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.

Books Journals

Advances in Food Security and Sustainability

1st Edition
Volume 4
October 1, 2019
David Barling + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 7 6 9 9 3

Advances in Food Security and Sustainability, Volume Four, takes a scientific look at the challenges, constraints and solutions necessary to maintain a healthy and accessible food supply in different communities. This ongoing series addresses a wide range of issues on food sustainability and security, with this release focusing on The Evolution of Food Security Policy in Lao PDR: Continuity and Change in the Era of the Sustainable Development Goals, Food System Resilience and Diversity, A Pliable Pillar: How the Social Dimension of Sustainability Has Been Framed in UK Public Food Policy, and much more.

Antimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture

1st Edition
September 25, 2019
Indranil Samanta + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 5 7 7 0 1
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 5 2 3 2

Antimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture: Perspective, Policy and Mitigation is a valuable industrial resource that addresses complex, multi-factorial topics regarding farm, wild, companion animals, fish, and how the environment plays an important role in amplification and transmission of resistant bugs into the human food chain. Information of phenotypical and genotypical properties of each bacterial genus associated with antimicrobial resistance, transmission dynamics from different reservoirs (food animals, poultry, fishes) and control measures with alternative therapy, such as phytobiotics and nanomaterials are provided. Researchers, scientists and practitioners will find this an essential resource on the judicial use of antibiotics in animals and humans.

Phytonutrients in Food

1st Edition
September 24, 2019
Seyed Mohammad Nabavi + 3 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 5 3 5 4 3
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 5 7 0 8 4

Phytonutrients in Food: From Traditional to Rational Usage offers an overview of phytonutrients and reveals techniques related to the extraction, separation, identification and quantification of these compounds. The book focuses on the connection between the discovery and characterization of new molecules, explores new applications of well-known compounds and their relative effects for human health, analyses the processes of extraction, identification and production, and explains the protocols and precautions to avoid degradation, significant loss, or production of secondary reactions during production. Intended for researchers, product developers, nutritionists, food chemists, pharmacologists, pharmacists and students studying these topics, this book provides an invaluable reference.

Principles of Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics

1st Edition
September 19, 2019
Raffaele De Caterina + 2 more
English
Hardback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 4 5 7 2 5
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 4 5 8 7 9

Approx.566 pages

Feed Additives

1st Edition
September 19, 2019
Panagiota Florou-Paneri + 2 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 4 7 0 0 9
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 4 7 0 1 6

Feed Additives: Aromatic Plants and Herbs in Animal Nutrition and Health explores the use of aromatic plants and their extracts, including essential oils in animal nutrition. It provides details about the development of bacteria resistance to antibiotics. All chapters provide a holistic approach on how aromatic plants can provide an efficient solution to animal health, also covering the main categories of animals, including poultry, pigs, ruminants and aquaculture. This book represents an up-to-date review of the existing knowledge on aromatic plants, both in vitro and in vivo and the basis for future research.

Applied Plant Biotechnology for Improving Resistance to Biotic Stress

1st Edition
September 17, 2019
Palmiro Poltronieri + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 0 3 0 5
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 0 3 1 2

Applied Plant Biotechnology for Improvement of Resistance to Biotic Stress applies biotechnology insights that seek to improve plant genomes, thus helping them achieve higher resistance and optimal hormone signaling to increase crop yield. The book provides an analysis of the current state-of-the-art in plant biotechnology as applied to improving resistance to biotic stress. In recent years, significant progress has been made towards understanding the interplay between plants and their hosts, particularly the role of plant immunity in regulating, attenuating or neutralizing invading pathogens. As a result, there is a great need to integrate these insights with methods from biotechnology.

Biotechnological Progress and Beverage Consumption

1st Edition
September 17, 2019
Alexandru Grumezescu + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 6 7 8 9
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 7 2 8 5 8

Biotechnological Progress and Beverage Consumption, Volume 19 in the Science of Beverages series, presents a scientific resource that discusses current and emerging advancements in technologies and novel applications to help researchers understand and apply the latest techniques to improve beverages. This reliable reference explores how beverages have been improved through biotechnology and provides technical information to improve professional development in a competitive market. Topics include a broad range of trends where some of the most advancements have been made, including improvements in bioactive concentration, probiotics, green technologies in fermentation, and in clarification processes.

Microbial Endophytes

1st Edition
September 17, 2019
Ajay Kumar + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 8 7 3 4 0
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 8 7 2 5 8

Microbial Endophytes: Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture discusses the practical and theoretical aspects regarding the use of endophytic microorganisms in agriculture, providing insights on the biotechnological applications associated with long-term crop production. Chapters deal with the various aspects of endophytic microorganisms, including isolation, enumeration, characterization procedures, diversity analysis, and their role as biofertilizer, biocontrol agent and microbial inoculants. Framed to discuss the present and future potential of microbial endophytes in biotic and abiotic stress management, bioremediation, bioactive compounds production, and in nanotechnology, this book provides a single-volume resource that will be valuable to academics and researchers interested in microbiology, agricultural sciences and biotechnology.

Mosquitoes, Communities, and Public Health in Texas

1st Edition
September 14, 2019
Mustapha Debboun + 2 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 4 5 4 5 6
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 4 5 4 6 3

Mosquitoes, Communities, and Public Health in Texas focuses on 87 known species of mosquitoes found throughout Texas. It includes information on the ecology, medical and public health importance, and biological diversity of each species. In addition, it provides detailed identification keys for both larval and adult stages of all mosquito genera and species known to occur in Texas, along a review of surveillance and control strategies. The expansion of invasive mosquitoes from other regions (including Mexico), together with climate change occurrences increase the likelihood for an increase in diseases, such as West Nile Virus, Yellow Fever, Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika. This unique work is the first unified reference and resource rich in mosquito information for medical entomologists, mosquito and vector control professionals, pest management professionals, biologists, environmentalists, wildlife professionals, government regulators, instructors of medical entomology and public health professionals who have disease or vector responsibilities, mosquito taxonomists, epidemiologists, entomology students, academia, pest control industry, and libraries, etc., with utility for medical, veterinary and health professionals.

Genomics and Biotechnological Advances in Veterinary, Poultry, and Fisheries

1st Edition
September 14, 2019
Yashpal Singh Malik + 3 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 3 5 2 8
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 6 3 5 3 5

Genomics and Biotechnological Advances in Veterinary, Poultry, and Fisheries is a comprehensive reference for animal biotechnologists, veterinary clinicians, fishery scientists, and anyone who needs to understand the latest advances in the field of next generation sequencing and genomic editing in animals and fish. This essential reference provides information on genomics and the advanced technologies used to enhance the production and management of farm and pet animals, commercial and non-commercial birds, and aquatic animals used for food and research purposes. This resource will help the animal biotechnology research community understand the latest knowledge and trends in this field.

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