisms and food webs; implications for fisheries and aquaculture; policy and public engagement; and economic and legal implications of plastic pollution. Plastics in the Sea: Occurrence and Impacts is an indispensable resource for marine resource managers, ecotoxicologists, fisheries stakeholders, policymakers, and academic researchers interested in the occurrence, impacts, and mitigation of marine plastic pollution.

  • Nanomaterials for Enhanced Plant-Based Food Production

    • 1 Edición
    • Huseyin Tombuloglu + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Nanomaterials for Enhanced Plant-Based Food Production a new release in the Nanomaterial-Plant Interactions series, presents up-to-date insights on the use of nano-enabled agricultural tools from nanofertilizers to nanosensors, including how to balance safety and environmental impact concerns to ensure optimal utilization. The book provides a range of solution options and guides the reader in identifying the most appropriate choice. With state-of-the-art, broad coverage of recent and potential applications, this book covers the most recent advances in the application of nanotechnology toward fulfilling the world's food demands for present and future generations.

  • Biotic Stress Tolerance in Horticultural Crops

    Challenges and Mitigation Strategies
    • 1 Edición
    • Avinash Chandra Rai + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Biotic Stress Tolerance in Horticultural Crops: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies explores concepts, strategies, and recent advancements in the area of biotic stress tolerance in horticultural crops, highlighting the latest advances in molecular breeding, genome sequencing, and functional genomics approaches. The book highlights a variety of aspects of biotic stress tolerance in horticultural crops, from classical breeding, hybrid breeding, speed breeding, epigenetics, gene/quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping, transgenics, physiological and biochemical approaches to OMICS approaches, including functional genomics, proteomics, and genomics assisted breeding. This volume has been designed to include the advancements mitigating the effects of bacterial, viral, fungal, and insects-pests.Reader... will find this to be a comprehensive resource for anyone working in the field of biotic stress management in horticultural crops, including students, educators, and scientists in industry and academia.

  • Harmful Algal Blooms

    Environmental Factors and Molecular Mechanisms
    • 1 Edición
    • Senjie Lin
    • Inglés
    Harmful Algal Blooms: Environmental Factors and Molecular Mechanisms offers a genomic and ecological perspective on harmful algal blooms, or HABs. The book provides the most updated and comprehensive knowledge crucial for understanding the causes of HABs while also synthesizing foundational knowledge with recent discoveries. Written by an expert in algal molecular ecology, it blends molecular biology, physiology, and ecology to examine how harmful algae thrive on environmental conditions like climate change. After introducing historical ecological models, the book delves into the influencing factors and underlying molecular mechanisms of HABs.Other sections explore an integrated molecular approach to incorporate energy, nutrients, defenses, and sexual reproduction (ENDs) as a resolution for HAB growth. This is an important resource for researchers and students in marine biology and ecology fields, as well as phycological and environmental studies.

  • Aedes Aegypti

    Ecology, Population Control, and Vector-borne Disease Prevention
    • 1 Edición
    • B. Vaseeharan + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Aedes aegypti: Ecology, Population Control, and Vector-borne Disease Prevention offers a comprehensive exploration of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, a notorious vector responsible for transmitting diseases such as dengue, Zika, and yellow fever. From its biology and ecological behavior to its microbiota and role in global health crises, the book delves deeply into the intricacies of this species. It stands as a valuable resource for researchers, public health officials, and anyone interested in understanding the challenges posed by this resilient mosquito and the innovative measures employed to mitigate its impact on human health.In addition to extensively discussing the mosquito’s role as a vector, the book emphasizes cutting-edge population control strategies, including genetic modifications, microbial interventions, and community-based efforts. It also addresses the global scale of vector-borne diseases, providing actionable insights into prevention methods, surveillance systems, and the urgent need for interdisciplinary collaboration.

