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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.

  • Starches in Smart Packaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Swarup Roy + 1 more
    • English
    Starches in Smart Packaging explores the innovative use of biodegradable, starch-based polymers in developing sustainable packaging solutions. Derived from natural resources such as maize, rice, and tubers, starch is a non-toxic, eco-friendly material with great potential to replace conventional plastics. This book addresses the growing need for environmentally responsible packaging by covering research from laboratory studies to industrial applications, focusing on smart packaging for food preservation, quality monitoring, and active packaging functionalities. The content includes detailed discussions on starch extraction processes, fabrication techniques, and methods to enhance properties like barrier, thermal, and mechanical performance. It also examines the incorporation of bioactives, nanomaterials, natural colorants, and cross-linkers to create advanced packaging materials. The book highlights applications in extending shelf life, monitoring food freshness, and ensuring safety, alongside considerations for large-scale production, biodegradability, and sustainability. Additionally, it discusses regulatory frameworks, consumer acceptance, and future challenges in the field. Designed for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers, Starches in Smart Packaging provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, environmental benefits, and potential hurdles. It is an essential resource for promoting eco-friendly, innovative packaging solutions aligned with sustainability goals.

  • Advances in Potato Chemistry and Technology

    • 3rd Edition
    • Jaspreet Singh + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Potato Chemistry and Technology, Third Edition is a comprehensive guide that explores the identification, analysis, and application of chemical components in potatoes for both food and non-food uses. This edition thoroughly revises and updates previous content, offering foundational science on potato components, structure, and functional components. The book further delves into the variety of potatoes, their storage conditions, and optimal processing methods. Editors Singh and Kaur have collaborated with global experts to provide insights into emerging areas, including genetic modification, health benefits, food security contributions, and waste utilization.Ideal for academic and industry food scientists, food chemists, and nutritionists, this book is also valuable for those involved in food security and advanced-level food science students. It includes information on the burgeoning field of genetic modification, the role of potatoes in human health, and their impact on food security. Additionally, the book addresses the reduction and utilization of potato waste, making it a vital resource for anyone interested in the multifaceted applications of potatoes.

  • Plant Powered Probiotics

    Exploring Science and Health Behind Non-Dairy Fermented Beverages
    • 1st Edition
    • Pintu Choudhary + 2 more
    • English
    The demand for foods containing probiotics coupled with an increased desire for dairy alternatives, has opened the door for the creation of functional non-dairy beverages that have proven track records for gut and immune health. Plant Powered Probiotics: Exploring Science and Health Behind Non-Dairy Fermented Beverages, highlights fermentation origins, processes, and novel plant-based ingredients, while exploring health effects and digestive benefits.From fruits and vegetables to legumes and nuts, Plant Powered Probiotics: Exploring Science and Health Behind Non-Dairy Fermented Beverages guides readers through the scientific aspects of fermentation including detailing microbial roles, health benefits and quality control. It compares health advantages to other sources while emphasizing gut health and the importance of pro-and prebiotics for a healthy microbiome. Precision fermentation, strain selection, and optimized production processes are addressed along with the safety of agro-waste of some common plant-based ingredients. The book concludes with the next generation and emerging trends in non-dairy probiotic beverage formulations.

  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 121
    • English
    Advances in Food and Nutrition Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Beverage Packaging

    Advances, Challenges, and Emerging Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Ana Teresa Sanches Silva + 2 more
    • English
    Beverage Packaging: Advances, Challenges, and Emerging Technologies addresses the unique packaging challenges and opportunities within the beverage industry. The resource begins with key background and foundational information, such as the basics of packaging for different types of beverages. It then delves into innovations in conventional packaging, before moving into active and intelligent packaging, nanotechnology, and sustainable and biodegradable solutions. Key interdisciplinary topics are also included, such as package design, food fraud prevention, and regulatory aspects. Beverage Packaging: Advances, Challenges, and Emerging Technologies consolidates consumer trends, technological advancements, the latest scientific research, and regulatory requirements within this rapidly advancing area of technology. This book will serve as an indispensable resource for academic and industry scientists, as well as beverage industry stakeholders and professionals.

  • Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Food Systems

    Advances and Opportunities in Product Formulation, Technology, and Delivery
    • 1st Edition
    • Pothiyappan Karthik + 3 more
    • English
    Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Food Systems: Advances and Opportunities in Product Formulation, Technology and Delivery is essential reading for those want to learn more about polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) such as Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. In over 30 chapters, readers will be introduced to the health and nutritional benefits such as DHA and EPA in inflammation regulation, advances in new delivery systems, commercialization strategies, and the use of PUFAs in functional foods and new product development. Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Food Systems: Advances and Opportunities in Product Formulation, Technology and Delivery not only provides practical guidance for formulating PUFA-enriched products for maximum health benefits, but also explores emerging trends and opportunities, including the development of novel functional foods, nutraceuticals, the role of microorganisms as a promising source of microbial oils, and personalized nutrition solutions. With detailed information on how PUFAs can be effectively and sustainably sourced, processed, formulated and marketed in the food industry, readers will better understand and learn how to overcome the challenges of scaling up PUFA production for industrial use and maximum nutritional value. Researchers, Grad students working in the fields of nutrition, food science, and biochemistry, and industry professionals in the food and pharmaceutical industries involved in product development, functional foods and formulation will benefit from this book.

