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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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    • Ecophysiology of the European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) and Related Species

      • 1st Edition
      • August 18, 2023
      • Dirk Weihrauch + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ecophysiology of the Green Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) and Related Species: Mechanisms Behind the Success of a Global Invader provides an in-depth perspective of this devastatingly invasive coastal species. During the last 175 years, Carcinus maenas has spread around the globe by human activities. Because of its ability to flourish in a wide variety of ecosystems and outcompete native species it has been listed as one of the top 100 worst global invaders. Written by international experts, this book focuses on Carcinus maenas and discusses other brachyurans with similar physiologies as comparisons, including control systems and mechanisms used. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers in marine biology and invasive biology, as well as for university lecturers, government or environmental agencies.

    • Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in the Agri-Food Industries

      • 1st Edition
      • September 16, 2023
      • Pardeep Singh + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in the Agri-Food Industries: Smart Nanoarchitectures, Technologies, Challenges, and Applications brings together the latest advances in the utilization of advances nanotechnology, nanoarchitectures, and nanomaterials in the agricultural and food sectors. The book begins by discussing recent trends towards sustainable synthesis and application, covering green nanomaterials and biodegradable nanomaterials and composites. Subsequent chapters focus on key application areas of engineered nanomaterials in both agriculture and food processing, such as crop production and protection, delivery vehicles, detection of contaminants, nanobionic and genetic engineering in plants, active food packaging and preservation, enhanced food formulations and nutrients, nanoscale additives for freshness, and nanosensors. This is followed by a section that addresses key challenges relating to the application of nanostructures and nanodevices in these sectors, including global market considerations, health and environmental concerns, and intellectual property and socio-economic issues. Finally, policy implications and future perspective for the field are reviewed in detail.

    • Snow Leopards

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 12, 2023
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Snow Leopards, Second Edition provides a foundational, comprehensive overview of the biology, ecology and conservation of this iconic species. This updated edition incorporates all the recent information from range-wide surveys and conservation projects, the results of technical and advances particularly in genetics, camera trapping and satellite tracking, and evaluates emerging threats. New chapters synthesize the novel scientific methods and statistical analyses used to develop density and population estimates and how they inform conservation and management estimates. Sections cover historical information, the main biogeographic patterns, evolutionary trends, conservational efforts, and cultural significance. Status and distribution are fully updated for all 12 countries where snow leopards occur. Other sections describe established and emerging threats, including human-wildlife conflict, illegal trade, infrastructure development, and climate change along with conservation solutions used to address these threats. The book concludes with a final section on global snow leopard initiatives and future potentials.

    • Food Packaging and Preservation

      • 1st Edition
      • November 16, 2023
      • Amit K. Jaiswal + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Food Packaging and Preservation: Antimicrobial Materials and Technologies provides a scaffolded introduction to principles of biological science (food contamination and their effect on human health) as well as nanomaterials, natural antimicrobials and emerging non-thermal processing methods. The book's goal is to help users develop sustainable usage of these materials and technologies. It is designed to help researchers in food technology, materials science, nanoscience, and polymer science, but it will also be ideal for researchers and developers who develop antimicrobial technologies for food industry applications, in particular food packaging and the preservation of food products.

    • Non-Conventional Starch Sources

      • 1st Edition
      • September 26, 2023
      • José Manuel Lorenzo + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Non-Conventional Starch Sources: Properties, Functionality, and Applications presents the use of non-conventional, unutilized, and underutilized sources to isolate, characterize and functionalize starches. Specific attention is paid to the sources’ application in foods as well as their incorporation into packaging through films and coatings. Broken into seven sections, this book addresses sources from fruit seeds, cereals and millets, pseudo-cereals, seeds, roots and tubers, rhizome and legumes. Food scientists, technologists and students and researchers studying related fields will benefit from this important reference.

    • Indigenous Fermented Foods for the Tropics

      • 1st Edition
      • January 21, 2023
      • Oluwafemi Ayodeji Adebo + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Indigenous Fermented Foods for the Tropics provides insights on fermented foods of the Tropics, particularly Africa, Asia and South America, highlighting key aspects and potential developments for these food products. Sections provide an overview on the production and composition (nutritional, physicochemical, health beneficial and microbiota) of these indigenous fermented foods in the tropics,　 innovative techniques for investigating the composition of these fermented food products and improvement of the fermentation process to yield better nutritional constituents, health beneficial components and sensory qualities, and safety aspects to be considered in fermented foods. Other sections provide insights into the packaging and marketing of these food products as well as future prospects of fermented foods in the tropics. This book provides new perspectives and recent information to complement existing texts on indigenous fermented foods serving as a valuable reference text for detailed insights into indigenous fermented foods of the tropics.

    • Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals

      • 3rd Edition
      • May 17, 2023
      • Melissa Dyson + 4 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals focuses on the special anesthetic, analgesic and postoperative care requirements associated with experimental interventions. Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides the reader with agents, methods and techniques for anesthesia and analgesia that ensure humane, reproducible, and successful procedural outcomes. Sections cover ethical, regulatory and scientific considerations, principles of anesthesia and analgesia, anesthetic equipment and monitoring, periprocedural care, including dedicated chapters to the assessment and management of pain in laboratory species, and practical considerations by species, including relevant anatomy, physiology, and behavior of a broad range of lab animal species. This will be a complete reference for veterinarians involved in lab animal research as well as senior graduate, graduate students, post-docs and researchers who utilize animals in biomedical research.

    • Cellular Agriculture

      • 1st Edition
      • November 17, 2023
      • Evan D. G. Fraser + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Cellular Agriculture: Technology, Society, Sustainability and Science provides a state-of-the-art review of cellular agriculture technologies. From cell selection to scaffolding and everything in-between, this book contains chapters authored by leading cellular agriculture researchers and product developers across the world.Driven by consumer desire for sustainable food production, animal welfare improvements, and better human health, companies around the world are racing to engineer alternative protein products with the best flavour, appearance, and texture. A major challenge many of these early-stage companies struggle with is having the foundational science and technical knowledge to start their journey in this emerging industry. This text provides detailed information on the current state of the science and technology of cellular agriculture. It combines the social aspects that need to be considered to create a level playing field to give each emerging idea the best chance at realizing the ultimate vision of cellular agriculture: satisfying the demand for protein around the world in a way that is better for humans, animals, and the planet.This is the first resource of its kind to take a practical approach to review the design, feasibility, and implementation of cellular agriculture techniques. With additional chapters on life cycle analyses and ideal transition scenarios, this book provides a resource for aspiring technology developers and academics alike, seeking evidence-based assessments of the industry and its disruptive potential.　

    • Valorization of Wastes/By-Products in the Design of Functional Foods/Supplements

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 107
      • October 27, 2023
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Valorization of Wastes/By-Products in the Design of Functional Foods/Supplements, Volume 106 provides up-to-date information on the valorization and application of by-products/wastes from fruit, vegetable, oil, cocoa, tea, coffee, nuts, seeds, cereals, legumes, citrus and animal-based products. Moreover, safety aspects as well as bioaccessibility/bio... of bioactives obtained from by-products/wastes are covered. As agricultural and food wastes constitute a significant problem worldwide because of their adverse effects on the environment, economy and society, this book studies the management and valorization of food wastes and their increasing significance worldwide. As it is expected that the importance given to waste valorization will increase in the near future, contributing greatly to sustainability and circular economy, this book will help stakeholders such as governments, legislative bodies, policymakers, companies, the public, and all others place special emphasis on this topic.

    • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 104
      • May 23, 2023
      • Fidel Toldra
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, Volume 104 provides the latest advances on emerging bioactive compounds with putative health benefits and their controlled release and application in foods and nutraceuticals, as well as up-to-date information on food technologies, including 3D printing, safety of raw materials, and viruses in foods. Chapters in this new release cover Development and Application of Lipidomics for Food Research, Multi-omics fingerprints for food geographical origin identification and authentication, and Mass Spectrometry-based Techniques for Identification of Compounds in Milk and Meat Matrix, Micro- and Nanoencapsulation of Natural Phytochemicals: Challenges and Recent Perspectives for the Food and Nutraceuticals Industry Applications. Additional sections delve into the Effect of type and interfacial modification of emulsions on the protection and delivery of nutraceuticals, Nutricosmetics: a new frontier in bioactive peptides’ research towards skin aging, In vitro digestion models in the design of safe and nutritious foods, and Informing consumers optimally about their food: issues with and potential solutions for different types of information, their sources and consumers’ trust.

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