  • Evapotranspiration in Agro-Ecosystems and Forestry

    Spatio-temporal Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Suat Irmak
    • Inglés
    Evapotranspiration in Agro-Ecosystems and Forestry: Spatio-temporal Applications presents the progress and advances made in terms of science and application of evaporation, transpiration, and evapotranspiration for various vegetation surfaces, water bodies, and bare soil under different soil and crop management (including different irrigation and tillage management) conditions. Sections on forest and wetlands evapotranspiration and grassland evaporative losses are included, as are the fundamentals of original Penman, Penman-Monteith, Shuttleworth-Wallace and ASCE-EWRI and FAO56 Penman-Monteith equations and their derivatives.The book is an excellent resource to better understand the progression and applications and dynamics of most recent evapotranspiration, evaporation and transpiration measurement and modeling technologies. Case studies will be provided in terms of how different technologies are currently deployed, how data are used for providing information and management decisions to the users.

  • Yarrowia Lipolytica Yeast

    From Metabolic Engineering to Biotechnological Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Mohamed Koubaa + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Yarrowia Lipolytica Yeast: From Metabolic Engineering to Biotechnological Applications gathers all the information about the genetics, uses, extraction, purification, and applications of this non-conventional yeast, not just focusing on the genetics and metabolic engineering, nor on its biotechnological applications. Chapters cover the genetic modifications and techniques used to genetically modify Y. Lipolytica, fermentation conditions, various media used in biotechnological applications, and all value-added compounds that can be produced. Edited by the most renowned researchers of this yeast, this book is of great interest to industries t working on biofuel production or searching for environmentally-frie... natural alternatives for their chemically produced value-added compounds.

  • Tilapia Farming

    Breeding Plans, Mass Seed Production, and Aquaculture Technologies
    • 1 Edición
    • Gulam Hussain
    • Inglés
    Tilapia Farming: Breeding Plans, Mass Seed Production, and Aquaculture Technologies provides the latest information on global tilapia farming, hatchery stock breeding, novel aquaculture technologies, feed and fish health management, and food safety and supply chain considerations. Immensely popular for its high nutritional value and low cost of production, tilapia has recently been recognized as the second most farmed fish worldwide. Given the increase in global tilapia production from 369,000 metric tons at the turn of the 21st century to about 6.8 million metric tons in 2020, this book serves as a critically important guide for hatchery operators and aquaculture entrepreneurs.Writte... by a leading expert on aquaculture research and development, this book introduces readers to the global tilapia aquaculture industry and delivers key information on general and reproductive biology of tilapia. Early chapters explore brood stock management and the development and operation of mixed sex and monosex commercial tilapia seed production systems, semi-intensive culture systems, and intensive culture systems. Central chapters explore novel tilapia farming technologies, feed and feeding, major diseases, and tilapia health management. Final chapters discuss practical concepts in food safety, processing and trade, and future prospects of the industry.Tilapia Farming: Breeding Plans, Mass Seed Production, and Aquaculture Technologies addresses novel information on the latest biological, technological, and supply chain considerations for tilapia aquaculture. It is an indispensable guide for applied scientists and aquaculture stakeholders worldwide.

  • Microalgae and One Health

    Fundamentals, Biocompounds, and Health and Environmental Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Antonio Pérez-Gálvez + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Microalgae and One Health: Fundamentals, Biocompounds, and Health and Environmental Applications provides a novel compendium of the interdisciplinary applications of microalgae. Adverse global changes, including climate change, environmental pollution, urbanization, globalization, industrialization, and food insecurity are imminent threats to global health as they accelerate damage to humanity, wildlife, and the biosphere. The One Health concept asserts that these contemporary challenges are entwined in the interdependence of humans, animals, and our shared environment. This book examines the use of microalgae in human and animal nutrition, healthcare, and novel technologies applied to sustainable environmental processes.Written by a globally diverse network of experts, this book is systematically structured to illustrate the applications of microalgae. The first section of the book covers the fundamentals of microalgae, from chemistry to industry applications. The next section further examines microalgae chemistry and identifies bioactive compounds. Subsequent sections examine the utility of microalgae in One Health, from human therapeutic potential to animal health and sustainability. The book concludes with a comprehensive market analysis, regulatory discussion, and safety considerations associated with microalgae products.

