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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.

  • Brewing with Sorghum

    A Comprehensive Guide to Sorghum Beer
    • 1st Edition
    • Steve Carly Desobgo Zangue
    • English
    Brewing with Sorghum: A Comprehensive Guide to Sorghum Beer offers a one-stop shop for readers to learn about all aspects of this high-potential product. The entire process from malting sorghum to producing beer is addressed, as well as the fundamentals and theories of the process, the methods and procedures for malting sorghum, and the enzymatic alterations that take place during the malting process. The steps involved in making sorghum beer: mashing, saccharification, boiling wort, fermentation, filtration, packaging, and storage, are also covered, as well as sensory evaluation and quality control methods. Moving from background and foundational information into practical content, this book will be useful to users of various levels of knowledge and familiarity with the topic. Case studies and brand success stories, as well as information on process improvement and best practices are included throughout. Food and beverage researchers from academic, industry, and governmental settings will benefit from this resource.

  • Health, Nutrition, and Sustainability

    Exploring Unconventional Food Sources Volume 1
    • 1st Edition
    • Tanmay Sarkar + 1 more
    • English
    Evolving dietary preferences, increasing concerns over food security and a growing awareness of the negative impact traditional food production practices have on the environment, have caused a major shift in the food landscape. Health, Nutrition and Sustainability: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources, Volume 1, addresses the surge in interest in exploring unconventional and alternative food sources that can diversify diets and become new sources of sustainable foods. From the underutilized to the lesser known, these foods are prime to improve nutrition and reduce ecological and carbon footprints. Health, Nutrition and Sustainability: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources, Volume 1, introduces readers to untapped food sources such as novel grains and seeds, underutilized fruits and vegetables, rare spices and herbs, edible invasives and edible flowers, and seaweed and microalgae and highlight their bioactive components and nutritional values. Through topics such as waste valorization, precision agriculture, organic farming and climate-smart agriculture strategies, the book also demonstrates how adaptation of underutilized plant foods play a crucial role in meeting global food security while minimizing environmental impact. The authors also navigate the readers through the safety and toxicity of these foods. A complementary volume highlighting the dietary, sensory, and gastronomic applications of unconventional foods and how they can enhance future product development is also available.

  • Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Sukanta Mondal
    • English
    Though global food demand is ever-increasing, agricultural productivity is declining, largely due to the shrinking of resources like cultivable land. Under such circumstances, the role of the livestock sector to fulfill growing food demand is particularly important for food and nutritional security. Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production details the roles of both established and emerging reproductive and genomic technologies in creating more sustainable livestock production. This book outlines a variety of integrated strategies, covering traditional and modern omics approaches (structural, functional, comparative and epigenomics) and genomics-assisted breeding methods. These can be adopted and utilized to dissect and decode the gene regulatory networks involved in the quantitative yield and stress tolerance traits in livestock. Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production is a particularly attractive resource for scientists, researchers, educators and professionals in livestock science, veterinary medicine, and food security. The work will allow professional readers to incorporate existing research into their practices and will prompt academics to build on existing research and make new discoveries.

  • Asian Horseshoe Crabs

    Biology, Ecology, Conservation, and Utilization
    • 1st Edition
    • Menghong Hu + 1 more
    • English
    Asian Horseshoe Crabs: Biology, Ecology, Conservation, and Utilization provides a comprehensive and updated look at horseshoe crabs, often dubbed “living fossils.” Overfishing and environmental pressures have endangered these crustaceans, making this book essential for their protection. Authored by international experts, it focuses on three species: Tachypleus tridentatus, Tachypleus gigas, and Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda, covering their evolution, reproduction, physiology, and behaviors. Moreover, the book delves into the genomics and population dynamics of horseshoe crabs, examining their significance in human consumption and biomedical research, and including the use of blue blood and chitin.Conservation efforts and practices are also discussed, making this book a valuable resource for marine biologists, students, and academics.

  • Oceanic Dolphins

    Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume 2
    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas Allen Jefferson
    • National Marine Mammal Foundation
    • English
    Oceanic Dolphins: Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume Two in the Handbook of Marine Mammals series, focuses on dolphins, the remarkable marine mammals that live in our seas and oceans. For centuries, dolphins have fascinated humans with their intelligence and adaptability. As our understanding of marine mammals expands, there is a growing need for comprehensive references on their ecology and biology. This series, created to meet this need, provides definitive reviews of all living species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea cows, and marine otters and bears.This volume features chapters written by leading global experts on offshore and oceanic dolphin species. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of the species, covering aspects such as distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, reproduction, parasites and diseases, and the effects of human activities on these species.

  • Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science

    • 2nd Edition
    • Naoki Yamanaka + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science, Second Edition is a unique resource that provides extensive review articles on contemporary topics in insect science and entomology. It covers crucial new subjects such as genetic control, pollinators, and the effects of climate change and environmental shifts on insect physiology and molecular biology. Every section includes thorough discussions on the influence of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics in the field, which has seen significant advancements since the previous edition. The book bridges gaps between disciplines, helping readers grasp the fundamentals of insect science and appreciate its applications, such as in environmental control.Structured chapters guide readers, offering references and practical resources like methods. This authoritative reference is vital for understanding and managing the future of our civilization, intertwined with the fate of insects and flora on our planet.

  • Waste to Resources

    Unlocking Potential Applications of Agricultural Waste
    • 1st Edition
    • Arup Giri + 3 more
    • English
    Waste to Resources: Unlocking Potential Applications of Agricultural Waste is a comprehensive textbook that explores various types of agricultural waste, their sources, and composition. Growing environmental concerns create a need to deploy sustainable processes within agriculture. This book sheds light on waste management techniques, covering both theory and practice, and advocates for re-framing agricultural waste as a valuable resource. It takes into account the latest research and regulatory considerations to give a well-rounded understanding of the subject. This textbook is an essential resource for upper-level undergraduate students, researchers, and professionals in environmental science and agricultural biology.The introductory chapters provide an overview of agricultural waste, including crop residues, livestock waste, pesticides, and chemical waste, and describe the environmental implications of these categories. The subsequent chapters delve into waste management techniques such as biogas production, nutrient recovery, recycling, and composting. The final chapter explores the regulatory and policy issues related to sustainable agricultural waste management.

  • Marine Ecosystem-Based Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Janne B. Haugen + 1 more
    • English
    Marine Ecosystem-Based Management provides a comprehensive exploration of ecosystem-based management (EBM), presenting it as an essential approach that integrates human activities with environmental processes. This book emphasizes the interconnected nature of these ecosystems, which cannot be managed effectively through traditional single-sector methods, and underscores how EBM addresses objectives from multiple sectors to balance ecosystem services, including ecological, economic, and social needs for current and future generations.Authored by well-known champions of EBM, this volume integrates original research with an extensive review of decades of scientific work to systematically introduce the theory, modeling, applications, and policy behind this management approach. It conveys the what, why, and how of EBM in easily navigable chapters, making it accessible to broad academic and professional audiences spanning marine ecology, fisheries, oceanography, conservation biology, renewable energy, marine planning, coastal development, shipping, resource use management, and related professions operating in the ocean space.Marine Ecosystem-Based Management covers not only why EBM is necessary, but also how it can be applied. This book aims to contribute to the development and implementation of EBM, refute myths, and encourage action. It is an essential reference for graduate students, researchers, professors, resource managers, and decision-makers interested in all aspects of marine resource management.

  • Superfoods

    Exploring Nutrition and Health Benefits
    • 1st Edition
    • Gulzar Ahmad Nayik + 3 more
    • English
    While no single food can provide all the necessary nutrients the body needs, incorporating superfoods can be beneficial as an overall approach to a diverse and nutrient-rich diet to optimize health. Superfoods: Exploring Nutrition and Health Benefits, sheds light on the overlooked potential of certain foods for their bioactive properties and positive impact on human health. It invites readers to lean about various types of nutrient-dense foods from microgreens and Brazil nuts to camel milk and green tea and explores the relationship between their bioactivity and health. Superfoods: Exploring Nutrition and Health Benefits, assists researchers in various points in their workflow while guiding them in formulating evidence-based recommendations including dietary guidelines to improve health outcomes. Authors investigate the relationship of sustainable vs non sustainable agricultural growing practices and impact on biodiversity and also explore food safety practices and potential allergens of certain superfoods. From antioxidants and phytochemicals to sustainability and safety concerns, readers gain detailed insight to the make-up of such superfoods as ancient grains, non-dairy milks, berries, salmon, kale, beets and more.

  • Melatonin in Horticultural Plants

    A Multifunctional Molecule for Abiotic Stress Tolerance
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Ahsan Altaf + 3 more
    • English
    Melatonin in Horticultural Plants: A Multifunctional Molecule for Abiotic Stress Tolerance consolidates insights from leading experts on the morphological, physiological, and biochemical processes triggered by the application of melatonin, ultimately resulting in enhanced crop tolerance to abiotic stresses.This book provides an in-depth analysis of various abiotic stressors affecting horticultural crops, detailing how they impact plant growth and development, from seedling establishment to senescence, as well as their influence on yield and quality. It explores how melatonin regulates these responses through chemical signaling and highlights its role in coordinating signal transduction pathways at physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels, offering a comprehensive understanding of its potential in agriculture.Beyond its theoretical foundations, the volume considers how these findings can be translated into real-world strategies. This includes practical approaches such as the use of biostimulants, hormones, novel chemicals, and microorganisms to effectively harness melatonin’s benefits in horticultural production. Designed to support researchers, plant biologists, and horticulturists, it aims to foster innovation and facilitate sustainable advancements in horticultural science, contributing to the development of resilient crops capable of thriving despite changing climate conditions and disruptive anthropogenic activities.

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