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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.

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    • Entomopathogenic Fungi in Insects

      • 1st Edition
      • October 9, 2025
      • Arash Zibaee + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Entomopathogenic Fungi in Insects: From Physiological Effects to Applications explores the complex relationships between entomopathogenic fungi and insects. This interdisciplinary book delves into the physiological, immunological, and behavioral responses elicited by fungi in insects, offering insights for sustainable development. It assesses the potential applications of these fungi as biopesticides against harmful insects while considering their impact on non-target populations. This comprehensive work is invaluable for researchers and professionals in agroecosystems, insect pathology, biocontrol, plant protection, and crop health, as well as graduate students focused on sustainability.In addition, the book examines the mutualistic roles fungi can play in insect physiology, such as aiding in digestion. These fungi, prevalent in insect habitats, can serve as microbial pest control agents by infecting and weakening insect hosts. The book emphasizes the importance of mitigating potential harm to non-target insect populations, ensuring a balanced approach to biocontrol in agricultural practices.

    • AI Technologies for Crop Breeding

      • 1st Edition
      • October 7, 2025
      • Jen-Tsung Chen
      • English
      • Paperback
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      AI Technologies for Crop Breeding offers the latest insights into the use of artificial intelligence models to improve plant health and production. Presenting applications of AI technologies in plant biology, biotechnology, and crop breeding, it explores practices for the mitigation of biotic and abiotic stressors as well as other plant growth challenges.AI-based technologies are expected to advance approaches to plant functional genomics and multiple omics, resulting in smarter and more efficient crop breeding for next-generation agriculture helping to address the challenges of the increasing human population and the globally changing climate. AI tools such as machine learning, particularly deep learning, have been applied to predict chief players in complicated biological networks, increasing the understanding of in-depth mechanisms of plant-pathogen and plant-environment interactions. Additionally, responses of plants facing stress can be modeled using AI technologies, and the resulting data are valuable not only to plant stress physiology but also for stress-resilient and disease-resistant crop breeding.This book introduces AI technologies for studying plant biology, focusing on machine learning and deep learning models for integrating multiple omics approaches and revealing the knowledge of plant functional genomes. Technological advancements and emerging applications of machine learning and deep learning in genomic selection, genome-wide association study (GWAS), phenotyping and constructing phenomics, and transcriptomics are also featured in this book.AI Technologies for Crop Breeding is an ideal reference for researchers, academics, and advanced-level students and professors in the fields of plant sciences, plant stress physiology, bioinformatics, systems biology, and crop breeding.

    • Temperate Tree Fruits and Nuts

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • George Manganaris
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Temperate Tree Fruits and Nuts serves as a comprehensive resource, providing up-to-date knowledge about economically significant temperate fruit crops. This textbook covers the history, genetic improvements, and growth physiology of these crops. It details orchard establishment, management practices, and harvest considerations, making it a standalone guide to sustainable fruit crop production in temperate climates. Targeted toward undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as professionals in pomology, horticulture, and related fields, the book is essential for researchers, farmers, consultants, and agribusiness professionals.Each chapter, authored by an expert, provides an introduction, botany, orchard management, propagation, rootstocks, cultivars, and disease and pest management. It also covers ripening, harvest criteria, postharvest physiology, and technology, complemented by high-quality illustrations and a question bank for instructors.

    • Functional RNAs in Plants

      • 1st Edition
      • September 30, 2025
      • Jen-Tsung Chen
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Functional RNAs in Plants explores the rapidly advancing field of plant RNA biology and its transformative role in modern agriculture. Covering microRNAs, small interfering RNAs, long noncoding RNAs, circular RNAs, and CRISPR-associated RNAs, the book explains their identification, design, structural and functional analysis, and applications in crop improvement.Chapters address both abiotic and biotic stresses, highlighting how functional RNAs regulate tolerance to climate-driven challenges as well as plant–microbe interactions and disease resistance. Technical sections detail progress in bioinformatics, integrated multi-omics, spatial and single-cell approaches, and high-throughput transcriptomics, which together provide new insights into RNA networks underlying plant stress responses. The book also discusses artificial small RNAs, secondary metabolism, and competing endogenous RNA systems, connecting mechanistic understanding with applied breeding strategies.Practical guidance is offered on integrating RNA knowledge into smart breeding, sustainable agriculture, and CRISPR-based innovations, with emphasis on designing and delivering functional guide RNAs for crop improvement. By combining foundational concepts with emerging applications, this volume serves as a valuable reference for academics, researchers, and advanced-level students in plant molecular biology and agricultural biotechnology.

    • Edible Oil Blends

      • 1st Edition
      • September 29, 2025
      • Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Edible Oil Blends: Chemistry, Functionality and Health Aspects, gives readers insight into the advantages of blending traditional and non-traditional oils for optimal nutrition and enhanced product development. The book sheds light on how the intricate concoctions of triacylglycerol, phospholipids, carotenoids, antioxidants and fatty acids can improve nutrition and contemporary food applications.Edible Oil Blends: Chemistry, Functionality and Health Aspects, demonstrates how blended oils stemming from olive, coconut, sunflower, soybean, sesame, grapeseed and more, can alter an oil's' chemical composition for increased cooking stability, enhanced sensory characteristics and more desirable ratios of saturated, mono-and poly-unsaturated and essential fatty acids. Each chapter highlights a specific oil and discusses the bioactive compounds, physiochemical properties, biological properties and the economic value of each.

