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Books in Agricultural and biological sciences

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 Insect Physiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 72
    • English

  • Electrocardiography of Laboratory Animals

    • 3rd Edition
    • Meg M. Sleeper + 1 more
    • English
    Electrocardiography of Laboratory Animals, Third Edition, is an essential resource for biological and medical researchers, veterinarians, zoologists, and students. With the increasing global emphasis on the ethical care and use of laboratory animals in research, this comprehensive guide provides a standardized approach to performing and analyzing electrocardiograms (ECGs) across all species used in today’s research. The book provides the latest information on critical topics such as safety electrocardiography, toxicology, safety pharmacology, and telemetry, ensuring that readers are well-equipped with the knowledge required for accurate ECG interpretation in preclinical studies. The book is carefully organized into detailed chapters, beginning with the fundamental principles of electrocardiography and its application in drug safety evaluation. It covers the electrocardiography of a wide range of laboratory animals, including rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, and various non-human primates such as marmosets, cynomolgus monkeys, rhesus monkeys, baboons, and chimpanzees. Additionally, it reviews the ECG characteristics of minipigs, nanopigs, and micropigs. The text also includes chapters on telemetry and echocardiography in preclinical safety studies, as well as discussions on important parameters like PR (PQ), QRS, and QT intervals. The book concludes with chapters on cardiac assays, biomarkers, stem cells, and cardiovascular medical devices, providing a holistic view of cardiovascular research. This enhanced and expanded Electrocardiography of Laboratory Animals, Third Edition offers invaluable insights and practical guidance, making it an indispensable tool for those involved in the care and study of laboratory animals. Its comprehensive coverage and detailed explanations ensure that readers can confidently conduct and interpret ECGs, thereby advancing the field of preclinical safety evaluation and contributing to the ethical and effective use of animals in research.

  • The Fauna of Australia’s Tropical Savanna Biome

    Biodiversity, Biogeography, and Conservation
    • 1st Edition
    • Alan Andersen + 1 more
    • English
    The Fauna of Australia's Tropical Savanna Biome: Biodiversity, Biogeography and Conservation considers the full range of vegetation types and freshwater systems that occur within the dominant savanna matrix in Australia's monsoonal tropics. Edited by renowned experts of tropical ecology, it provides descriptions of diversity, taxonomic, functional composition and endemism, and ecological and biogeographical questions of wide interest. Chapters explore how diversity and composition vary among different habitats in a savanna landscape and along the savanna rainfall gradient. The book also considers how distinctive savanna fauna is within Australia and compared with tropical savannas elsewhere in the world. The book considers the unique biogeographic and evolutionary history of this highly diverse and distinctive biome, building on a rich foundation of knowledge accrued over decades of research on many aspects of the region's biodiversity, conservation values, and challenges. This is an indispensable resource for students and researchers studying tropical biodiversity, as well as conservationists and land managers of Australia's tropical savanna biome and those found across the globe.

  • Pulse Breeding, Processing, Functionality, and Products

    • 1st Edition
    • Fatma Boukid + 3 more
    • English
    Pulse Breeding, Processing, Functionality, and Products reflects the shift from animal- to plant-based foods, addressing increased interest in pulses due to their higher protein contents when compared to most cereals. The book provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of knowledge related to pulses, from breeding approaches and market landscapes to extraction and fractionization, post- treatments for improved ingredients, their nutritional and compositional qualities, advances in testing methods, and their potential industrial applications in food and pet food. With its inclusion of problems/solutions and issues-focused insights, the book's content is valuable for immediate application and for inspiring additional research. The book offers the food industry and researchers the necessary insights to know the latest developments and emerging uses of pulse ingredients. As pulses have high adaptability, versatility, and offer potentially significant contributions to the human diet and pulse ingredient flours, proteins, fibers, and starches, they are increasingly being used in food formulations, hence this book covers the topic with a wide breadth of knowledge. Challenges, including taste, color, bite, mouthfeel, and texture are also covered for innovative products.

  • Insect Pathology

    • 3rd Edition
    • Nemat Keyhani + 2 more
    • English
    Insect Pathology, Third Edition offers the most comprehensive research on the topic of insect pathology, spanning the diversity of insects with a more diverse array of microbes. This book provides a full update on new approaches for studying the genetics, development, evolution, and ecology of insect pathogens. Written by leading researchers and experts, the book includes coverage of revolutionary genome editing tools, such as CRISPR-Cas9, which have been developed for multiple insect pathogen systems and provides insights into the molecular underpinnings of insect pathogens and their hosts. This book also updates modern molecular techniques, “omics” approaches, and newly applied findings. These new and revised topics are critical for understanding current perspectives in the field, making this book a needed reference for insect pathologists, entomologists, microbiologists, mycologists, nematologists, protistologists, ecologists, and practitioners of biological control of insect pests. New and long-time students of insect pathology will also find this new edition useful.