  • Vegan Food Products

    Sources, Production Methods, Challenges and Improvement Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Tuba Esatbeyoglu + 1 more
    • English
    Vegan Food Products: Sources, Production Methods, Challenges and Improvement Strategies assembles the science related to different vegan foods in a comprehensive reference that discusses the benefits and challenges of vegan food products. Comprised of 11 chapters, the book covers the vegan alternatives of different food groups, including meat, fish, egg, and dairy. It also presents a variety of vegan protein sources, such as plant-based proteins, macro- and microalgae and single-cell proteins. Sections explore production methods and technologies, including extrusion, dry-fractionation methods for enriching proteins, 3D printing, and in vitro methods. In addition, the health aspects of vegan foods, with a specific chapter devoted to the fortification studies, are covered, as well as the vegan food market, the consumer perception, and the sensory and nutritional quality of vegan products. Edited by well-known global researchers in the field, this book provides readers with a broad review of the most recent research on the opportunities and challenges of vegan ingredients and foods.

  • Bioplastics for Food Packaging

    Materials, Procedures, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mehran Ghasemlou + 1 more
    • English
    Bioplastics for Food Packaging: Materials, Procedures, and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and recent developments in the field of bioplastics tailored specifically for food packaging applications. Covering critical topics such as the environmental impact of plastic waste and the regulatory landscape driving the adoption of bioplastics in the food industry, this book discusses the unique benefits and drawbacks associated with different types of bioplastics. It explores practical applications of bioplastic flexible films, containers, coatings, and more, and showcases real-world success stories and industry insights, making it a valuable reference for those looking to understand the application of bioplastics in the food industry and stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in bioplastics for food packaging purposes.

  • Carbon Incentives, Plans, and Policies in Agriculture

    • 1st Edition
    • Ram Swaroop Meena + 3 more
    • English
    Economic incentives intended to catalyze environmentally responsible behavior have assumed a central role in confronting climate change, food insecurity, and natural‑resource degradation. Notwithstanding their promise, many programs underperform owing to methodological gaps, limited transparency, and insufficient regulatory oversight. Carbon Incentives, Plans, and Policies in Agriculture undertakes a critical appraisal of these constraints and advances evidence‑based propositions for strengthening green‑credit mechanisms across agricultural systems and value chains.The volume assembles a globally diverse authorship to synthesize emergent strategies and forward trajectories in carbon financing and monetization, green accounting, ecological and environmental economics, and carbon-credit trading, while situating these within the broader sustainability imperatives of agroecosystems. Distinctive emphasis is placed on measurement and methodological rigor, including quantification protocols, MRV frameworks, and domain‑specific estimation approaches for soils, croplands, grasslands, and agroforestry, together with field-level interventions (e.g., energy and water-use efficiency, best management practices, and green manuring) and technological enablement (notably, AI-supported assessment). Integrating scientific, policy, and economic perspectives, the book furnishes a conceptual and operational foundation for scholars, researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers seeking to design effective, transparent, and equitable governance and planning protocols for a low‑carbon agricultural transition.

  • Precision Technologies for Digital Agriculture

    Harnessing IoT, Big Data, Crop Modeling, and AI for Agricultural Production
    • 1st Edition
    • Sushil Kumar Himanshu + 2 more
    • English
    Precision Technologies for Digital Agriculture investigates the growing role of computational and connected approaches in contemporary agricultural environments, bringing together recent findings in artificial intelligence, sensing infrastructures, agroecosystem modeling, and data analytics to illustrate decisive shifts toward more accurate, forward-looking, and responsive decision-making.Earl... chapters set out the theoretical and technical context for digital and precision agriculture, addressing automation, data stewardship, privacy, and the development of dependable AI‑based tools. These foundations support a detailed overview of key technological building blocks, including remote and proximal sensing, geospatial platforms, machine vision, digital twins, and the Internet of Living Things, with emphasis on their contribution to integrated system management and optimized resource allocation.Later sections concentrate on applied methods and decision‑support functions across field operations. Topics include climate‑adaptive and smart irrigation, soil and microbial diagnostics, UAV‑enabled monitoring, and algorithmic frameworks to yield estimation and nutrient management. Across these chapters, attention is given to both implementation constraints and enabling conditions, including interoperability, data security, and scalability.The volume concludes with regionally grounded case studies and economic assessments that explore adoption strategies, governance arrangements, and cost–benefit considerations across diverse crops and production settings. Together, these cutting-edge analyses provide a structured assessment of how digital technologies are being translated into transformative agricultural practice, and of the technical and institutional conditions required to support their effective use.

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