    • Next-Generation Cereal-Based Foods and Beverages: Breakthroughs in Technology, Sustainability, and Health

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 117
      • September 26, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Next-Generation Cereal-Based Foods and Beverages: Breakthroughs in Technology, Sustainability, and Health, Volume 117 offers an in-depth examination of the latest advancements in cereal science, processing techniques, and health-oriented applications. This volume gathers insights from global experts, focusing on functional ingredient development, foodomics, and novel analytical methods aimed at improving nutritional quality, safety, and sensory features of cereal-based products. The book delves into breakthroughs in extrusion, fermentation, and milling technologies, emphasizing the significance of non-starch carbohydrates, bioactive compounds, and plant-based protein alternatives in driving sustainable food systems.It also covers consumer behavior, regulatory issues, and industry challenges, making it an essential resource for scientists, food industry professionals, and policymakers committed to creating the next generation of health-enhancing and environmentally friendly cereal foods and beverages.

    • Food and Agro-Industrial Wastes

      • 1st Edition
      • September 25, 2025
      • Mika Sillanpää + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Food and Agro-Industrial Wastes: Sustainable Impacts, Transformation and Added Value of By-Products offers an in-depth look at the potential of recycling food and agro-industrial waste into valuable products. This book presents the concept of sustainable development through responsible consumption and production, and introduces practical methods to transform waste into new, value-added products. It delves into various industries, such as meat, dairy, and crop processing, highlighting the ways in which residues like leaves, stems, and husks can be repurposed. Moreover, the book explores the valorization and safety of fruit and vegetable waste, including peels and skins, to enhance food products.Real-life case studies showcase how bioactive compounds, nutraceuticals, and other bio-based enzymes can be derived from waste, providing insights into innovative food product development. This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for anyone interested in sustainable waste management and the creation of functional, eco-friendly products. Globally, it is estimated 1.3 billion tons of food, valued at $1 trillion is wasted a year, according to the United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organization. (FAO) In addition, billions of tons of agro-industrial waste from agriculture and food processing activities are generated yearly, putting a strain on natural resources, and negatively effecting the environment.

    • Sparkling Beverages

      • 1st Edition
      • September 25, 2025
      • Gérard Liger-Belair
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sparkling Beverages: Champagne and Beyond offers a complete overview of the physicochemical processes at work in a sparkling beverage. In order to achieve effervescence in a glass of champagne, precise knowledge fluid dynamics and CO2 solubility are necessary. This reference covers these concepts, as well as historical contexts and modern-day production methods of simple sparkling waters and sugar-free sparkling soft drinks to more complex alcoholic beverages, such as beers or sparkling wines. The book breaks down the science behind the fizz in our drinks while also examining sensory experiences associated with opening, smelling, and testing sparkling beverages.Written by a true expert on the topic and complete with beautiful, original photography, this unique, interdisciplinary work will interest researchers and industry producers alike.

    • Seafood 4.0

      • 1st Edition
      • September 25, 2025
      • Abdo Hassoun + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Seafood 4.0: Digital, Physical, and Biological Innovations From Sea to Table serves as a comprehensivesource of information about the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) innovations and relevanttechnologies used in fisheries, aquaculture, and the seafood industry. The book is divided into fivesections, each exploring recent groundbreaking innovations and technological advances that enhanceseafood quality, safety, and traceability. These advancements hold strong potential to reduce seafoodwaste and production costs while simultaneously improving marine sustainability, enabling effectivemanagement of this valuable food resource across the entire seafood value chain from sea to table.The chapters address the current challenges and future research directions needed to accelerate theadoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in the seafood sector. Additionally, the book sets the stage forthe next wave of innovation, paving the way for the future revolution of Seafood 5.0.Promoting multidisciplinary collaboration and accelerating the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies,this book highlights how these innovations can lead to smart production, processing, supply chainmanagement, and consumer engagement, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in theseafood supply chain, from production to consumption.

    • Artificial Intelligence in Food Science

      • 1st Edition
      • September 22, 2025
      • Tanmay Sarkar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Artificial Intelligence in Food Science: Transforming Food and Bioprocess Development covers the AI and machine learning techniques that are reshaping the food science landscape, introducing innovative solutions to improve food processing, safety, and sustainability. This book delves into the transformative potential of these cutting-edge technologies, exploring how they optimize food production, enhance bioprocess development, and tailor products to meet specific consumer needs. By integrating AI, researchers and industry professionals can address challenges such as resource efficiency and quality assurance, paving the way for a more sustainable and technologically advanced food system.Beyond optimization, the book examines AI applications in predicting food trends, analyzing complex datasets, and developing personalized nutrition plans. It provides insights into how AI enhances food storage, packaging design, and even consumer engagement through predictive models. With detailed case studies and forward-thinking perspectives, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for harnessing AI's power to revolutionize food science and bioprocess innovations.

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