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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.

  • River Dolphins and Larger Toothed Whales

    Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume 3
    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas Allen Jefferson + 1 more
    • English
    River Dolphins and Larger Toothed Whales, Volume Three in Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, consists of species review chapters written by global experts on brackish and freshwater dolphin species and larger toothed whales. Each chapter includes a description of the species that is followed by sections on distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, reproduction, parasites and diseases, and the impacts of human activities on the species. This series was founded to help scientists, conservationists, and informed laypersons alike find definitive reviews on all the world's living whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea cows, marine otters, and bears.Some of the world's most beautiful, intelligent, and highly adapted mammals inhabit our seas and oceans and have stirred the human imagination for many centuries. As our knowledge of marine mammals grows, the need exists for a reliable and complete reference to the ecology and biology of these fascinating creatures. This book addresses this important need.

  • Biochar Applications

    Advances in Environmental Remediation and Resource Recovery
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Hussaini Jagaba + 4 more
    • English
    Biochar Applications: Advances in Environmental Remediation and Resource Recovery provides a combined approach between environmental science and environmental engineering that involves the improvement of the natural environment, or the remediation, of polluted sites. In addition, it discusses bioprocess engineering, including the synthesis, modification, characterization, and management of biochar from biomass waste materials. The book includes coverage on sources, impacts, and applications of biochar that could potentially be used as catalysts to enhance environmental remediation and resource recovery processes. Examples of applied research that demonstrate the relationship between wastewater, soil, contaminated environments, remediation, resource recovery, sustainability, and circular bioeconomy are also included.The book bridges the gap between biochar applications in wastewater treatment, soil improvement, gas mitigation, and resource recovery.

  • Fruit Seeds and Peels for Sustainable Biomaterials

    • 1st Edition
    • Sneh Punia Bangar + 1 more
    • English
    Fruit Seeds and Peels for Sustainable Biomaterials explores the utilization of fruit and vegetable waste in the production of bioplastics as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. The book presents innovative approaches to reducing the carbon footprint of the packaging industry while advancing principles of recyclability, sustainability, and the circular economy.The chapters provide an in-depth examination of various waste valorization techniques and compile global research efforts focused on the transformation of various fruit processing by-products. These industrial wastes are rich in polysaccharides, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, which can be further treated to synthesize nanocellulose crystals or fibers using different physicochemical and nonconventional methods.The book highlights the application of these biomaterials in packaging, offering food professionals and other stakeholders sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic polymers. It delivers comprehensive insights into the potential of fruit seeds as a renewable source of biomaterials, and presents valuable scientific information on the technologies involved in using bio-based materials for food preservation. These insights aim to reduce the use of non-biodegradable plastic packaging materials.

  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 197
    • English
    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 197, 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 Distribution, characteristics and management of Andisols for agricultural production and carbon sequestration, Reducing Emissions from Fertilizers: Opportunities and Challenges, The Unintended Consequences of N: Addressing Pollution from Nitrogenous Fertilizers with Potential Remedies, and Reconciling soil health benefits with carbon sequestration value of organic carbonaceous amendments.

  • Artificial Intelligence Interventions in Agriculture, Food and Health Sectors

    • 1st Edition
    • Narashans Alok Sagar + 4 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Interventions in Agriculture, Food and Health Sectors provides an integrated connection among agriculture, food, nutrition, and health sectors, compiling the history and evolution of AI, the scope of AI in the agricultural and food sectors, AI applications in the food processing and supply chain, and the role of AI in the food safety and healthcare industry. Edited by a multidisciplinary team, this book is a unique resource covering the innovative concepts of AI in the agriculture and food sectors, while providing useful insights to students, scientists, progressive farmers, food processing, and healthcare industries about the scope of AI applications.Users will find this to be a single platform for progressive farmers, food processing researchers, and healthcare professionals who are interested in learning about the potential of AI across a broad range of sectors. The book emphasizes the significance of stakeholder collaboration across disciplines to properly utilize the strengths of AI and handle its limitations.