  • The Science of Tequila

    • 1 Edición
    • Anne Gschaedler Mathis + 3 más
    • Inglés
    The Science of Tequila is the first English language book published on Tequila production. The book contextualizes tequila with historical, social, and cultural information, covering the cultivation of the Agave tequilana plant, the stages of the tequila production process, and the characterization of the final product. Finally, the management of tequila by-products are covered, including their sustainable uses and potential as biofuels. This book will be of interest to beverage scientists interested in the distillation and fermentation of alcoholic beverages, plant scientists interested in the agave plant, and engineers in the alcoholic beverages, biorefinery, vinasses, and waste treatment industries.R&D departments at beverage companies interested in producing tequila or mezcal will also benefit from this reference.

  • Cell Migration in Development

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 164
    • Inglés
    Cell Migration in Development, Volume 163 highlights new advances in the field, with chapters written by an international board of authors who update on high-profile topics such as. Single-cell migration in development - lessons from germ-cells, Lipid/membrane regulation during cell migration and invasion, Remodeling of the extracellular matrix and cell-matrix adhesion during collective cell migration, From cessation of neural crest migration to onset of gangliogenesis, Collective migration in confined spaces: the case of trunk neural crest, From single to collective: the mechanisms underlying cell migration in early development, Direct and indirect roles of Nodal signaling in developmental cell migration.

  • Role of Antioxidants in Mitigating Plant Stress

    • 1 Edición
    • Azamal Husen
    • Inglés
    Role of Antioxidants in Mitigating Plant Stress explores the fundamental roles and mechanistic approaches of antioxidant stress tolerance strategies. With chapters addressing both enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants, it provides a clear guide for understanding plant responses. Presenting current understanding of these components, the book features their role, molecular properties, and reaction mechanisms to various environmental conditions. This book provides an important reference for researchers and advanced level students seeking to improve plant health.Plants are regularly exposed to various kinds of abiotic and biotic stresses in their natural environmental conditions. These stresses have significant influence on agriculture worldwide and thus, lead to massive economic losses as well as food insecurity. Research has identified many of the effects of, and mitigation techniques for, various stresses that impact plant systems. Strategies for strengthening the antioxidant defense system can increase yields and protect crop plants from a variety of stresses.

  • Cheese

    Chemistry, Physics and Microbiology
    • 5 Edición
    • Paul L.H. McSweeney + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Cheese: Chemistry, Physics and Microbiology, Fifth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the chemical, biochemical, microbiological, and physico-chemical aspects of cheese, taking the reader from the rennet and acid coagulation of milk to the role of cheese and related foods in addressing public health issues. This updated revision, the most comprehensive work on the science of cheese, addresses the basic definition of cheese, along with the diverse factors that affect its quality. Understanding these fermented milk-based food products is vital to a global audience.Divided in two volumes, this book contains by far the most comprehensive coverage of the scientific aspects of this important dairy product, covering all aspects of cheese manufacture and ripening from the standpoint of basic science (vol 1). In addition, coverage is included of all major families of cheese (vol 2).

  • Sea Otter Conservation II

    Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration
    • 2 Edición
    • Shawn Larson + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Driven to the brink of extinction by the maritime fur trade, sea otter recovery is a remarkable success story, one with broad implications to our understanding of their life history, ecology, and socio-ecology. Sea Otter Conservation II: Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration summarizes current knowledge regarding sea otter recovery and the role it plays in the restoration and resilience of coastal systems. Written by experts in the field, this volume describes the influence of sea otters in kelp, seagrass, salt marsh, and mixed sediment communities, and how their ecological effects can link marine and terrestrial systems. The authors consider the ecological and socio-ecological consequences of the maritime fur trade, the ways in which abundant food and space have affected sea otter recovery, and the potential of future sea otter reintroductions to aid their recovery and that of related ecosystems. This book reviews the latest methods in monitoring sea otter behavior, population status and genetic diversity, and the impact of climate change on sea otters and their associated communities. Sea Otter Conservation II: Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration is an important resource for anyone studying ecology, conservation, or restoration.

