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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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    • Advances in Yeast Biotechnology for Biofuels and Sustainability

      • 1st Edition
      • May 23, 2023
      • Achlesh Daverey + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Yeast Biotechnology for Biofuels and Sustainability: Value-Added Products and Environmental Remediation Applications showcases the uses for engineered yeast in environmental applications, especially as an innovative source of biofuels. Beginning with a thorough review of recent advances and future potential for yeast biotechnology, the book proceeds to outline several options for biofuels, including lignocellulosic biofuels and alternative feedstock production through hydrolysis and alternative value-added products, including industrial acids and bioplastics and applications in agriculture and environmental remediation. Placing case studies at the center of each chapter, this book presents a future-focused perspective on the potential of yeast biotechnologies to support sustainability.

    • The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats

      • 1st Edition
      • July 10, 2023
      • Jacqueline Ley
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats introduces veterinary behavioral medicine and veterinary psychiatry using the domestic cat as its model. This book combines the most up-to-date understanding of biology of this beloved, revered and often maligned species with learnings from the fields of normal and abnormal psychology. Written by a leading expert in feline behavior, this book begins by assessing “normal” factors of feline behavior, from neuroanatomy, neuroendocrinology, cognitive and social abilities. Delving into psychiatry, it then discusses mental health disorders, hindered development, and trauma. Psychopharmacology, including medications and supplements, are also explained. The Veterinary Psychiatry of Cats finishes with a comprehensive view of feline welfare management, how to treat cats humanely and how to house them responsibly given their behaviors. This is an ideal resource for feline behavioral specialists, veterinarians and domestic animal researchers and practitioners, including veterinary technicians, students and even feline owners.

    • Microbiome Drivers of Ecosystem Function

      • 1st Edition
      • October 13, 2023
      • Javid A. Parray + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Microbiome Drivers of Ecosystem Function, the latest release in the Microbiome Research in Plants and Soil series, focuses on advancements in microbial technologies towards harnessing the microbiome for improved crop productivity and health. The book provides insights into the diversity of endophytic microbiomes and their potential utility in agricultural production. As increased crop yield through chemical interventions have limit thresholds and alternative, natural, and/or integrated approaches are increasingly needed, this book serves as an ideal reference for researchers and students in the fields of agricultural biotechnology, biochemistry, environmental science, plant biology, agricultural sciences, and agricultural engineering.Microbia... inoculants provide ways in which food production efficiency can be improved. Plant growth-promoting soil organisms increase net crop uptake of soil nutrients, resulting in larger crops and higher yields of harvested food. These and other symbiotic associations between plants and microbes can ultimately be exploited for the increased food production necessary to feed the world, in addition to creating safer farming techniques that minimize ecological disruption.

    • Starch Based Nanomaterials for Food Packaging

      • 1st Edition
      • November 7, 2023
      • Gulzar Ahmad Nayik + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Starch-Based Nanomaterials for Food Packaging: Perspectives and Future Prospectus presents the properties and sources of starch- based nanomaterials, new perspectives, safety aspects, applications and future trends. The book's chapters cover nanostructured materials, polysaccharide based bionanocomposites, starch based nanofibers, starch food packaging applications, nano gold imprinted starch bio nanocomposites, cereal starch-based nanoparticles, and edible packaging reinforced with starch-based nanomaterials. This is a complete resource to food industrialists who deal directly with food packaging and fruit and vegetable preservation.

    • Gene-Environment Interactions in Birth Defects and Developmental Disorders

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 152
      • January 25, 2023
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Gene-Environment Interactions in Birth Defects and Developmental Disorders, Volume 152, covers the multifactorial etiology of a variety of developmental disorders, including orofacial clefts, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, autism, and others. The causes of individual cases of most common birth defects are unknown but likely involve a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental exposures. How these risk factors interact in the genesis of these conditions is still largely unknown and readers will find the latest information and ideas on these disorders, along with discussion of the challenges and opportunities for furthering knowledge in this area.

