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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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    • Unleashing the Power of Functional Foods and Novel Bioactives

      • 1st Edition
      • January 27, 2025
      • Tanmay Sarkar + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Unleashing the Power of Functional Foods and Novel Bioactives guides readers to understand how the physiological effects of functional foods can optimize health and aid in specific disease outcomes and prevention. The book examines the impact of functional foods on various aspects of health including, but not limited to, cardiovascular, digestive, cognitive, metabolic, bone and joint and ocular. Other sections examine functional foods can boost sports performance and manage inflammation. Finally, the book explores lesser-known bioactives derived from natural compounds and explores their potential health benefits while providing education on sustainable production methods and the safety and toxicity.

    • Essential Oil-Bearing Plants

      • 1st Edition
      • March 22, 2025
      • M. Naeem + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Essential Oil Bearing Plants: Agro-techniques, Phytochemicals, and Healthcare Applications provides a unique, comprehensive view of the plants which produce these valuable products, exploring optimal plant production. Environmental factors such as genetic factors, geographical origins, cultivation locations, environmental conditions, and nutritional status influence their secondary components. Moreover, water variability, temperature, salt, and metal stresses significantly impact the growth, yield, and EO production of these plants by adjustment of anatomical, morphological, and biochemical development.This compilation increases the awareness of the essential oil plant species, their conservation, cultivation, and sustainable utilization. This deeper understanding of current science will aid in the efficient commercialization of products based on these plants, and will help identify knowledge gaps for future research.

    • Microalgae and One Health

      • 1st Edition
      • July 2, 2025
      • Antonio Pérez-Gálvez + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Advances in Agronomy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 189
      • January 24, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Agronomy, Volume 187, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, with each written by an international board of authors.

    • Foodborne and Microorganisms

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 113
      • March 1, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Foodborne and Microorganisms: Spoilage and Pathogens and their Control, Volume 110 in the Advances in Food and Nutrition Research series, updates on the latest developments in this evolving science. Chapters in this new release include Understanding the potential of fresh produce as vehicles of Salmonella enterica, Modeling and Optimization of Non-thermal Technologies for Animal-origin Food Decontamination, Space food production on safety and quality: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan and quality control methods, Inactivation of foodborne pathogens by nonthermal Technologies, Foodborne sporeforming bacteria: challenges and opportunities for their control through food production chain, and more.Additional sections focus on Spoilage microorganisms in the dairy industry, Foodborne pathogens in the pork production chain, Food spoilage fungi: main sources and controlling strategies, Advanced data analytics and ‘omics’ techniques to control enteric foodborne pathogens, and Prevention of foodborne virus and pathogens in fresh produce and root vegetables.

    • Plastics in the Sea

      • 1st Edition
      • July 25, 2025
      • Sandra E. Shumway + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • The Science of Grapevines

      • 4th Edition
      • February 19, 2025
      • Markus Keller
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fully revised and updated The Science of Grapevines, Fourth Edition is an introduction to the physical structure of the grapevine, its organs, their functions, and their interactions with the environment. Scientifically grounded and integrating discoveries in other plant species, it explores the physiological processes underlying grapevine form and function, their developmental and environmental control, and their implications for practical vineyard management. The book begins with a brief overview of the botanical classification, plant morphology and anatomy, and growth cycles of grapevines. It then covers the basic concepts in growth and development, water relations, photosynthesis and respiration, mineral uptake and utilization, and carbon partitioning. Then these concepts are put to use to understand plant-environment interactions including canopy dynamics, yield formation, and fruit composition. The book concludes with an introduction to stress physiology, including water and nutrient stresses, extreme temperatures, and the interaction with other organisms. Progress in the fields of grape cultivar evolution, grape ripening, and stress physiology has been rapid since edition 3 was published in 2020. Edition four reflects the latest insights into these and other key aspects of grapevine anatomy and physiology. Based on the author’s more than 30 years of teaching, research, and practical experience with grapevines and grape production, this book provides an important guide to understanding this fascinating and economically important plant. As a textbook for students and a reference for scientists and industry professionals, the book enables readers to use the discussed scientific concepts in their own research or practical production systems.

    • Nutrition and Women's Health

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Prashant Lakshaman Pingale + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nutrition and Women's Health: Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Integrative Strategies delves into the critical role nutrition plays in human health, highlighting its growing importance among healthcare providers, research scientists, nutritionists, and dietitians. Despite significant progress, there remains a lack of targeted research specifically addressing women's nutritional needs at various life stages. This book aims to fill that gap, offering comprehensive insights into the benefits of nutraceuticals and functional foods for disease prevention, treatment, and recurrence through different phases of a woman's life.The book covers a wide range of topics, including nutritional modules for teenage nutrition, the interaction of sex hormones, menopause management, polycystic ovary syndrome, fertility, and bone, skin, and heart health. It emphasizes the underlying causes of various pathophysiological conditions linked to nutrition and provides practical diet plans to help avoid health issues across various age groups. Expert authors present evidence-based strategies for improving women's health through nutrition, making this book an invaluable resource for professionals and individuals alike.

    • Aedes Aegypti

      • 1st Edition
      • July 14, 2025
      • B. Vaseeharan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Antimicrobial Food Packaging

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 26, 2025
      • Jorge Barros-Velazquez
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Antimicrobial Food Packaging, Second Edition continues to be an essential resource covering all aspects in the development and application of novel antimicrobial films to all types of packaged foods. The book is organized in six parts to include the main backgrounds and frameworks of the topic, types of packaging materials and packaging systems and the migration of packaging elements into food, the most relevant established and emerging technologies for microbial detection in food systems, the development and application of antimicrobial packaging strategies to specific food sectors, and the most promising combinational approaches, also including combinational edible antimicrobial coatings.Useful to a wide audience of researchers, scientists, and students, the new edition brings five new chapters that include the latest information on smart packaging for monitoring food quality, postbiotics in antimicrobial packaging applications, emerging hydrocolloids from food processing waste or novel antimicrobial packaging strategies in dairy products.

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