  • The Sustainable Food Choice

    An Interdisciplinary Approach to Consumer Food Behavior
    • 1 Edición
    • Valentina Carfora
    • Inglés
    The Sustainable Food Choice: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Consumer Food Behaviour explores the intricate relationship between individual preferences, societal norms, and global challenges in the pursuit of sustainable eating habits. Featuring contributions from experts across various fields, the book delves into the nutritional, social, and psychological foundations of food choices, the influence of technology and innovation, and the role of policy in guiding consumer behavior. Through comprehensive analysis and case studies, it offers a roadmap for promoting environmentally friendly and health-conscious food consumption patterns.The book is structured into three sections, with each part focusing on unique aspects of sustainable eating. Highlights include chapters on psychological predictors of food choices, the impact of political attitudes, mindfulness in eating, front-of-package labeling, and smartphone interventions. It provides a holistic understanding of how science, mindfulness, and technology can be leveraged to encourage sustainable food choices.

  • Rice Cultivation Under Abiotic Stress

    Challenges and Opportunities
    • 1 Edición
    • Sudhakar Srivastava + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Rice Cultivation under Abiotic Stresses: Challenges and Opportunities provides a unique look at three key factors in optimized rice yield – cultivation practices, understanding abiotic stress response, and mitigation strategies – enabling the reader to better understand the cause, effect, and means of protecting rice crop yield. It is a uniquely comprehensive resource for advancing the sustainable and optimal production of rice that will be a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in Agriculture, Agronomy, Botany, Plant Physiology, and Environmental Science.Rice is the primary source of energy for over half of the world’s people. It can play a vital role against mal and under nutrition, but as climate and other abiotic challenges continue to impact yield, steps need to be taken to ensure production.

  • Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels

    • 1 Edición
    • Mejdi Jeguirim + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels serves as an invaluable resource to enhance pomegranate farming and fruit processing industries while minimizing environmental impacts. The book delves into multiple sustainable applications, spanning biotechnological, agricultural, environmental, and energy sectors. It provides in-depth identification, quantification, and characterization of pomegranate wastes along with their potential in livestock breeding. Notably, it explores the use of bioactive compounds from by-products in food products, and details pomegranate's health benefits, including antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This comprehensive guide is essential for researchers, decision-makers, and industry professionals.

  • Non-thermal Processing of Major Food Macromolecules

    • 1 Edición
    • Seid Reza Falsafi + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Non-thermal Processing of Major Food Macromolecules provides comprehensive knowledge on state-of-the-art approaches utilized to process foods and/or modify their physicochemical structural – along with the technofunctional attributes of food macromolecules (i.e., protein, starch, lipids) – through novel non-thermal processing techniques. Sections explore the impact of non-thermal processing on proteins, starches, and on lipids and present the challenges for the food application of non-thermal processing treatments, thus suggesting how to push the food application of these architectures forward around the world.Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is a great resource for researchers and industry personnel working in the various fields of non-thermal processing treatments, particularly in the food areas.