  • Building Resilient Water and Food Systems under Climate Change

    • 1st Edition
    • Thendiyath Roshni + 3 more
    • English
    Building Resilient Water and Food Systems Under Climate Change aims to help readers understand and implement strategies to build resilient communities that can ensure sustainable access to both food systems and water resources. The book examines the impact of climate change on food and water security and explores how communities can adapt to these challenges. It provides an in-depth analysis of climate change science, focusing on its effects on agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems. Additionally, the book showcases case studies of communities that have successfully employed resilience strategies by integrating traditional and local knowledge systems with modern techniques. Readers will find practical solutions for managing risks and building sustainable, climate-resilient systems. By combining theoretical insights with real-world examples, this comprehensive guide is designed for policymakers, researchers, and community leaders to effectively safeguard essential resources at both macro and micro levels in the face of climate change.

  • Natural Gums as a Sustainable Material for Food Packaging and Preservation

    • 1st Edition
    • Haroon Elrasheid Tahir + 3 more
    • English
    Natural Gums as a Sustainable Material for Food Packaging and Preservation focuses on the characterization, functionality, mechanisms, and processing of natural gum-based packages and its application for food preservation and smart packaging. Sections cover characterization, functionality, formulation, health, and eco-innovations in natural gums followed by global research indicators of gum packages. Additional content explores the application of natural gum and gum-based techniques for the protection of foods, including an evaluation of the potential use of gum-based smart packaging for the detection of food quality and safety in addition to the consumer acceptability of gum packaging.Final content focuses on natural gum package challenges, safety, and associated legislation followed by assessing the future potential of natural gum food packages. Edited by a team of experts in natural gums and food packaging materials, this book prioritizes sustainability and biodegradability by utilizing natural gums as an eco-friendly alternative to protect and indicate the freshness of foods.

  • Applied Advanced Technologies in Marine Fish Aquaculture

    • 1st Edition
    • Daniel Benetti
    • English
    Applied Advanced Technologies in Marine Fish Aquaculture provides detailed overviews on the most advanced technologies for full-cycle production of marine fish, from hatchery to market. The book describes original technical protocols that were improved over the years to assist the reader in all stages of aquaculture projects development, from inception to operation, at both research and commercial scales.Professor Daniel Benetti conveys here all his extensive and successful experience working with dozens of commercially important marine fish species in several countries throughout the world. He addresses all basic and applied aspects of marine fish aquaculture, presenting the most advanced methods and protocols for all stages of the production cycle, from broodstock reproduction and management to spawning, larval rearing and early developmental stages including nursery and growout methods.Applied Advanced Technologies in Marine Fish Aquaculture is innovative as it takes a practical, applied approach of merging science and technology of tropical and subtropical marine fish aquaculture into a state-of-the-art compendium with detailed guidelines that will serve as seminal reference for students, researchers, managers, investors, consultants, government officers and other professionals working in the field worldwide

  • Understanding the Functional, Flavor, and Nutritional Properties of Blue Foods

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 119
    • English
    Understanding the Functional, Flavor, and Nutritional Properties of Blue Foods, Volume 119 provides a holistic and in-depth examination of blue foods, moving beyond basic nutrition to explore their multifaceted roles. Chapters in this new release include Red seaweed Palmaria palmata: A sustainable protein source for the future, Nutritional and Functional Bioactive Compounds in Fish, Fermented fish: A Deep Dive into Tradition, Innovation, ad Health Benefits, Phlorotannins from marine algae, Shrimp: Nutrition, Preservation and Processing, Nutritional , Flavor and Functional Properties of Golden Pomfret, Fish by-products: Functional properties, health attributes, and challenges, and much more.Additional chapters cover Exploring the Flavor Profiles of Blue Foods: Mechanistic Insights, Factor Analysis, and Assessment Strategies, and Non-thermal processing of fish: Evolution of flavor, physico-chemical properties, and bioactivities. By integrating perspectives from food science, nutrition, gastronomy, and sustainability, this volume positions blue foods as essential components of future food systems, offering scientific insights for their valorization and innovative application.

  • Food and Consumer Behavior

    A Comprehensive Reference
    • 1st Edition
    • Herbert L. Meiselman
    • English
    What and how we eat has big implications for our health, our society and the environment. Therefore, it is crucial that we understand what people eat, the reasons why people eat the way they do, and how we can best change food consumer practices. Food is the biggest business in the world, but until recently the emphasis has been on food science and technology (the food product) and not on the food consumer. But there has been a lot of progress in the past 10-20 years on consumer research for foods. There is currently no reference that pulls together these developments. Food and Consumer Behavior: A Comprehensive Reference will emphasise methods for studying consumer responses to foods. The book will also emphasise cross-cultural approaches to studying consumer food behaviour, with the goal of extending the field to all parts of the globe, including Asia and Africa.

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