    • The Role of Growth Regulators and Phytohormones in Overcoming Environmental Stress

      • 1st Edition
      • May 3, 2023
      • Anket Sharma + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      The Role of Growth Regulators and Phytohormones in Overcoming Environmental Stress is a comprehensive resource on all major PGRs. These include auxins, cytokinins, jasmonates, polyammines, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), and more. In the last two decades, researchers have explored a lot about the roles of plant growth regulators (PGRs) in boosting the resistance of plants under stress conditions. These PGRs acts as stimulators for various physiological processes by regulating key cell signaling pathways. This title is an essential read for any scientist wanting to understand the latest advances in combatting abiotic stresses using plant growth regulators.In the present era, plants are facing a lot of challenges during their lifecycle, including growth declines due to abiotic stress. The main abiotic stresses threatening plants are water scarcity, salinity, extreme temperatures, heavy metals and pesticides. These stresses directly or indirectly cause toxicity to plants, causing hindrance to their growth and development, and ultimately reduce plant productivity.

    • Distilled Spirits

      • 1st Edition
      • February 13, 2023
      • Annie Hill + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Distilled Spirits is the “go-to” guide for identifying the best practices and options available for distilled spirits product development. The book is a valuable reference for current and prospective distillers, including researchers in distilling and chemical engineering and students brewing and distilling programs. With an increase in the number of new start distilleries, the need for guidance on distilled spirits production has risen dramatically. This book examines the impact of raw materials and production processes on spirit quality, flavor and aroma compounds, and as indicators of poor quality. The book covers the entire production process, derivation of flavor and aroma compounds, definition of spirit quality, and identification of defects for Scotch whiskey, vodka, rum, and gin.

    • Applications of Essential Oils in the Food Industry

      • 1st Edition
      • December 2, 2023
      • Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Applications of Essential Oils in the Food Industry delivers detailed information on the application of essential oils derived from underutilized crops and herbs for the development, preservation, and safety of food products. The book covers post-harvest fruits and vegetables and their adjuvant and plasticizers when applied as an edible coating, as well as their mechanism of action as preservatives for foods, such as fish, meats, and yogurts. The book highlights the use of essential oils as anti-microbials, bio-preservatives, and antioxidants, and also examines their effectiveness against several food borne pathogens and in enhancing the aroma of food products.

    • A Complete Guide to Quality in Small-Scale Wine Making

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 17, 2023
      • John Anthony Considine + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      A Complete Guide to Quality in Small-Scale Wine Making, Second Edition is the first and only book to focus specifically on the challenges relevant to non-industrial scale production of optimal wine with a scientifically rigorous approach. Fully revised and updated with new insights on the importance of all aspects of the production of consistent, quality wine, this book includes sections on organic wine production, coverage of the selection and culturing of yeast, and the production of sparkling, ‘methode champenois’ and fortified wines. The new edition includes insights into the latest developments in flavor chemistry, production protocols, NIR and FTIR for multipurpose analysis and microplate and PCR procedures, and IR methods for essential analysis among others. Written by an expert team with real-world experience and with a multi-cultural approach, this text will provide a complete guide to all the stages of the winemaking process and evaluation, and clearly explains the chemistry that underpins it all.

    • Conservation Policies for Agricultural Biodiversity

      • 1st Edition
      • August 16, 2023
      • Lekha Laxman + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Conservation Policies for Agricultural Biodiversity: A Comparative Study of Laws and Policies focuses on the challenge of securing the ecological future of the planet and its inhabitants by exploring the Convention of Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing and WTO laws, such as SPSS, TBT GATT. This book demonstrates how the urgent problem of biodiversity loss can be addressed by challenging notions of national self-interest and security for the purpose of implementing policies that will benefit humanity and, more importantly, ensure the future of our planet.

Related subjects

Agricultural science

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Aquatic science

Entomology

Food science and technology

Forest science

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Plant science

Soil science

Veterinary science