  • Microbial Inoculants

    Soil Dynamics and Nutrient Bioavailability
    • 1 Edición
    • Ajay Kumar + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Microbial Inoculants: Soil Dynamics and Nutrient Bioavailability is an essential volume in the Plant and Soil Microbiome series. This book delves into the foundational and contemporary details regarding the use of microbial inoculants, which are living organisms like fungi, bacteria, and microalgae, sourced from soil, plants, water, and organic materials. Acting as biostimulants or biocontrol agents, these inoculants offer an environmentally-frie... alternative to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, playing a crucial role in soil conservation, plant health, and crop yield enhancement.Apart from exploring the nexus between plant and soil, the book also discusses the range of applications of microbial inoculants in agricultural and environmental practices. It provides insights into how these microorganisms contribute to sustainable farming by enhancing nutrient bioavailability and protecting crops from diseases, thus promoting better yield and overall plant vitality. This volume is a valuable resource for those interested in advancing agricultural techniques through the utilization of natural, biotic solutions.

  • Carbohydrate Nutrition

    • 1 Edición
    • Bin Zhang + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Carbohydrate Nutrition discusses the nutritional functionality of foods in addressing the current metabolic disease epidemic. It begins by introducing the sources and structures of various carbohydrates, including starch, human milk oligosaccharides, polyols, arabinoxylan, beta-glucan, and cellulose, along with their function in the small intestine and colon. The book offers a comprehensive examination of carbohydrates, covering their chemistry, classification, digestion and health implications. The importance of prebiotic carbohydrates, such as human milk oligosaccharides and dietary fibers like cellulose, arabinoxylans, and beta-glucan is also discussed.Each chapter is authored by leading experts in the field making Carbohydrate Nutrition is a valuable resource for nutrition researchers, food scientists, food chemists, and those studying related topics. Readers can apply these insights to the design and development of foods with improved carbohydrate nutrition.

  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 192
    • Inglés
    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 192, 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. Chapters in this new release include The USDA Desert Soil-Geomorphology Project (1957-1972), Electrochemical transformations of nutrients in the soils vis-a-vis geochemistry of potentially and readily available nutrients under different soil moisture regimes: a review, Current approaches in the characterization and quantification of soil crusts, Soil fauna impacts on carbon cycling in managed grasslands: a review, Deciphering PGPR Mechanisms in Saline Soils: Enhancing Plant Productivity, and much more. Other chapters cover Interventions of microbial fuel cell technology for management of agricultural residues: Challenges and future perspectives.

  • Culinary Nutrition

    The Science and Practice of Healthy Cooking
    • 2 Edición
    • Jacqueline B. Marcus
    • Inglés
    Culinary Nutrition: The Science and Practice of Healthy Cooking, Second Edition is one of the first textbooks specifically written to bridge the relationship between food science, nutrition, and culinology as well as consumer choices for diet, health, and enjoyment. The book uses a comprehensive format with real-life applications, recipes, and color photographs of finished dishes to emphasize the necessity of sustainably deliverable, health-beneficial, and taste-desirable products.The book includes pedagogical elements to enhance and reinforce learning opportunities; explores which foods and beverages involve the optimum nutritional values for dietary and health needs; includes specific dietary requirements throughout the lifecycle; and examines how foods and beverages are produced. The fully revised second edition includes updated dietary and health guidelines and recommendations; more vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based meals; updated protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral recommendations; environmental and sustainability considerations; and much more.

  • Handbook of Milk Production, Quality and Nutrition

    • 1 Edición
    • Tanmoy Rana
    • Inglés
    Handbook of Milk Production, Quality and Nutrition emphasizes new applications to promote healthy milk production, processing, and product development in the milk industry, highlighting the role clean milk has in the prevention of health and disease. Sections cover the general aspects of milk production and its environmental impact on animal health, explain milk’s global nutritional appeal and its role as a source of both macro and micronutrients for human health, address issues of lactose intolerance and how this ailment is perceived globally, and discuss milk’s relevance on bone, ocular, and gut health.Finally, the book brings awareness to milk’s microbial pathogens, toxins, and heavy metals, and health concerns, while also updating on regulatory health and nutrition claims and recent legislative developments.