  • Postharvest Loss and Waste Management of Horticultural Produce

    From Farm to Fork
    • 1st Edition
    • Zahra H. Mohammad + 2 more
    • English
    Postharvest Loss and Waste Management of Horticultural Produce: From Farm to Fork addresses the major challenges and root causes of postharvest losses while also presenting solutions to reduce losses using innovative technologies. Sections introduce an overview of postharvest challenges, such as postharvest handling, storage, and transportation of fruits, vegetables, and berries, along with the impact of COVID-19 on postharvest losses. Other sections cover postharvest biological issues and control, such as postharvest diseases and microbiology issues of produce, novel technologies for reducing postharvest loss and waste in horticulture, like biological control, packaging, MAP films, etc., and mitigation strategies. A final section explores the environmental, economic, and social impact of postharvest losses across the food supply chain. Edited by a team of experts in the field, this is an excellent resource that brings sustainable solutions to reduce postharvest losses on a global level. Attracting a wider audience in the fields of food engineering and technology, as well as professionals, researchers, and academicians working in the fields of postharvest losses and their management, this book will be a welcomed resource.

  • Blue Biotechnology

    Expanding Horizons with Marine Resources
    • 1st Edition
    • Marco F.L. Lemos + 1 more
    • English
    Blue Biotechnology showcases the latest findings and technological advancements in the areas of marine biology, genomics, bioengineering, and bioinformatics. The field of marine biotechnology, which involves the use of marine organisms and resources for biotechnological applications, encompasses a wide range of disciplines and has important implications for sustainable development, marine conservation, and economic growth. By presenting the most up-to-date and groundbreaking work, this book helps audiences stay abreast of this rapidly evolving field and inspires researchers to push the boundaries of biotechnological advancements. Written by leading experts in the field, this book brings together diverse perspectives, identifies research gaps, and generates new ideas. Early chapters introduce the field of marine biotechnology, illustrate the breadth of marine diversity and resources, and discuss methods and techniques for marine bioprospecting. Central chapters systematically discuss biotechnological applications in aquaculture and agriculture, food and nutrition, industry, medicine, and environmental remediation. Final chapters turn to the future and discuss the field’s applications to marine conservation, climate change adaptation, energy transition, as well as trends in industry scale-up, policy, challenges, and opportunities. Blue Biotechnology highlights the potential of marine biotechnology to help policymakers, government agencies, and industry leaders make informed decisions and contribute to the development of policies that support responsible and sustainable use of marine resources, while also fostering economic growth and environmental stewardship. It is an indispensable resource for researchers, industry scientists, stakeholders, policymakers, government employees, and students alike.

  • Alcohol-Free Beer

    From Production to Consumer Perception
    • 1st Edition
    • Elisabeth Koussissi + 1 more
    • English
    Alcohol-free Beer: From Production to Consumer Perception covers this unique, emerging market segment. The book begins with introductory content and definitions before covering the production process, with a focus on fermentation methods. Nutritional aspects, flavor, and sensory characteristics of the end product as well as consumer perceptions are also covered. As the first academic book on the market to exclusively cover non-alcoholic and low ABV beer, this book will be particularly useful to researchers interested in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, fermentation, and consumer behavior, especially as it relates to the consumption of alcohol (or lack thereof). Consumers seeking out better mental and physical wellbeing are opting to drink less alcohol, giving rise to this beverage trend. Yet for researchers and industry professionals crafting the product, it can be a challenge to closely replicate the pleasant taste of alcoholic beer. As the market for alcohol-free beer has undergone a unique, global rise in volume of consumption and production during the last decade, this book will be ideal for brewing chemists and beverage industry scientists hoping to create new alcohol-free beverages.

  • Wellbeing and Ethics of Animals in Shelters

    • 1st Edition
    • Mandy Paterson + 1 more
    • English
    Wellbeing and Ethics of Animals in Shelters provides an up-to-date, all-in-one resource for animal care and shelter professionals seeking the latest guidance on improving sheltered animals’ quality of life. Central chapters review health and behavioral assessments for shelter animals, offer guidance for the care of shelter cats and dogs, and discuss key steps to the successful adoption of sheltered animals. Latter chapters explore the human component of shelter animal care. The book is an accessible and important resource for animal care and shelter professionals, animal welfare researchers, and students of animal behavior, biology, and veterinary sciences.Thousands of unwanted dogs, cats, and other animals are brought under the care of shelters around the world each year. The transition can be a frightening and stressful experience with physiological and behavioral implications for the animals. Written by renowned animal welfare experts, this book not only covers guidance on improving the lives of sheltered animals, but also explores how animals come to be under the care of shelters and the ethical considerations of sheltering animals.

  • Utilities in the Food Factories

    Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry
    • 1st Edition
    • Seid Mahdi Jafari + 1 more
    • English
    Utilities in the Food Factories: Unit Operations and Processing Equipment 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 utilities within food production factories. These processes and unit operations are very important in terms of providing enough resources for production lines. The book's chapters analyze, in detail, the importance of food industry utilities, such as boilers, compressors, electricity generators, refrigeration systems, water and wastewater treatment facilities, cleaning in place (CIP), automation and control, fire extinguishing and emergency, Lightening, Aeration, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. 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 particular food processing operations and equipment. It will serve as a single reference summarizing the utilities in the industrial sector.

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