  • Roles of Osmolytes in Changing Environment

    • 1 Edición
    • Azamal Husen
    • Inglés
    Roles of Osmolytes in Changing Environment is the only available comprehensive coverage of the recent advances in our understanding on how plants coordinate with different osmolytes, and their role in improving the tolerance of plants under stress conditions. Including insights of their effect against cold, heat, UV, submergence, wounding, extremes of temperature, drought, salinity, high metal concentrations, water logging, pollution, and nutrient deficiency stress, the book also explains the role of various osmolytes against phytopathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, nematodes, and insects. Understanding the significance of different osmolytes for sustainable plant growth and production under diverse stress situations is increasingly important for both crop and non-crop plants. This volume presents the latest research and inspires further research toward osmolyte use in developing stress tolerance in plants. Roles of Osmolytes in Changing Environment is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers and advanced level students working in plant biology, plant physiology, plant stress physiology, plant biochemistry, botanical or crop sciences, environmental sciences, and ecological sciences.

  • Nutrición y dietética clínica

    • 5 Edición
    • Jordi Salas-Salvadó + 1 más
    • Español
    Nutrición y dietética clínica se consolida en esta quinta edición como una obra esencial para los profesionales de la salud por su enfoque riguroso y multidisciplinar sobre el tratamiento dietético de las enfermedades relacionadas con la alimentación. Destaca el carácter colaborativo de la obra y su alcance global, ya que cuenta con la experiencia de más de 100 autores españoles e hispanoamericanos, todos ellos médicos, dietistas-nutricioni... o profesionales de otras especialidades relacionadas con la alimentación y la nutrición. Una importante novedad en esta edición es la introducción de un capítulo sobre trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, así como un anexo titulado «Nombres de alimentos en países de habla hispana» que, sin duda, apoya la consolidación de la proyección internacional de este texto, especialmente en países de América Latina, respetando la diversidad cultural y lingüística utilizando los términos propios de cada región para facilitar la compren­sión global. Los directores de la obra, el Prof. Jordi Salas-Salvadó y la Dra. Nancy Babio, junto con las Dras. Anna Bonada, M. Engràcia Saló y Rosa Burgos, y el Dr. Guillermo Cárdenas, han liderado este proyecto con dedicación y compromiso, asegurando la calidad y el rigor científico que han caracterizado Nutrición y dietética clínica desde la primera edición. La nueva edición ofrece acceso al e-book en el que se incluyen preguntas de autoevaluación con respuestas razonadas para fomentar la reflexión y evaluar la comprensión de los contenidos.

  • Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate

    • 1 Edición
    • Veerasamy Sejian + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate aims to make the global scientific and academic communities aware of the potential of goats as a livestock of the future. When compared to more popular meat sources like cattle and swine, goats have a lower carbon footprint and can aid in mitigating the effects of climate change, as well as improving food production, poverty and equity issues. This book will discuss the implications of climate change on goat production systems and emphasize the physiological potential of goats to adapt to erratically changing climatic conditions. Furthermore, the book includes chapters on strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on goat production and highlights novel technologies used to assess the impact of heat stress in goats. Technology transfer strategies and policy-related issues will also be covered.Written and edited by an international team of experts on goats, livestock, animal agriculture, and climate-smart food systems, Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate will appeal to a broad audience, from researchers to livestock specialists, veterinarians, and policymakers in food and sustainability.

  • Small Ruminant Welfare, Production and Sustainability

    • 1 Edición
    • Govind Kannan
    • Inglés
    Small ruminant production, particularly that of sheep and goats, has steadily increased over the years, with goat production alone doubling during the past three decades. Increased public attention to the impact of livestock management methods on animal well-being warrants rigorous research and dissemination of findings to address this issue. Small Ruminant Welfare, Production, and Sustainability focuses on advances in assessing and improving small ruminant well-being and the implications for the sheep and goat sectors worldwide. A variety of assessment systems for small-ruminant wellbeing are considered, including behavior, health, physiology, immunology, productivity, product quality, neural networks, thermal imaging, facial recognition, and artificial intelligence. Current methods and novel management practices are examined as they relate to both animal welfare and improvement of production systems.Small Ruminant Welfare, Production, and Sustainability is a welcome addition to the current body of work the current body of work on small ruminant management systems and welfare. Researchers in the fields of animal science, agricultural science, neuroscience, ethics and veterinary medicine, as well as stakeholders in the small ruminant industry and policymakers will benefit from this multidisciplinary resource.

  • Craft Beer

    New Frontiers in Brewing Science
    • 1 Edición
    • Patrizia Romano + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Recently, both researchers and consumers have shown strong and growing interest in craft beer, which is characterized by its small batches, local breweries, and unique varieties. Craft Beer: New Frontiers in Brewing Science provides a comprehensive picture of the craft beer market, history and legal definition, brewing processes, and the qualities and styles of the end product. It emphasizes traditional and innovative microbial resources involved in the fermentation process, as well as safety, nutrition, and emerging problems, such as the sustainability of the production process.Craft Beer: New Frontiers in Brewing Science is the first and only scientific text to comprehensively summarize this exciting field. Researchers and students in interested brewing science, as well as industry specialists from beer companies will all benefit from this unique resource.

  • Kidney Development and Regeneration

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 163
    • Inglés
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  • Mechanical Separation Processes in the Food Industry

    Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry
    • 1 Edición
    • Seid Mahdi Jafari + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Mechanical Separation Processes in the Food Industry, a volume in the Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry series, explains the processing operations and equipment necessary for mechanical separation unit operations, including filtration, centrifugation, sieving, metal detection, sedimentation, etc. These processes and unit operations are very important in the manufacture of products such as cream, fruit juices, beverages, refining of edible oils and sugar. The book's chapters emphasize basic texts relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of food engineering principles and the relevant processing equipment for mechanical separation unit operations.Written by experts in the field of food engineering, and 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 particular food processing operations and equipment.

  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 191
    • Inglés
    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 191, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, with this volume presenting chapters on Climate-smart water technologies and strategies for a resilient forage production system, Principles and Application of Nitrogen Management in Precision Agriculture: A Review, No-Till System: a genuine Brazilian technology that meets current global demands, Nutrient management in crop production and dynamics of soil organic carbon in the Indo-Gangetic plains of South Asia, A Global Review of the Impacts of Saltwater Intrusion on Soils and Ecosystems, and more.Other chapters cover Optimizing nitrogen use efficiency in European livestock systems: From feed to plant growth, and Impact of Soil Erosion on Soil Organic Carbon Loss and Its Implications for Carbon Neutrality

  • Current Topics in Developmental Biology

    Fertilization and Activation of Development
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 162
    • Inglés
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  • Atlas of Marine Invertebrate Larvae

    • 2 Edición
    • Michael J. Boyle + 2 más
    • Inglés
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  • Terrestrial Biomes

    Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity
    • 1 Edición
    • Germano Leão Demolin-Leite
    • Inglés
    Terrestrial Biomes: Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity explores the effects of anthropogenic activities on Earth’s terrestrial biomes, species, and climate. The book summarizes operational and potential monitoring tools to conserve or recover terrestrial biomes at a global scale. Written by international experts in ecology and biodiversity conservation, this book identifies the challenges and threats to terrestrial organisms and connects them to real cases of conservation.This is an important resource for students, professors, researchers, and governmental and non-governmental organizations active in biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation.

  • Innovative Conservation Techniques and Perspectives

    Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity
    • 1 Edición
    • Germano Leão Demolin-Leite
    • Inglés
    Innovative Conservation Techniques and Perspectives: Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity explores operational and potential monitoring tools to conserve and/or recover biomes at a global scale. Written by international experts in ecology and biodiversity conservation, this book identifies operational, emerging, and proposed methods for land monitoring and management across the world’s biomes. This important resource on biodiversity is an ideal resource for students, professors, researchers, and both governmental and non-governmental organizations active in biodiversity conservation.

  • Nano-bioinoculants

    Smart Tools for Modern Agriculture
    • 1 Edición
    • Parul Chaudhary + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Nano-bioinoculants: Smart Tools for Modern Agriculture discusses the interactions between nanoparticles and soil–plants–microbio... systems in a single-volume book designed to guide improvements in sustainable agriculture i.e. plant production and soil health. Past practices for the application of pesticides and chemical fertilizers have reduced the beneficial microbial diversity and soil fertility essential for optimal crop yield and overall plant health. As a result, developing innovative approaches to plant/soil health maintenance, bioremediation process, and stress management is advancing. Plant protection methods are increasingly being tailored to improve sustainable precision results, reduce environmental impact, and to target specific plant health challenges. Nano-bioinoculants: Smart Tools for Modern Agriculture explains nanoparticles and beneficial microbes and their impact on soil microbiomes, soil fertility restoration, remediation of contaminated soil, and plant health. It also highlights nanoparticles and bioinoculants in stress management, plant growth, and productivity, as well as covering the potentially toxic effect of nanoparticles on humans and the environment. This volume in the Nanomaterial-Plant Interactions series explores the potential of nano-biotechnology for better agronomic performance and sustainability.

  • Nanotechnology of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Production

    • 1 Edición
    • PK Gupta
    • Inglés
    Nanotechnology of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Production compiles the most impactful emerging research on the use of nanotechnology in animal sciences. This novel data, methods, and technologies will improve animal health, welfare, production, and nutrition, and will have implications for the future of human health, disease control, and food safety. Authored by a renowned animal toxicologist, this book introduces the history of nanotechnology in animal science before delving into its interdisciplinary applications. Central chapters explore nanomaterials in animal disease treatment, nanovaccine development, nanotechnology in animal nutrition and production, and applications for antibiotic-based therapies.Concluding chapters summarize the risks of these novel technologies, their challenges, and opportunities in various animal science sectors. This is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and animal scientists seeking information on cutting edge nano- and biotechnological advancements.

  • CRISPR for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture

    • 1 Edición
    • Jen-Tsung Chen
    • Inglés
    CRISPR for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture summarizes the current genome editing technology being used in food and energy crops. It presents methods and applications of CRISPR tools for breeding climate-smart and stress-tolerant crops that are better able to resist biotic and abiotic stressors due to climate change.Gene editing tools are increasingly seen as options for improving plant health and productivity. CRISPR is one such emerging and quickly advancing crucial technology for the research field of plant physiology, plant molecular biology, and crop breeding. CRISPR for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture focuses on genetic engineering using CRISPR technology for precision breeding of crops to achieve climate resilience, stress tolerance, and higher yield. Organized by specific plant challenges, this book presents expert insights from around the globe, providing updated knowledge of CRISPR with an emphasis on facing climate change and supporting sustainable agriculture.This volume in the Genome Modified Plants and Microbes in Food and Agriculture series will be valuable for researchers, academics, and advanced-level students seeking to understand and advance the use of CRISPR technologies toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.

  • Electrospinning and Electrospraying Encapsulation of Food Bioactive Compounds

    • 1 Edición
    • Hadis Rostamabadi + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Electrospinning and Electrospraying Encapsulation of Food Bioactive Compounds provides comprehensive approaches utilized to fabricate structured polymer fibers and particles for designing bioactive delivery systems through electrospinning and electrospraying. Divided into four parts, the chapters review practical applications, scale-up/industriali... challenges and new opportunities.This book examines electrospinning and electrospraying encapsulation, characterization approaches of bioactive-loaded electrospun fibers/electrosprayi... particles, and application of bioactive-loaded electrospun fibers/electrospraye... particles. Edited by experts in the field, this book will be of great interest to researchers, practitioners, and those who work in the various fields of encapsulation, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and food ingredients.

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